YouthBuild 180 is a program funded by the Georgia Department of Labor that serves young adults (ages 16-24) by providing education and vocational training to help at-risk youth to attain their GED and National Construction Certification. YouthBuild 180 supports youth to understand the relevance of learning through meaningful, hands-on experiences and ultimately long-term employment. This dual-enrollment program, partners with Georgia Piedmont Technical College to provide students with their GED and certification in two (2) semesters.
Opportunities for community building and involvement
Employment and post-secondary exploration and placement assistance
Earning potential for participation
Eligibility for YouthBuild 180:
Residents of DeKalb County between the ages of 16-24, who have not attained their high school diploma and meet at least one of the following criteria, are eligible:
Member of a low-income family or homeless
In foster care
Youth offender or a child of an incarcerated parent
Youth who has a disability
Migrant youth
For more information about YouthBuild 180, please contact: