YOUTHBUILD ROCKFORD | COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS (YOUTHBUILD ROCKFORD)

Provides assistance to out-of-school youth who are from low-income communities, have dropped out of school, and are unemployed, with providing them with, academic education, vocational skills training, personal counseling, positive peer support, leadership development, job placement and follow-up support.

Participants spend half their time in academic programming and half in learning skills in construction or urban agriculture, including building or rehabilitating housing for low-income families

Leadership development involves classes, activities, and leadership positions within the organization, providing a foundation for preparing youth to play important roles in their communities.

Physical Address

917 South Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;

Application process

Call for information or visit for services; Requires written application

Fee

None

Required documents

Birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residence, Social Security card

Eligibility

Open to those ages 16-24; Contact for more information

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Winnebago County, Illinois

Agency info

COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS (YOUTHBUILD ROCKFORD)

Provides workforce training and counseling services.