Who are the Principal Partners for the Youthbuild Upstate?

The principal partners committed to the development of the Upstate Youthbuild Program are:

Department of Construction Science and Management, Clemson University

Clemson University's Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management (CSM) was established in 1962 and is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. With a student/teacher ratio of about 25 to 1, the department is staffed by a professional faculty dedicated and committed to providing the most effective education to students and to researching and disseminating construction knowledge within their areas of expertise. CSM faculty will provide overall YouthBuild Upstate program management and construction skills training. (http://www.clemson.edu/caah/csm/)

Youth Learning Institute, Clemson University

Clemson’s Youth Learning Institute is a vital component of Clemson University’s youth outreach effort, and helps fulfill Clemson’s mission of public service by using the research and knowledge of University faculty and staff to develop programs that specifically reach youth. Over 21,000 young people participate annually in over 44 youth leadership, training and development programs held at their leadership centers. These range from two-week resident programs to one-day school trainings, and include numerous special interest sessions, weekend leadership conferences, and academic programs. Clemson’s Youth Learning Institute will be providing site facilities, leadership, and life skills training for the YouthBuild Upstate program. http://www.clemson.edu/yli/

Pickens County Lifelong Learning/Adult Education

The Mission of Pickens Lifelong Learning/Adult Education is to create a caring and safe environment that emphasizes high achievement and career preparation for all students by providing quality educational opportunities to meet the needs of our adult community. Pickens Lifelong Learning/Adult Education will be providing GED and continuing education support for the YouthBuild Upstate program. http://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/AdultEdu/

S.C. Regional Housing Authority

The mission of the SC Regional Housing Authority is to provide all the necessary tools for a family to obtain and maintain affordable housing and home ownership in a safe, sanitary, and decent manner. In carrying out this mission, SCRHA will create partnerships with various community resources to ensure a complete needs fulfillment for families with the purpose of assisting them in the opportunity of becoming self-sufficient. SCRHA will be providing work sites and assistance with construction supervision for the YouthBuild Upstate program.

YouthBuild Upstate Community Partners

Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County
Clemson Community Care
Pickens County Dept. of Social Services
Head Start
Pendleton District Workforce Investment Board/OneStop
SHARE
S.C. Employment Security Commission/OneStop
C.U. Small Business Development Center
Tri-County Technical College/Continuing Education Division
United Christian Ministries
Department of Juvenile Justice


YouthBuild Upstate Industry Partners

Carolinas Associated General Contractors
National Association of Women in Construction
Tri-County Builders Supply
National Center for Construction Education & Research
Trehel
Zorn Construction
Triangle Construction
Rodgers Builders
Bonitz
Harper Construction