Welcome to Youthbuild Columbiana County!
What is Youthbuild?
Youthbuild is a full-time construction training and education program.
Trainees are paid for 9 months of construction work that is equal to $7.00
per hour with the possibility of bonuses for various accomplishments through
the program. Trainees must attend educational classes also to complete his
or her high school diploma or GED.
At the end of the training program, graduates are assisted with placement
in construction-related jobs or apprenticeships, or in continuing their
education.
Applicant Information
To Apply, you must be:
- Between the ages of 16 and 24 years old
- Unemployed and out of school with no high school diploma or GED
- Interested in learning construction
- Interested in further education
- Serious and Committed
Additional information
- Orientation lasts 2 weeks. The orientation is unpaid.
- Perfect attendance for the 2 week orientation is required for
admittance to the program.
- Assistance with transportation will be provided.
- Length of the training program is 9 months (not including
orientation).
- Bonuses are available for perfect attendance.
Schedule
Each crew alternates schedules with a week in the classroom and a week on
the construction site, and then the two crews switch locations. Payday is
every two weeks. Lunch is 30 minutes and there are two 15 minute breaks.
YouthBuild Columbiana County
