YouthBuild USA

YouthBuild USA has been an intricate part of developing career programs at Eagle Eye Institute and in building the relationships between Eagle Eye and YouthBuild programs. Since 1998, YouthBuild students have participated in one-day and three-day arboriculture trainings among other stewardship projects with Eagle Eye.

YouthBuild U.S.A. is a national organization dedicated to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives.

YouthBuild U.S.A. provides 6-12 month programs for youth ages 16-24 that include:

Home restoration and construction
Education
Job Training
Leadership Development
Counseling
Graduate Support

Because of its work with Eagle Eye, YouthBuild USA has taken on the greening of YouthBuild and started a Green Building Initiative. Currently, Eagle Eye is partnered with YouthBuild sites in providing the Green Industry Career Pathway program for YouthBuild students.

Current YouthBuild sites participating in the Green Industry Career Pathway program:

Boston
Brockton
Cambridge
Lowell
New Bedford

Past YouthBuild sites that participated in the Green Industry Career Pathway program:

Springfield