A program which allows Benton Harbor youth to earn a GED is being offered by Michigan Works. YouthBuild is an intensive, 32-week program for youth ages 16 through 24, that have not completed high school. Once in the program, youth will earn GEDs and gain valuable paid training experience in construction and in some cases healthcare. The youth will gain classroom knowledge and transfer it to worksites in the community. Three new homes will be built and two abandoned homes will be renovated. Megan McCausland with Michigan Works say in the process they'll learn a variety of construction skills; farming, plumbing, electric, drywall and siding.
When the houses are finished, they'll be sold to first time home owners. An application most be completed and attending an information session must take place to be eligible. Applications can be picked up at the Benton Harbor Michigan Works office. The next information session is this Thursday at the Bridge Academy.
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When the houses are finished, they'll be sold to first time home owners. An application most be completed and attending an information session must take place to be eligible. Applications can be picked up at the Benton Harbor Michigan Works office. The next information session is this Thursday at the Bridge Academy.
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