The City of Montgomery’s Office of Workforce and Opportunity has been awarded a 1.5-million-dollar grant from the United States Department of Labor for the YouthBuild Montgomery (YBM) program.
70 opportunity youth, ages 18-24, who left school without a high school diploma will get access to educational services, skills training, leadership development, job placement, and support services under the grant.
Participants must live in one of the seven Montgomery zip codes identified as target community service areas: 36104, 36105, 36107, 36108, 36110, 36111, and 36116.
The program will consist of two, 12-month cohorts. Participants will receive 30 hours of program services per week. YBM participants will divide their time between the classroom, where they will earn a high school diploma or equivalency, and workplace training.
It is anticipated that YBM participant outreach will begin after the contract staff positions have been filled. The grant will also allow for the substantial renovation of two previously selected affordable housing units, for people in need.
There are nine contract staff positions available with the grant:
- Case Managers (3 Contract Positions)
- Adult Education Teachers (3 Contract Positions)
- Construction Trainer (1 Contract Position)
- Advanced Manufacturing Trainer (1 Contract Position)
- Job Developer (1 Contract Position)
Those interested in any of the above positions can apply online at: https://www.montgomeryal.gov/government/city-government/city-departments/grants/youthbuild-montgomery
Submitted from the City of Montgomery.
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