In 2014, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was authorized, with the law taking effect in 2015. As the implementation continues, there are new opportunities and challenges facing YouthBuild programs. This resource page will help you plan and strengthen your program with a wide range of tools and examples of best practices, particularly related to program planning, program management, and performance outcomes.
Planning and Compliance
- YouthBuild-Related TEGLs and TENs
- DOL YouthBuild Toolbox
- DOL Compliance Documentation and Key Guidance
- YB WIOA FAQ Sheet
- TEGL 14-09: Mental Toughness/Orientation Allowable Costs in a YouthBuild Program
- TEN 13-11: YouthBuild Participant Documentation
- Construction Training at a YouthBuild Program Handbook
- TEGL 35-12: Definition and Guidance on Allowable Construction Credentials for YouthBuild Programs
- TEGL 5-10: Match and Allowable Construction and Other Capital Asset Costs for the YouthBuild Program
- TEGL 6-15: Qualifying Work Sites and Construction Projects for YouthBuild Grantees
Education
- Education at a YouthBuild Program
- Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
- Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
- CASAS
- TEGL 15-10: Increasing Credential, Degree, and Certificate Attainment
- TEGL 18-11: Improving Literacy and Numeracy Gains of Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Construction Plus
- Construction Plus Framework for a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Experience
- TEGL 07-14: Guidance for Implementing Construction Plus Component of the YouthBuild Program
YouthBuild Fundamentals/Planning Tools
- Grantee Planning Period – Guidance & Best Practices TA Toolkit
- First Year YouthBuild Program Planning Checklist
- Transition/Third Year DOL YouthBuild Program Checklist
- DOL YouthBuild Tip Sheet Directory
- YouthBuild Site Placement Readiness Assessment Tools
- Career Development Placement and Transition Plan
- Post-Program Placement Planning: A Strategy to Assist with Placement
- Creating Postsecondary Partnerships that Work
- Finding Postsecondary and Employer Partners
- Post Program Placement E-Learning Series: Employer Partnerships
Apprenticeship
- Registered Apprenticeship Toolkit
- Apprenticeship Resource Guide
- Construction Plus Framework for a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Experience
