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To provide underserved young adults with the education, training and life skills necessary to become gainfully employed and build a better future.
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We believe that education is the foundation of success. YBLC has partnered with Penn Foster to allow our students to complete their high school...

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Career Pathways

We strive to support our students in becoming gainfully employed so that they can build sustainable futures for themselves and their families...

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Post-Secondary Education

Post-Secondary Education

We encourage our students to continue learning after they complete our program. YBLC students have access to ACT testing, college tours...

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9,066
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Student Success Story: Alan Buenrostro
Student Success Story: Alan Buenrostro
December 22, 2017 2423 0 4

Challenges before coming to YBLC: Alan was challenged with adult responsibilities when he became a single parent at a young age. Like many of our students, Alan faced roadblocks while trying to balance his...

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Post-Secondary Education

Post-Secondary Education

We encourage our students to continue learning after they complete our program. YBLC students have access to ACT testing, college tours...

Learn more
Career Pathways

Career Pathways

We strive to support our students in becoming gainfully employed so that they can build sustainable futures for themselves and their families...

Learn more
Education

Education

We believe that education is the foundation of success. YBLC has partnered with Penn Foster to allow our students to complete their high school...

Learn more

Come every day. Keep coming even after you get your diploma, because YBLC is still there for you. Don’t take this opportunity for granted because they care.

Jamaica, YBLC alum

Stay dedicated and strive for success. It’s not where you are but where you want to be.

Shemual, YBLC alum

It gets tough, but stick it out with a positive attitude. It will be worth it in the end.

Allison, YBLC alum

The US Department of Labor funds YBLC's YouthBuild program through a YouthBuild Grant. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the US Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner. YouthBuild Lake County is an equal opportunity agency.

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