News & Announcements

Our partners at Compton YouthBuild/ EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services were recently featured in an article in "The Imprint," along with Rafael Alvarado, a 2020 graduate of their construction apprentice readiness training program. Since completing Compton YouthBuild's apprenticeship readiness program in 2020, "Alvarado is now a fourth-level carpenter apprentice on his way to becoming a journeyman, where he can make $56 an hour. He’s worked on high-profile projects like an opulent hotel in downtown L.A. and a new transit line at the airport...Now, at 26, he is a newly minted homeowner."
If you or someone you know is looking for the apprenticeship readiness training needed to get a well paying union job, call Compton YouthBuild at (310) 631-2000!

YouthBuild Charter School of California is now enrolling for the 2022-23 school year at all 16 of our school sites. Get started by filling out an enrollment interest form today. Watch the video at the link to learn more about the services that YCSC and its YouthBuild partners offer to young people ages 16-24 who need to earn their diploma.

The talented recording arts students from our Moreno Valley site at Rising Stars Business Academy were hard at work in the studio this year. They debuted a new song at their 2022 Graduation Ceremony. The song was written by student Moani Slaughter and features vocals by student Jennifer Rojo and emcees Kaleb Price, James Bell, and Jennifer Rojo. We hope you'll give it a listen.

Gabrielle Calhoun, a 2022 graduate from our San Bernardino site at YouthBuild Inland Empire, enrolled at YouthBuild Charter because she wanted to earn her diploma and show her five children the value of an education. Click the heading to read our full Q&A with Gabrielle.

We are currently hiring single-subject credentialed English and Math teachers. Check out our Employment Opportunities page or simply click on the headline above for details. To apply, email [email protected] and include the position you're applying for in the subject.

This week we are spotlighting Bridget Burton, a senior at our Fresno site. "What I liked most about YouthBuild Charter School was their passion and eagerness for you to succeed," Bridget shared. "They were continuously supportive and non judgmental. They provided a comforting and safe place to learn." Click the heading to read our full interview with Bridget.

On Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th, our CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician) students took part in a Lab Day at the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles. During the Lab Day, students had the opportunity to receive hands-on training in areas like plumbing, electrical, welding, and drywalling.

Maria Diaz (Class of 2020, Compton YouthBuild site) and our partners at EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services were recently featured in an LA Mag story titled, "How EntreNous Helped A Compton Student Transition From Hopeless to Hopeful." After graduating, Maria was hired by EQ Office, which recently partnered with EntreNous, providing over $1.2 million in donated labor and in-kind donations to renovate and transform their facility as well as starting a 1:1 mentorship program for seven Compton YouthBuild students. Click the link in the headline above to read the full article on LA Mag's website.

This week's Senior Spotlight is shining on Daisy Abigail Barrera-Torres, a senior at our Canoga Park/ RUTH YouthBuild site. Read Daisy's full Q&A at the link in the header. Daisy credits YouthBuild for teaching her that she is resilient and helping her to get out of her comfort zone and become more confident in asking questions. Daisy plans to complete her AA at Los Angeles Pierce College before transferring to a university to major in psychology with a minor in ethics and moral philosophy.

On Thursday, April 21st, young people and staff from 18 local YouthBuild programs across Southern California gathered together at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas to celebrate California YouthBuild Day with carnival games, food, and festivities!

We're excited to announce that our friends at Education is Forever have opened up their scholarship application for 2022 graduates! If you are (or will be) a 2022 graduate and are interested in going to college after graduation, we strongly recommend that you apply!

Check out our Q&A with Shyanne Seyler, a senior at our Fresno site. We hope that Shyanne's story motivates others to drop back into school to earn their diploma from YouthBuild Charter School of California!

For this week's Senior Spotlight, we're highlighting Anna España, a senior from our Fresno site at the Fresno EOC LCC. Anna plans to attend college to become a social worker or preschool teacher after she graduates in June. Click the link in the headline above to read more about Anna.

Students and staff from our Palmdale site at Antelope Valley YouthBuild site created this documentary as part of their Trimester 2 Community Action Project (CAP). The theme for their CAP was "homeless, but still human," and it focused on causes of and solutions for homelessness in their community. Click the link in the heading above to watch it on YouTube. We hope you'll take the time to check it out!

As part of their Community Action Project, our East LA site at LA CAUSA YouthBuild hosted an Introduction to Catering Showcase. At the event, students in Chef Orlando's Culinary Arts class presented a delicious buffet of small bites and debuted three unique vinaigrette salad dressing creations.