Hi,
My name is Zaniya. I’m 17 and a member at YouthBuild Lake County. From the first day I came to YouthBuild, I felt comfortable and safe. Before YouthBuild, I didn’t have very high self-esteem. The staff at YouthBuild really helped me build my confidence and being able to do things like mock interviews has made me feel good about finding a job. I was even elected to join the Youth Policy Council and got to plan events and be a leader for my peers.
When I started the program, I only had two high school credits. Because of YouthBuild, I completed my course work and earned my diploma. Now I am a high school graduate, I just bought my first car, and I am working part-time. I want to study social work and plan to enroll at the College of Lake County to earn an associate degree and then transfer to a four-year HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).
YouthBuild helped me with so much. I’ve found a clear path for myself and I have higher self-esteem. The staff is amazing, and they really care. I know if I need help getting enrolled in college or getting a good job, YouthBuild will be here for me. I have a support system here for life. It was powerful to realize what a successful support system looked like. They met me where I needed help and gave me the tools to succeed.
Zaniya Campbell (High School Graduate!!!!!)
Hi,
My name is Zaniya. I’m 17 and a member at YouthBuild Lake County. From the first day I came to YouthBuild, I felt comfortable and safe. Before YouthBuild, I didn’t have very high self-esteem. The staff at YouthBuild really helped me build my confidence and being able to do things like mock interviews has made me feel good about finding a job. I was even elected to join the Youth Policy Council and got to plan events and be a leader for my peers.
When I started the program, I only had two high school credits. Because of YouthBuild, I completed my course work and earned my diploma. Now I am a high school graduate, I just bought my first car, and I am working part-time. I want to study social work and plan to enroll at the College of Lake County to earn an associate degree and then transfer to a four-year HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).
YouthBuild helped me with so much. I’ve found a clear path for myself and I have higher self-esteem. The staff is amazing, and they really care. I know if I need help getting enrolled in college or getting a good job, YouthBuild will be here for me. I have a support system here for life. It was powerful to realize what a successful support system looked like. They met me where I needed help and gave me the tools to succeed.
Zaniya Campbell (High School Graduate!!!!!)
YouthBuild Lake County actively works to fight social inequities and bridge the opportunity gap for underserved young adults in Lake County. We have helped over 800 youth in our community become self sufficient as they secure their high school diploma, learn marketable career skills, earn industry recognized credentials, and land their first job. This year, with your help, we can make an even bigger difference!
You can help youth in our community reclaim their education, gain career skills, and renew their purpose in life. You can make a lasting impact in the lives of young people by making an investment in our youth and donating through YouthBuild Lake County.