Youthbuild quad cities, inc. , an illinois not-for-profit corporation, was formed in january of 2007 with the purpose of providing a secure and supportive learning environment for the development of young adults by fostering work place and life skills, leadership, academic achievement, economic opportunity and community renewal.

Job Training

Youthbuild quad cities provides construction training, educational, and life skill-building opportunities to 16 - 24 year-old at-risk youth. Participants have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or ged as well as gain occupational, educational, volunteer, and leadership skills to become responsible, contributing members of society. In the process, participants revitalize blighted neighborhoods by building new homes or rehabilitating existing homes - creating wealth-building opportunities for low-income people in their own, underserved community.