Yvette, Youth Build Boston, BYSN youth committee

Yvette is 21, and currently in the program, Youth Build Boston and a member of the Boston Youth Service Youth Committee. Yvette felt that she needed something to help her to a career for her future. She previously was a member at the program, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, where they helped Yvette find the program Youth Build Boston. At her program she has the opportunity to learn carpentry, which makes her happy that she can learn the trades and skills she can use for a lifetime. Yvette challenges herself with being a responsible adult,finding a steady job and waking up on time, but she is doing a great job. In 2011 Yvette was honored the Boston PIC achiever award for her hard work. Her long term goals are to get into the carpentry union and to get a steady job in carpentry. Youth Build Boston has helped her grow and be a better person, she has met a lot of good people and has learned how to network. Through BYSN and Youth Build Yvette feels good about having a successful future.