Section 688.320 - What eligible activities may be funded under the YouthBuild program?Grantees may provide one or more of the following education and workforce investment and other activities to YouthBuild participants:
(a) Eligible education and workforce activities including:(1) Work experience and skills training (coordinated, to the maximum extent feasible, with registered apprenticeship programs), including: (i) Supervision and training for participants in the rehabilitation or construction of housing, including residential housing for homeless individuals or low-income families, or transitional housing for homeless individuals and in additional in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the region in which the program operates (as approved by the Secretary);(ii) Supervision and training for participants in the rehabilitation or construction of community and other public facilities, except that not more than 15 percent of grant funds-appropriated to carry out this section may be used for this activity; and(iii) Supervision and training for participants in in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the region in which the program operates, if such activity is approved by the Secretary;(2) Occupational skills training;(3) Other paid and unpaid work experiences, including internships and job shadowing;(4) Services and activities designed to meet the educational needs of participants, including: (i) Basic skills instruction and remedial education;(ii) Language instruction educational programs for participants who are English language learners;(iii) Secondary education services and activities, including tutoring, study skills training, and school dropout prevention and recovery activities, designed to lead to the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (including recognized certificates of attendance or similar documents for individuals with disabilities);(iv) Counseling and assistance in obtaining postsecondary education and required financial aid; and(v) Alternative secondary school services;(5) Counseling services and related activities, such as comprehensive guidance and counseling on drug and alcohol abuse, referrals to mental health services, and referrals to victim services;(6) Activities designed to develop employment and leadership skills, which may include community service and peer-centered activities encouraging responsibility, interpersonal skills, and other positive social behaviors, and activities related to youth policy committees that participate in decision-making related to the program;(7)(i) Supportive services and needs-based payments necessary to enable individuals to participate in the program and to assist individuals, for a period of time not to exceed 12 months after the completion of training, in obtaining or retaining employment or applying for and transitioning to postsecondary education or training;(ii) To provide needs-based payments, a grantee must have a written policy which: (A) Establishes participant eligibility for such payments;(B) Establishes the amounts to be provided;(C) Describes the required documentation and criteria for payments; and(D) Applies consistently to all program participants; and(8) Job search and assistance;(b) Payment of the administrative costs of the applicant, including recruitment and selection of participants, except that not more than 10 percent of the amount awarded under § 688.210 may be used for such costs;(d) Provision of wages, stipends, or benefits to participants in the program;(e) Ongoing training and technical assistance that is related to developing and carrying out the program; and