Archive for August, 2009

Now testing for Cycle 14B

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

The new cycle may have just begun, but we are already looking for students to be part of 14B!

We are currently accepting applications and testing for a new cycle of students.  Qualified applicants must be:

  • 18-24 years old
  • City of Detroit resident
  • Low income
  • No high school diploma or GED

TABE testing dates are every Friday at 12:30 pm.  We will begin testing for this next cycle, Friday, August 28th.

Classes are scheduled to begin in October.

Cycle 14A has begun!

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Monday, August 3rd, we were joined by our newest cycle of students – 14A!  They are currently in their third week of MTO (Mental Toughness Orientation) and all is going well. 

1-2-3 Way Back!  14A does PT each morning during MTO.

1-2-3 Way Back! 14A does PT each morning during MTO.

During MTO, the students are introduced to the program and participate in various team building exercises, community service projects, and PT (physical training). 

The new students work on a team building exercise - The Toxic River - where they need to work together to get their entire team across.

The new students work on a team building exercise - The Toxic River - where they need to work together to get their entire team across.

Would you be interested in sponsoring our Showdown in Motown?

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Kicker

Interested in helping us with our Showdown in Motown but not sure how?  Please consider a Table Sponsorship!

This year Young Detroit Builders will include table sponsors as a sponsorship option for the

6thAnnual Showdown in Motown.

For a donation of $300, your business/organization will receive:

- A table that seats 6

- 1 drink ticket per person

- Table signage

- Banner signage in a prominent location

- Acknowledgement in program book

A Young Detroit Builders graduate or student will be assigned to each table to share their story of transformation as well as serve as host/hostess for the sponsor guests.

All response forms should be returned no later than Friday, September 4, 2009.

Please contact us at the school, (313) 256-7280

YDB Students Help Out Seniors

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

On Thursday, July 30, a group of YDB students and staff spent the day on Belle Isle helping out for Ken Cockrel’s Annual Senior Picnic.

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Our volunteers set up tables and chairs, aided the guests in getting off the buses and finding seats, and passed out lunches. 

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It was a great day for all involved and an excellent way to meet our neighbors!