Concerted Care Foundation
A pathway from opportunity to skilled trades
Building pathways to skilled trades and stable careers for opportunity youth.
We’re preparing a YouthBuild-aligned program proposal serving Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Designed to meet required components: construction training tied to affordable housing, education, leadership development, supportive services, and 12‑month follow-up.
American Job Center coordination + employer & apprenticeship pathways.
Construction/rehab site documentation, housing pipeline, safety plan.
What we’re building (and why)
YouthBuild is a pre-apprenticeship model that combines education, occupational skills training, and job placement for opportunity youth—paired with wrap-around supports. If funded, our program will deliver a structured pathway into quality jobs and Registered Apprenticeships while completing affordable housing construction/rehabilitation in our community.
Opportunity youth (16–24)
Young adults facing barriers to employment and education—supported with coaching, case management, and practical resources.
Credentials + real work
Industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning, and a clear transition plan into employment, apprenticeship, or postsecondary education.
Affordable housing impact
Hands-on construction training tied to building or rehabilitating housing for low-income and/or homeless households.
Program flow
A cohort-based model with education + skills training + leadership development, followed by a 12‑month post-exit follow-up and placement support.
- Recruit & enroll: outreach through schools, juvenile justice partners, housing programs, and community orgs.
- Assess & plan: individualized education and career plans, barrier mitigation, supportive services.
- Train & credential: construction core + optional Construction Plus track(s).
- Place & retain: job placement and/or apprenticeship entry, plus 12 months of follow-up services.
What we need from partners
Strong partnerships are central to YouthBuild success. We’re building commitments across workforce, education, employers, and housing development.
Employers, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors, community colleges, school districts, housing developers, and supportive-service providers.
- Employers: work experiences, interviews, hiring commitments.
- Apprenticeship sponsors: preferred entry, aligned technical instruction.
- Housing partners: sites, materials, supervision, and covenant-ready housing plans.
- Support providers: transportation, childcare, mental health, housing navigation.
Step Up & Sober Living
Motivational incentives and supportive recovery housing that strengthen stability and long‑term career progress.
Community-powered delivery
Workforce, education, supportive services, and recovery partners help reduce barriers and improve outcomes.
Real progress
Stories of recovery, education, workforce success, and community leadership.