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| Q: |
Who can apply for a YBLC program?
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| A: |
Lake County residents, aged 17-24, who meet
the income requirements, can apply for YBLC programs. |
| Q: |
What is the definition of low-income?
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| A: |
The low-income definitions vary by each
program. See below for specific information for each
program. |
Low-income is defined as earning a family income less than listed
below
YouthBuild Program:
one
person |
two
person |
three
person |
four
person |
five
person |
six person |
seven
person |
eight
person |
| 41,700 |
47,700 |
53,650 |
59,600 |
64,350 |
69,150 |
73,900 |
78,650 |
HVAC Program: (not currently offered)
one
person |
two
person |
three
person |
four
person |
five
person |
six person |
seven
person |
eight
person |
| 9,800 |
13,720 |
18,840 |
23,250 |
27,440 |
32,090 |
36,740 |
41,390 |
Advanced Carpentry Program: (not currently offered)
one
person |
two
person |
three
person |
four
person |
five
person |
six person |
| 10,210 |
13,880 |
19,050 |
23,510 |
27,750 |
32,450 |
| Q: |
How do I apply for a YBLC program?
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| A: |
Please click here
to learn about the application process |
| Q: |
Does it cost anything to enroll in your
programs?
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| A: |
No, the program is free of charge for
participants. YBLC is funded through Government, State, and
private donations. |
| Q: |
What can I do to help?
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| A: |
You can volunteer your time, make a
donation, join a coalition or tell a youth who might need
our services about our programs. For more information,
please click here. |
| Q: |
Do you accept in-kind donations?
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| A: |
Yes, YBLC appreciates and accepts in-kind
donations. Please click here
to see a list of items we currently need. |
| Q: |
Where are YBLC houses built?
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| A: |
All houses are constructed for low-income
families in Lake County, Illinois. We have built three homes in
North Chicago and currently have two more scheduled for construction in North
Chicago. |
| Q: |
What is your program success rate?
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| A: |
YBLC is proud of the success of its
programs. Since 2001, an average of 74% of our participants
graduated and were placed in jobs at the end of their
programs. In 2006, we placed 91% of our graduates. The figures for 2007-2008 program cycle are not available as the placement phase of the program is ongoing for these trainees. |
| Q: |
Do trainees earn money while
participating in YBLC programs?
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| A: |
Trainees earn a small stipend for the
duration of the program. |
| Q: |
Do trainees receive job placement
services?
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| A: |
Yes, we help those trainees who
successfully complete our programs secure employment. |
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