A new year of the Youth Build program at the Boys and Girls Club is just around the corner. This year 27 youth between the ages of 18-29 will get to take part.
Regina Dasilva-Gibbons, Executive Director for the club, says there are criteria for who can apply to the program.
“Those who are under-employed, unemployed, who may have had difficulties in school, addiction problems or problems with the justice system. We want to give the youth a chance and elevate them from their current position.”
She says the program has some new changes this year, too. They will be focusing more on education; preparing participants for their GED if they need to get that, as well as getting their drivers licenses.
The application deadline for Youth Build is on Monday, August 25th. Stop by the Boys and Girls Club or call 778-7575 for more information.
