KINGSTON – The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County is getting $928,685 in new federal funding through the U.S. Department of Labor. These grants will be awarded to YouthBuild, a pre-apprenticeship program for at-risk youth from ages 16-to-24.
YouthBuild is a recognized pre-apprenticeship program that helps at-risk youth complete high school or state equivalency degree programs, earn industry-recognized certifications for in-demand occupations, and undergo training to build housing for low-income or homeless individuals and families in their communities. YouthBuild has a network of approximately 260 active urban and rural YouthBuild grants in 46 states.
The funding was announced by U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand
“This federal funding will help the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County continue its great work by giving many young adults the opportunity to earn their GED, accrue real construction-related job experience and make a better life for themselves,” said Schumer.
