The Youth Construct Program

Youth Construct Program Access Opportunities Alternatives

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Our story

How Youth Construct was Founded Youth Construct was built on the life experiences and principles of our founder, Alexis McSween. Her personal story is one of hardship and overcoming. At the young age of 15, Alexis was a grit-bearing high school dropout. Today, she is decorated with 3 degrees, leading an award-winning construction and development firm, and is impaled by a deep commitment to her community.

In 2018, Youth Construct began as just a 3 months summer internship program of Bottom Line Construction and Development (BLCD) for high school or college students. Over this time, six youths have completed this earlier form of the Youth Construct program.

In 2022, Youth Construct is going to operate as a standalone 501c(3) non-profit organization solely focused on providing construction management training to under-served youth 2

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Our Mission

YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED IN ECONOMIC DOWNTURN Youth Construct aims to assist this group of disadvantaged students to give them equal opportunities to benefit from the post-COVID economic recovery

20 % 34 %

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of workforce lost in NYC during the first three months of the COVID of NYC youth aged 16-24-year-old are out of work and out of school, compared to just (13%) pre-COVID Source: JobsFirstNYC

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Curriculum

The curriculum is comprised of 2-3 hours of weekly instructions over 6 months and then a 3 month internship June 2022

Mar 2022

Phase 1 Classes ● ● ● ● ●

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Monthly Site back office visit Osha 10 Intro to Construction Intro to Project Mgmt.

Career Overview

Aug 2022

Phase 2 Classes ● ● ● ●

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Osha 30 Prelim. Blueprint reading Software usage Monthly construction site visits Bidding Analysis Notary Certificate

Phase 3 Internship ●

3 months on-job training at our partner’s back office

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What we teach

Benefits to Our Youth

Provide high school students in 11th and 12th grade with training to learn sound project management and construction administration principles that drive the industry  A broad hands-on introduction into the architecture, construction, engineering, and real estate development sectors (ACED)  Training on topics such as bidding analysis, accounting, estimation, blue print reading, inspection and software usage, helping students to embark on various construction administrative careers, such as Construction Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Associate, Expediter and Construction Office Manager  Valuable networking opportunities with real estate professionals in New York City  An alternate path to enter the construction business for those not drawn towards the skilled labor trade  Transferable skills such as project management, marketing, profit projection, and office etiquette. In addition, graduates will be equipped with transferable Notary Public license and OSHA 30 certification

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Value & Benefits

Youth Construct is a win-win proposition for NYC construction firms and corporations as well as residents in underserved neighborhoods

Invest in NYC Youth: Directly impact the lives of youth in underserved neighborhoods by offering the skills and experience that would jump start their careers in the field of construction

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Support Inclusive Growth: As underserved neighborhoods in NYC are re-developed, corporations should reinvest in the same community to give back to existing residents and uplift their youths

Brand Awareness: Increase your brand presence within the community and other stakeholders, such as investors, elected officials, and government agencies

Increase Industry Diversity: Help participating hiring partners to tap into students who are ready to perform on day 1 and to improve their workforce diversity at the same time

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Key Business Partners*

Key Partners

Provide funding and internships to Youth Construct

Potential Referral Partners Recommend prospective students to Youth Construct

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Fundraising Goal

Our goal is to raise $200,000. A substantial portion of the funds will be used to hire a full time course coordinator Donation in-kind is welcomed as well. Donors can provide program classrooms and teaching material. Volunteers can assist with administrative jobs.

Qualified construction industry specialist can volunteer to teach classes

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Call to Action

How you can help DONATE

● Help us reach our $200,000 goal for 2021. You will make direct impacts on the lives of our young people

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HIRE OUR STUDENTS

VOLUNTEER

● Commit to providing paid 3-month summer internships for our students ● Spread the word!

● Volunteer to teach our students during the 6 month training period ● Volunteer as a career mentor for the students before and after the program

SPREAD THE WORDS

● Spread the words ● Help us expand our network ● Support us on media and social media

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