Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the Town is partnering with United Way of Long Island to launch YouthBuild, a program designed to help young adults between the ages 16 and 24 learn vocational skills that will lead to meaningful employment and success. YouthBuild participants split their time between the vocational training work site and the classroom, where they can earn their high school diploma or equivalency degree, and prepare for postsecondary training opportunities including college, apprenticeships, and employment.

“I’m very proud to announce that the Town of Oyster Bay will be partnering with United Way of Long Island to provide this extraordinary opportunity for young individuals, who may have faced previous barriers to success, to attain an education that will lead to gainful employment within our communities,” said Supervisor Saladino. “YouthBuild not only offers vocational programs for in demand industries such as construction, health care, information technology, and hospitality, but it also includes community service and civic engagement so students may share their valuable perspectives with elected officials and community leaders.”

YouthBuild is now accepting applications for the Class of 2024. Classes will begin on March 3, 2024. This program is open to individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 who reside in the Town of Oyster Bay, the Town of North Hempstead, or the City of Glen Cove.

Please visit www.unitedwayli.org/youthbuild-long-island for more information, and to learn more about this exceptional employment and training program, or call (516) 485-5000 ext. 1352.