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Summary of Accomplishments 1999

Our YouthBuild Trainees have assisted in the construction of over 135 units of low-income housing.

  • 25 trainees completed a one-week PG&E Home Weatherization Training. in Stockton, Ca. To date our trainees have weatherized more than 130 single family and multi-unit dwellings.
  • 14 Trainees earned their driver’s license.
  • 18 Trainees have their permits or are enrolled in driver education.
  • Eleven trainees received their high school diploma.
  • 17 of our Trainees with previous legal problems have paid off fines, appeared in court, and have the opportunity to make a fresh start.
  • 15 graduates are in full time jobs.
  • 11 of our Graduates have enrolled in or have been accepted into Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs.
  • Over One thousand man-hours of community service work were completed.
  • Our monthly average attendance is at 87%. One hundred percent of our Trainees have gained proficiency in the vocational skills we offer. 46 trainees were certified in CPR/First Aid.
  • 46 of our trainees completed the High Ropes Course by Odyssey, an 8hr-leadership development course.
  • No accidents or injuries in 1999 or since start of program.
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