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Theoretical Framework COUNSELING EDUCATION Individual and Peer Rigorous Academics Counseling High School Equivalency Referrals to Outside Preparation Agencies Vocational Skills Case Management LEADERSHIP


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Theoretical Framework

COUNSELING

  • Individual and Peer

Counseling

  • Referrals to Outside

Agencies

  • Case Management
  • Group Sessions
  • Group Reaction

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

  • Decision-Making
  • Public Speaking
  • Group Facilitation
  • Negotiation
  • Community Service
  • Civic Engagement
  • Retreats
  • Advocacy

CONSTRUCTION TRAINING

  • Supervised Construction

Training

  • Integration Into

Apprenticeships

  • Rebuilding Low-Income

Housing

  • Credentialing

GRADUATE SERVICES

  • Pre-Employment Training
  • Career Counseling
  • Job Search Techniques
  • College Admission

Counseling

  • Job Development
  • Job Placement
  • Follow-Up Counseling

EDUCATION

  • Rigorous Academics
  • High School Equivalency

Preparation

  • Vocational Skills
  • Job/College Readiness
  • Cultural Events
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About Us

Youth & Community Development

National Model (YBUSA)

  • Created in 1978 in Harlem
  • Has 226+ Sites Nationally and Internationally

Serve Disconnected 16 to 24 Year Olds:

  • Out-of-School
  • Re-Entry
  • Gang-Affiliated
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Education

Corresponds to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

New Jersey Certified Instructors

  • Subject Area Specialists

GEDs and High School Diplomas

Partnerships:

  • Essex County College
  • Rutgers School of Health Related Professions
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Construction

 Industry Theory  Worksite Training  Homes Sold to Low-

Income Families

 Link to Apprenticeships  General Contracting

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Quality of Craftsmanship

91 Lehigh Avenue

(Before) (After)

26-28 Renner Avenue

(Before) (After)

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New Construction

356 Peshine Avenue 411 Jelliff Avenue

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Credentialing

 National Center for

Construction Education and Research (NCCER) – up to three (3) separate credentials:

  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Carpentry
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Green Building

 Environmentally-Conscious

Materials and Techniques

 High-Performance Housing:

  • Waste Minimization
  • Water Conservation
  • Energy-Efficiency

 Cost-Effective for Low-Income

Families

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Leadership Development

 Graduate Interns  Graduates on

Conference Panels

 Student Policy

Council

2004 Graduate and Senior Vocational Instructor Terry Lang with Student

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Case Management

 Individual Counseling  Group Sessions  Individual Development

Plans (IDPs)

 Partnership with Rutgers

University Department of Social Work

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Civic Engagement

AmeriCorps Site

Visits to Municipal Council Meetings

Repair Work for Other Non- Profits & Faith-Based Entities

Beautification Projects

Volunteering at Nearby Agencies

Year-Round Service Projects

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Graduate Services

“Once YouthBuild, Always YouthBuild.”

Emergency Assistance

Employment Assistance

Counseling

Independent Living Program

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Independent Living Program

“The Psychology of Stability”

 Homeless Graduates

and Students  2-Year Transitional Housing  Supportive Services  Individual Life Plans

Funded by DCP&P

862-864 South Orange Avenue (Alexander Street Side)

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Partners

YBN Partners

United Way

  • f Essex and

West Hudson NJ Juvenile Justice Commission YouthBuild USA Corinthian Housing Develop. Corporation Essex County College Rutgers University Offender Aid and Restoriation Newark Workforce Investment Board Newark Public Schools NJ Office of the Attorney General Newark Community Health Center Community Asset Preservation Corporation

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Agency Matrix

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General Contracting

Joint Venture

Property Inventory

Project Financing

  • Acquisition
  • Construction
  • Holding Costs

Sale / Lease

Proven Track Record

Professional Construction Staff

Skilled Students and Graduates (Residents)

Sub-Contractors

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Partnership

Relationships and Political Capital

Shared Vision

  • Multiple Contiguous Properties
  • Neighborhood Stabilization

(e.g. Parent Village)

Opportunities for Young People

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Expanded Opportunities

General Contracting

Property Preservation

  • Board-Ups
  • Cleaning
  • Upkeep

(e.g. debris, snow removal, etc.)

Property Maintenance

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Community Development Resource

Newark Elizabeth Passaic Paterson Camden Trenton