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Youth Action YouthBuild - YAYB

YAYB, headquartered in East Harlem, is dedicated to putting young adults in New York City aged 17-24 on the path to self-empowerment. We provide a program that includes job skills training, job placement services, high school equivalency certification and a safe environment where students are positively encouraged to become leaders in their communities. Join us in being a powerful force for change.

High School Equivalency
High School Equivalency
High School EquivalencyFind Out More
Job Skills/Job Placement
Job Skills/Job Placement
Job Skills/Job PlacementFind Out More
Leadership And Service
Leadership And Service
Leadership And ServiceFind Out More

YouthBuild Program Impact

74 Percentage of enrollees who have obtained their HSE and/or vocational credentials
54 Percentage of enrollees who have gone on to postsecondary education or jobs
73 Percentage of enrollees who have retained job placement for at least six months
250000 Estimated number of young adults aged 17-24 in New York City still in need