The mission of YouthBuild Boston (YBB) is to empower and assist underserved young people from the Boston area with the essential social, vocational, academic, and life skills necessary to navigate a positive pathway to self-sufficiency and neighborhood responsibility. Our theory of change: “Young people, when empowered with the skills and education necessary to improve their quality of life, will realize that they can play a leadership role in strengthening their communities.” YBB works with young adults in the Boston area to develop personal and career skills using innovative programs in the building trades, from design and construction to the green industry. YBB enhances the lives and skills of their students, encouraging them to work with integrity, confidence, discipline and aspiration. More than 1,000 graduates have been equipped with the professional skills and tools necessary to lead successful lives and further their education. While YBB promotes the core values of youth development and community service, it stands out as an innovative non-profit offering a hands-on approach to building trades training. Students are put on a career path through highly successful programs, from construction training to sustainable landscape design. Not only do these programs provide opportunities in vocational education, but also academic instruction, counseling and other life skills that readily strengthen and prepare students for the workforce upon graduation.
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27 Centre St
Roxbury, MA 02119, US
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CONNECTING THE PLANET + LIVINGARCHITECTURE while promoting People, Projects & Solutions with #greenroofs, #greenwalls, & #livingGREENarchitecture worldwide.
City of Boston Unveils 30 Green Roofs On Bus Shelters YouthBuild Boston #biodiversity #busshelters #climatechange #greeninfrastructure #greenroofs #heatisland #livingGREENarchitecture #nature #rainwater #stormwatermanagement https://lnkd.in/d7GeJZZq
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I was honored to host Senator Ed Markey at our Boston Tech Center last week. We had a great discussion about how our digital tools, including AI, are changing the way we build—making design and construction smarter, faster, and a lot more sustainable. I also had a chance to introduce him to the innovative work being done by Autodesk Research and several of our Tech Center residents here in Boston. We got to spend some time with the inspiring students of YouthBuild Boston (YBB). YBB works with young adults in the Boston area to help them launch careers in the building trades. Learn more about their mission at www.youthbuildboston.org. Watching these young people take their first steps into the industry was a reminder of why sustainability and innovation are so important. The future is in their hands, and we have a responsibility to ensure they inherit a better world. Senator Markey is a true champion of the digital future of building and construction that Autodesk is creating. We’re thankful for his leadership and support for Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards that allow us to ensure we’re designing and building in ways that reduce waste, increase efficiency, and ultimately build more sustainable projects. We’re not just focused on completing projects; we’re working to do it in a way that’s better for the planet. At Autodesk, we look forward to continued partnership with Senator Markey on policy initiatives to build greener, more innovative buildings and infrastructure. #Sustainability #BIM #ConstructionInnovation
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Thank you Michelle Wu and her climate resiliency team on investing and sharing our work with the world. These bus shelter retrofits not only make a direct impact on stormwater retention, heat island effect, air quality, pollinator pathways in urban corridors, and more, but also participates in the many other green infrastructure projects Kate England, GIP, ENV SP and her team are doing across the entire city. Being part of a larger system makes all the difference, and its investments like these that go a long way toward building better places. Let’s keep going! Trevor Smith YouthBuild Boston https://lnkd.in/eshch382
Exciting Opportunity for Boston Students! ✨ YouthBuild Boston’s Designery is now recruiting and open to ALL schools across Boston, not just BPS! 🎓📐 If you’re a high school student passionate about design, architecture, or construction, this is your chance to dive in and gain real-world experience. Don’t miss out - check out the flyer for more details or reach out for info! https://lnkd.in/gEq38hGv #YouthBuildBoston #Designery #BostonStudents #Architecture #DesignEducation #OpportunityAwaits #BostonSchools
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The Sasaki Foundation is excited to be a partner for a new design education workshop led by Boston Planning & Development Agency and with Boston's Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement and YouthBuild Boston. The Future Urban Designers Workshop will take place in early October in Dorchester to give youth exposure to urban planning and gain their feedback on Boston's Squares + Streets neighborhood planning and zoning initiative.
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Hi friends! YouthBuild Boston is #hiring Join YBB as a Construction Manager and make a real Impact! At YouthBuild Boston, we’re all about hands-on learning and service to community. As a Construction Manager, you’ll lead projects that improve our neighborhoods while empowering young adults with essential skills. Working with our youth means you’ll be mentoring future leaders, sharing your knowledge, and helping them find solid footing in the ACE industry. It’s a chance to make a real difference in their lives while doing what you love. Come help us shape a brighter future—one project and one awesome young person at a time!
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The Sasaki Foundation is excited to be a partner for a new design education workshop led by Boston Planning & Development Agency and with Boston's Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement and YouthBuild Boston. The Future Urban Designers Workshop will take place in early October in Dorchester to give youth exposure to urban planning and gain their feedback on Boston's Squares + Streets neighborhood planning and zoning initiative.
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A Par-fect Day Over the past several months Pear Associates consultants Aria McElhenny and Brittany Little, MSW have helped YouthBuild Boston prepare for their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament. Our team 📞Facilitated planning committee meetings ✅Managed an event workplan and budget 🏆Consulted on sponsorship levels and outreach 📢Developed collateral including event signage, tickets, swag, the sponsorship packet, and invitations ✉️ Coordinated with the golf course 💻Supported sponsor and player registration ⛳Led day of implementation and organization We could not have asked for better weather at Wollaston Golf Club. We had a successful event and surpassed funds raised last year! Here’s what Beth Curtis, Director of Development, had to say about the experience with the Pear team "Brittany's and Aria's planning and implementation of YouthBuild Boston's second annual golf tournament was impressive! It was truly admirable how they saw the project through from conception to completion. Volunteers and participants alike commented about how well-organized the event was. Couldn't have asked for a better team!" Congratulations YouthBuild Boston on a successful event! #Nonprofit #NonprofitConsultant #Fundraising #FundraisingStrategy #FundDevelopment
What an unforgettable day at YBB’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳️ From perfect swings to lasting connections, we’re beyond grateful for everyone who joined us and to all our incredible sponsors who continue to support our mission. We hope you all had an amazing day with us!🏌️♂️💛 THANK YOU to our tournament sponsors 10 World Trade and Boston Global Investors! https://lnkd.in/eJtxSWsF
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Living Roofs on bus shelters? As part of a larger climate resiliency effort? YES! We are excited to announce that Social Impact Collective and our collaborator Trevor Smith is in the middle of installing living roofs on 30 bus shelters in the City of Boston, the nation’s largest such installation to date!! As part of Boston’s $44 million transformation of Blue Hill Avenue (https://lnkd.in/eZV2-yJX), this project has multiple purposes to not only produce real results (storm water retention and infiltration, cleaning harsh particulates out of the air along busy transit corridors, providing pollinator pathways for local species, reduction in urban heat island effects, beautiful yet simple aesthetics, and so much more) but to also test public/private partnerships for existing infrastructure retrofits and develop ideas for more long-term workforce development opportunities in Boston’s ever-changing streetscapes. Stay tuned for more photos, interviews, video, data collection, behind the scenes details of the construction and installation of our hand-fabricated system, and community engagement efforts!! And, if you’re in the area, ride the 28 bus between Mattapan Square and Ruggles Station to see our new green roof corridor. Special shout-out to YouthBuild Boston for doing the installation with us! #climateresiliency #socialimpactcollective #SIC #CityofBoston #workforcedevelopment #communityengagement Photo Credit for Photos 1, 6, 7: Noah Lin