Detroit Highlighted (Part 2): Deconstruction Workshop
Sat., June 26, 2010
10am-12pm
Hush House Porch Project (continued)
Fri., June 25, 2010
8am-12pm
Hush House Porch Project
Thurs., June 24, 2010
8am-3pm
On Wabash St.
Wed, 06/23/2010 – 1:00pm – 5:30pm
YouthBuild (YB) is dedicated to assisting low-income young adults,ages 16 to 24, who have not completed high school; to transform their lives and commmunities.YB provides on-the-job construction training, GED preparatory education, life skills, leadership development,counseling with the goal of job placement and self-sufficiency. Participants build low-income housing while they learn.This workshop is a gathering of YouthBuild representatives from around the U.S to talk with fellow YouthBuilders and the public about social justice issues affecting our communities. The intent is to leave participants with ideas on how to be an advocate, a leader, and a problem solving innovator in their community. Participants will be engaged in interactive activities such as energizers, small group topical discussions, and critical thinking exercises to help participants practice thinking “outside the box”.Individuals will participate at work stations and listen to a presentation on how green jobs are affecting Detroit, the Midwest and the U.S. A panel of representatives from numerous YB programs will speak about their current green initiatives and their personal strategies on transforming their communities into eco-friendly spaces.
Tue, 06/22/2010 – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Join us as we discuss our work: Young Detroit Builders is dedicated to assisting young adults in transforming their lives to produce positive outcomes. Participants are unemployed young adults, ages 18-24, who build affordable housing, do repair and maintenance work for low-income families in Detroit while preparing for the GED examination; and learning to be community leaders while preparing for jobs or further education. The organization is in the early stages of implementing an environmentally-friendly deconstruction and materials reuse business. Young Detroit Builders’ purpose is to unleash the positive energy of unemployed young adults to rebuild their communities and transform their lives with a commitment to work, education and leadership.