Purpose: American YouthWorks provides young people with opportunities to build careers, strengthen communities, and improve the environment through education, on-the-job training, and service to others.

Programs:

• YouthBuild Austin is a youth services program that combines academics with career training, leadership development, and community service. For more information visit http://americanyouthworks.org/programs/youthbuild/
• Texas Conservation Corps (TxCC) is a 21st Century Conservation Service Corps accredited program that empowers young people through AmeriCorps service, conservation, education, and jobs training. TxCC provides trained crews to help accomplish conservation project needs. For more information visit http://americanyouthworks.org/programs/txcc/

Major Events:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, National Trails Day, National Public Lands Day and more can be found on their website

Publications:
Subscribe to their Newsletter.
https://americanyouthworks.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=56ac73a023b37f56e8a5dfa09&id=21f74873c3

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer to work with young people in YouthBuild or Texas Conservation Corps. Individual and group opportunities are available. Some volunteer opportunities include service days, tutoring, and mentorships.

Speaker’s Bureau: Guest speakers are welcome to share their career path and experience with students to inspire and inform participants about various career fields.

Ericus Adams, TxCC Houston Program Manager
eadams@americanyouthworks.org
832-450-9353

Eliza Montana, Senior Director of Operations
emontana@americanyouthworks.org

David Clauss, YouthBuild Austin Program Director
dclauss@americanyouthworks.org

Jody Karr, Texas Conservation Corps Program Director
jkarr@americanyouthworks.org