American Youthworks

We're still buzzing from last week! Our hearts are full following an unforgettable evening at Antone's! Thank you for celebrating with us and for supporting our programs and the young people in our communities. Have a look through the amazing event pictur

"While I was in the program, I got my GED, Manufacturing Certificate, OSHA 10, and CPR certified. I even visited four different colleges. What made it really special was doing it with a group of people who also didn't come from perfect situations. We all

"I walked away with certifications in OSHA, NCCER, Solar Installation, and Pre-Apprentice Electrical Training, plus valuable skills in solar panel installation and home framing. The highlight for me was the people, working alongside a great team and learn

Learn what it means for a plant to be Native, Non-Native or Invasive! Staff members, Brook and Lexi, lead young people in our Louisiana Conservation Corps program on habitat restoration and invasive species management projects. Thank you Brook and Lexi fo

Mahnoor, a graduating crew leader on our Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) program's Conservation and Disaster Response crew, completed the Women's Tree Climbing Workshop (WTCW) after hearing about the opportunity through our City of Austin partnership. Con

Read the journal entry from Peter L., a Texas Conservation Corps participant on the Trails Across Texas crew, who wrote this while out on hitch (extended camping) at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Thank you Peter for sharing your story with our commun

The Clean & Green program started a journal in 2022. At the end of their service day, participants can choose to write in it to share their experiences with us. Here's what they have said about our program throughout the years! "Thank you for this opportu

Courtney Reeves, the YouthBuild (YB) program CORE Service Coordinator, has been with American YouthWorks for nearly 10 years as a staff member, and before that was a participant in the YB program. Read on to hear Courtney's story, from High School to now.

The American YouthWorks community has been growing for 50 years now! In the AYW 50th Story Series, you'll hear from staff and board members who are new and who have been with AYW for decades. Thank you to everyone in the AYW community for your dedication

The American YouthWorks community has been growing for 50 years now! In the AYW 50th Story Series, you'll hear from staff and board members who are new and who have been with AYW for decades. Thank you to everyone in the AYW community for your dedication