Build the Future introduces and teaches youth various trade skills in construction, plumbing, carpentry, and electricity. Youth ages 13 to 21 will gain core values critical to their success through an interactive learning environment. Through real-life, hands-on experiences, learners will develop the skills to build a sustainable future for themselves and their community.
EEIC will purchase five blighted properties and enlist trained professionals to convert them into sustainable homes complete with a food garden, solar, and energy-efficient appliances. Build The Future pilot program will complete five Florida homes within one year. Properties will then be available to low-income families to purchase.
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