the YouthBuild Program
(For Participants)

YOU WILL EARN

GED / HS EQUIVALENCY
Individual coaching, study support, and AI-powered study tools to finish your diploma.

OSHA-10
The construction safety card required on most U.S. job sites.

NCCER CORE
Nationally recognized foundational construction certification.

WHO CAN JOIN?

• Ages 16–24 (REQUIRED)

• Left high school without a diploma (it's okay if you re-enrolled later)

• Facing barriers such as: low family income, fostercare experience, justice involvement, a disability, a parent who was incarcerated, or migrant status

Don't meet every requirement? A limited number of spots are open anyway — ask us!

SUPPORT WHILE YOU TRAIN

• Transportation assistance (bus passes, gas cards)

• Work clothing, gear, and PPE provided

• GED and NCCER testing fees covered

• One-on-one case management and mentoring

• Financial coaching and help accessing benefits

• Support for English language learners

• Job shadowing and work experience with real

• Atlanta construction employers

• Leadership roles, community service, and AI skills for studying and job searching
  
  

BUILD REAL HOMES

Put your skills to work renovating affordable housing for families who need it — including a week-long build trip where your crew takes on a real renovation, from framing to finish.

AFTER YOU GRADUATE

We help you take your next step — a construction job or a Registered Apprentices

REFERRING A YOUNG PERSON?

Schools, case managers, and community partners: contact us for referral information and upcoming cohort start dates. CONTACT: Trey Powers (trey.powers@weinspirit.org)

the YouthBuild Program
(For BUSINESSES)

EVERY GRADUATE BRINGS

• OSHA-10 construction safety certification

• NCCER Core Certification — safety, construction

• math, tools, drawings, rigging, and materials

• handling, verified in the NCCER Registry

• CSSO (Construction Site Safety Orientation)

• Hands-on experience from a real affordable housing

• renovation project

• Work-readiness training: punctuality, teamwork,

• communication, and job site professionalism

WHAT WE PROVIDE

AT NO COST TO YOUR BUSINESS

• Pre-screened, credentialed candidates matched to your openings

• A single point of contact: our dedicated YouthBuild Economic Empowerment Coach

• Training aligned to the credentials and skills you require at hire and at 90 days

• Post-placement retention support and problemsolving

WAYS TO PARTNER

HIRE GRADUATES

Entry-level and Registered Apprenticeship roles filled from a credentialed pipeline.

HOST JOB SHADOWS

Job shadow days or work site visits for each cohort.

OFFER WORK EXPERIENCE

Internships or short work experience placements.

SPEAK & INTERVIEW

Guest speak or run mock interviews with participants.

ADVISE ON CURRICULUM

Shape training so it matches your hiring needs.

JOIN THE ROUNDTABLE

Annual employer roundtable on labor trends and program design.

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

LOWER-RISK HIRING

Every graduate is backed by 12 months of follow-up support –our staff stay in contact with you and your hire, monitoring attendance and performance and coaching when needed.

A PROVEN NETWORK

Inspiritus already partners with 100+ metro Atlanta employers across industries, and graduates are prepared for entry-level construction jobs and direct entry into Registered Apprenticeship Programs.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR HIRING NEEDS:

Schedule a conversation, tour our training program, or meet our next cohort. CONTACT: Andrea Espinoza (andrea.espinoza@weinspirit.org)

This project is financed with $1,496,447 (80%) in Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Labor and $374,112 (20%) in non-governmental funds. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (Award No. 26A60YB000221-01-00). It does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.