YouthBuild Program
The New Directions YouthBuild AmeriCorps Partnership is a youth development program that offers HSE prep, job training, counseling, and leadership development for out-of-school youths ages 16-24.
Youth Programs
Our Programs
Building the youth and providing the support they require in order to shape them into leaders of the future through education, training, and job readiness.
AmeriCorps
Through our partnership with AmeriCorps, we are able to offer students in our program the opportunity to earn college grants and benefits by completing community service hours.
Youth Mentoring Program
The Youth Mentoring Program connects community mentors with young adults ages 18–24, while Peer-to-Peer Mentoring pairs YouthBuild participants with middle school youth. Both programs foster personal growth through positive role modeling, guidance, and support.
Innovation Lab Workshops
Nubian Directions II, Inc. hosts STEM Tech workshops in its Innovation Lab at the Youth Center in Poughkeepsie. Check back for the next session.
SYEP: Summer Youth Employment Program
The SYEP is designed to help qualified students, ages 14 to 20, prepare for future, permanent employment by providing a 6-8 week-long course that includes summer job placement and mentorship.
STEAMER
STEAMER (STEM) is a community-based sharing program that provides educators and non-profit organizations with slightly used STEM, athletic/recreational equipment, and academic materials to our community partners for free.
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