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Us & Them: Reconnecting West Virginia’s Disconnected Youth

There are so many young people in the U.S. who are not in school, or working, or training for work, that there’s a name for it. They are ‘disconnected youth’ and West Virginia has one of the highest rates in the nation – 17 percent. It’s a tough group to track down because there’s a stigma attached to this status. However, a few programs are trying to bridge this gap – to connect with young people and give them a pathway and support to train for a job and a career. On this episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay explores why some young West Virginians struggle so much to move forward, and we’ll hear from a few Mountain State leaders who talk about how we might help them.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting |
By Trey Kay, Kyle Vass
Published May 27, 2021 

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Another sweet transition… YBNCWV says farewell to Program Assistant, Sharell Harmon!

We are also saying farewell to Sharell Harmon, our Program Assistant.

We will miss Sharell but could not be prouder of her and her journey in professional development. After weighing multiple job offers, Sharell has accepted a position with Philanthropy WV in their Membership and Operations department where she will share her passion to improve Appalachian Communities.

Philanthropy West Virginia

Philanthropy West Virginia is the central resource for companies, of all sizes, which are committed to community involvement, giving, and corporate responsibility in West Virginia and central Appalachia.

More news from YBUSA…

Reconstructing a Life through Service in West Virginia.

YB USA Celebrates Alumni Sharell Harmon, during Black History Month, as an inspiring young leader!
Sharell Harmon is a 2015 Graduate of YouthBuild NCWV

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A sweet farewell to YBNCWV’s AmeriCorps VISTA

This month we say goodbye to Morgan Swisher our AmeriCorps VISTA. Morgan has spent one year of volunteer service with YouthBuild. Morgan’s focus during this year has been YouthBuild Recruitment. The Covid 19 Pandemic forced YouthBuild to shut down in 2020, Morgan had to work from home for half of her service year. Despite that, Morgan successfully:
-Developed a YBNC Recruitment Handbook
-Updated our list of Community Partners and Resources
-Created Instagram and Twitter accounts to reach a wider, younger audience
-Interviewed graduates and created a recruitment video which was featured in the RCHA 40th Anniversary Gala. Click Here to See the Video or on our website www.youthbuildncwv.org
-Wrote YouthBuild NCWV’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

Morgan – thank you for a great year!
We wish you well as you transition from YouthBuild in West Virginia to your next adventure in California and possibly another VISTA Year of Service.

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Congratulations!

Hard work paid off and these three YouthBuilders earned their TASC this past quarter. Great Job! We are proud of each of You!

–Bethany Fortney
–Eddie “Eli” Gripper
–Dylan Cool