How We Do It, WE:

Three Teen boy and two of them are holding shovel's.

1. Train

We create and promote a safe, healthy, and structured environment for work and learning.

We offer high-quality vocational instruction and paid job training in the areas of:

  • Environmental Conservation projects and Community service.
  • Construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
  • Recycling and environmental education and training.
  • Service-learning opportunities for students.
  • Teaching work ethic, teamwork, and essential life skills, through mentoring and leadership development.
Three Teen boy and two of them are holding shovel's.

Vocational “On The Job” Training in Environment and Conservation
“Skills Pay the Bills”

Two teen boy cooking together with smiles

Personal Development and Leadership Education
“Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be.”

2. Support

We encourage healthy life choices through positive role-modeling and a variety of personal development education, including conflict resolution, substance abuse prevention, and responsible driving education.
Promote economic self-sufficiency through career assessment, employment development, and job placement and follow-up services.

Graduate hold her degree with her Dad and Norma

3. Educate

We provide educational opportunities for students;

To earn a High School Diploma or prepare for the G.E.D. exam in our Charter High School. Through after-school homework assistance at our partner high schools, we nurture students’ aspirations and provide the opportunity for post-secondary education.

Graduate hold her degree with her Dad and Norma

Project Based Education with YouthBuild Charter School
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Alyssa Rosas appreciation for SGV Corps

What Our Students Are Saying

Alyssa Rosas joined in May 2020 and has a goal of finishing her Associate’s degree and receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing so she can become a pediatric nurse. She credits her Mom for being a big inspiration in her life. We are excited for what the future holds, Alyssa.