The Green Community Builders (GCB) is a YouthBuild Program at Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School. Our mission is to enhance the quality and lived experiences of program participants while creating value through community service, leadership development, as well as providing educational opportunities, and pre-apprenticeship training that may lead to family sustaining wages, and career in the construction industry and/or post-secondary pathways. Our vision is for the students to provide community service and create a legacy in the community by building low-income housing.
Demographically, students reside in 24 different zip codes across Chicago, 91% are low-income, 68 % are Hispanic, 31% are African American, 1% are White and 50% are students in temporary living situations. We serve 59% women and 41% men within our school population.
To date, 90% of our YouthBuild participants earned their high school diploma, 60% completed their NCCER, OSHA10, First Aid or CPR, and 100% completed at least 25 community service hours.
The Green Community Builders YouthBuild Program is a pre-apprenticeship program that serves students between the ages of 16 to 24 and provides hands – on training in the construction industry. Through a holistic approach, students receive wrap-around services and earn their high school diploma through our high school. They may also earn a small stipend for participating in the program and transportation cost if needed. Our partners train the students in basic carpentry, electricity, and plumbing skills. In addition, the students obtain OSHA and NCCER certifications to be ready for entry level employment in the construction industry or further education in the construction trades. They also have the opportunity to earn college credit towards a degree or certificate while in high school.
Address: 2739 W Division Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 773-342-8022
Fax: 773-342-6609
Contact Email: melissal@pachs-chicago.org
Website: www.pachs-chicago.org