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YouthBuild Charter School | YouthBuild McLean County

360 Wylie Drive, Suite 305, Normal, IL 61761

Eligibility

Open to McLean County residents age 17-24 who are either a high school dropout or a transfer to the Unit 5 school district; 16 year-olds may enroll if in the Unit 5 district; Must be willing to complete application and orientation processes and probation period before beginning the program

Required documents

Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, permanent school records (including health records and appropriate immunizations)
(309) 454-3898

Voice - Main Phone

www.youthbuildmcleancounty.org
[email protected]

Application process

Call, email, or visit website for information

Fees

None

Service area

Mclean County, IL
Woodford County, IL

Description

Provides a development program for youth that offers high school dropouts or Unit 5 transfers the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or GED while learning and becoming certified in residential construction, property maintenance, health care, and information. Program lasts 9-22 months.

Students have the opportunity to earn a scholarship for college or trade school by completing AmeriCorps service hours at a YouthBuild Vocational Site while building or providing maintenance services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families, volunteering in healthcare settings, and assisting with IT needs.

Students may be eligible for a monetary incentive according to the progress they make toward goals. Students' schedules rotate from school to vocational site. Students receive advocacy surrounding their social service needs, training in community leadership, computer training and support, and intensive case management throughout their college careers.

Providing organization

YouthBuild McLean County

Provides a development program for youth that offers high school dropouts or Unit 5 transfers the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or GED while learning and becoming certified in residential construction, property maintenance, health care, and information.