About Us
Quad YouthBuild is a comprehensive 9-month pre-apprenticeship, job training, education, and leadership development program for out-of-school and unemployed young adults ages 16 to 24. We operate under the umbrella of Quad Area Community Action Agency, Inc.
Quad YouthBuild helps young adults develop skills in the construction trades through a worksite in partnership with Ginger Ford Northshore Fuller Center for Housing construction site. In addition to hands-on work experience, part of the youth’s time is spent in other education and training activities such as HiSET preparation, basic computer skills, conflict management, leadership development, financial literacy, and anintense focus on those soft skills every person needs to pay the bills!
YouthBuild graduates leave the program with a toolbox filled with more than a hammer and tape— they have a solid education, real-world work experience, goals for their future, a support system and the self-confidence to know they can succeed.
About Us
Quad YouthBuild is a comprehensive 9-month pre-apprenticeship, job training, education, and leadership development program for out-of-school and unemployed young adults ages 16 to 24. We operate under the umbrella of Quad Area Community Action Agency, Inc.
Quad YouthBuild helps young adults develop skills in the construction trades through a worksite in partnership with Ginger Ford Northshore Fuller Center for Housing construction site. In addition to hands-on work experience, part of the youth’s time is spent in other education and training activities such as HiSET preparation, basic computer skills, conflict management, leadership development, financial literacy, and anintense focus on those soft skills every person needs to pay the bills!
YouthBuild graduates leave the program with a toolbox filled with more than a hammer and tape— they have a solid education, real-world work experience, goals for their future, a support system and the self-confidence to know they can succeed.
Why
Many youth do not follow a direct line of success from Point A to Point B. Quad YouthBuild believes that all young people have the potential and talent to do great things regardless of their past and barriers. It is our heart and mission to see all young people reach their potential through education, training, support, and services. We want youth to leave with a clear vision of success for their future
Mission
To wage war on poverty by protecting and improving the quality of lives of the low income through services of education, training advocacy and recreation, with planning that includes input from and respect for the poor.
Meet Our Staff
Crystal Pena
YouthBuild Director
crystal@quadyouth.org
Tommy Bergeron
Construction Manager
tbergeron@quadyouth.org
Information Coming Soon
Academic Instructor
youthbuild@quadyouth.org
Casey Jones
Academic Instructor
cjones@quadyouth.org
Miranda Valentine
Program Assistant/Data Specialist
mvalentine@quadyouth.org
Toni Jackson
Case Manager
tjackson@quadyouth.org
Amanda Millette
Construction Trainer
amillette@quadyouth.org
Donavon Jenkins
Job Developer
djenkins@quadyouth.org
Quad YouthBuild is administered by Quad Area Community C.A.A. This project is funded 100% by federal grant awards totaling $1,248,900. Project is funded 88% ($1,100,000) by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration, 4% ($48,900) by CNCS YouthBuild AmeriCorps, and 8% ($100,000) by Louisiana Workforce Development Area 20. This program is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
