About YouthBuild Elizabeth
What is YouthBuild Elizabeth?
YouthBuild Elizabeth is a program that helps young adults ages 16-24 from the City of Elizabeth earn their high school diploma equivalency. Participants can receive 6 months of classroom GED® instruction, job placements, and support services. YouthBuild Elizabeth also offers onsite construction training, offsite medical programs, and other types of in-demand training. Stipends are also available for meals, transportation, community service, and job training.
YouthBuild Elizabeth Program Benefits
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn your GED
YouthBuild Elizabeth staff will guide you on your way to earning your high school diploma. Participants will be able to attend GED® classes to prepare them for the GED® exam.
Get access to paid training, certifications, and support services
Participants can receive 6 months of classroom GED® instruction, job placements, and support services. YouthBuild Elizabeth also offers onsite construction training and medical programs, and other types of training for participants pursuing certifications. Stipends are also available for meals, transportation, community service, and job training.
YouthBuild Elizabeth will help youth acquire national certifications in one or more of the following:
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
- Certified Nursing Assistant*
*Training and apprenticeship placement will be provided by Trinitas Regional Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health.
All participants receiving national certifications will be able to work as paid apprentices in their respective industries.
Hone your skills and benefit from job placements
YouthBuild Elizabeth staff and partners are ready and willing to set you up for success. Various skills development classes and events are offered to ensure job placements for program participants.
What Do I Need to Qualify?
YouthBuild Elizabeth encourages the following individuals to apply for the program:
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Young adults ages 16-24
- Individuals seeking to obtain their high school diploma via GED® completion
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High school graduates seeking higher-paying jobs
- Residents of the City of Elizabeth, especially from the Bayway area
How to Get Started
- Contact the program for more information
- Attend the 2-week YouthBuild Orientation (complete application, take entrance exams, etc.)
Start an exciting career with YouthBuild Elizabeth!
Enroll in the YouthBuild Elizabeth Program by filling out the Interest Form and we will contact you:
Know someone who would be a good fit for YouthBuild Elizabeth?
Contact
If you have questions, visit our FAQ page. Please reach out to HACE’s YouthBuild Elizabeth team with other questions and to enroll:
Nikea Y-Bagley, MSW
YouthBuild Elizabeth Case Manager
908-965-2400 ext.130
nybagley@hacenj.com
Jacqueline Jenkins
YouthBuild Elizabeth Job Developer
908-965-2400 ext.130
jjenkins@hacenj.com
688 Maple Ave,
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
www.hacenj.com
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DOL/ETA. DOL/ETA makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. The total cost of the YouthBuild Elizabeth program is $1,880,600. The U.S. Department of Labor funds $1,500,000 (80%) and the other $380,600 (20%) is funded through non-Federal resources.