Mastering crafts: a new HUD initiative provides skills training and jobs for urban youth

Article Abstract:

The Dept. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched The Master Building Crafts Skills Training Program in 1995 to help increase the employability of young low-income residents by training them in the restoration arts and the skills of master craftsmen. The program is supported by the HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing, Crime Prevention and Security Division which funds an Historic Preservation Initiative. The department had intended for selected students enrolled in Youthbuild programs all over the US to undergo skills training in Charleston, SC, after which they are to return to their communities and train others in their newly acquired skills. In Charleston, Youthbuild participants are given training in such areas as safety, tools, introduction to design, interior and exterior finishing, heating systems, historic restoration and electrical/plumbing work.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Youth Jobs Programs, Cover Story, Employment assistance, Youth employment, Carpentry

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Recruiting craftsmen: Portland, Maine

Article Abstract:

The Youthbuild Training Center in Portland, ME, embarked on an extensive outreach effort to encourage the city's youth to participate in its training programs. It selected 37 applicants to participate in its Youthbuild program, 27 of whom completed the 'Mental Toughness' training on the discipline, schedule and expectations of the program. Program participants are given opportunities to become involved in leadership workshop, group 'rap' sessions, student-run policy committees and other initiatives. Six of them were selected to join the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development's Master Building program in Charleston, SC. Upon their return, the trainees formulated Comprehensive Transition Plans and logged in more than 9,000 hours of community service.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Housing & Development NEC-Local, Real estate development, Portland, Maine

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Neighborhood Networks: putting people to work

Article Abstract:

Neighborhood Networks is a community-based program that aims to boost the self-sufficiency, employability and economic independence of low-income public housing households and elderlies by offering onsite access to computer and training resources. Developed by the Office of Multifamily Housing of the Dept of Housing and Urban Development in 1995, the initiative sets up computerized learning centers that offer instruction in typing, word processing and computer training as well as basic education and job training. Those who participate are given access to job data banks, online civic and government forums, health and community resources information and techniques on micro-enterprise development.

Management, Employment, Public housing

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