Arizona teenagers who drop out of high school are at a substantial lifelong economic disadvantage. In this current economy, potential dropouts and "high school only" graduates must continue their post-secondary education or enroll into vocational training in order to enjoy higher standards of living. For 13 years, LCSA has been providing the national YouthBuild program to disadvantaged, at-risk teenagers in partnership with the City of Phoenix and Call-A-Teen. Viewed as a pathway for youth to obtain the necessary skills needed to advance into a formal apprenticeship, participants are able to acquire their GED while gaining jobsite experience.
During their time with YouthBuild, participants learn valuable skills from LCSA Journeymen by working on rehabilitation projects and building new homes for first-time, low-income homebuyers. After graduating from the program, each participant is given the opportunity to enroll into a union apprenticeship program or continue on with their own career aspirations. During the 2008 - 2009 fiscal year, LCSA was able to serve 19 youth in the YouthBuild program.
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"To serve the general welfare of our community and to advocate for health and human services that meet the needs of all members of the community, especially the most vulnerable and dependent."
