Building Resilience with YouthBuild

Since March 2024, we have been honored to partner with YouthBuild Elgin, a workforce development program supported by the U.S. Department of Labor that empowers youth ages 16–24 who left high school without a diploma.

Each week, we provide mental health education to 15–20 young men as they work toward earning their high school diploma and construction certification. Together, we create a safe, supportive environment where participants can openly share real-life challenges while developing stress management skills. Through this collaboration, we are equipping the next generation of builders with resilience, confidence, and the emotional tools needed for lasting success.