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				<title><![CDATA[Students Attend Women In Construction Careers Event at LA Metro Talent Hub]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We had an incredible time at Metro Los Angeles' DEOD-PLA Women In Construction Career Day at the Metro Talent Hub on Thursday, March 12th. Students had a chance to hear from a variety of guest speakers and get excited about careers in construction after graduation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:43:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Featured in CALÓ News: In South LA, system-impacted youth graduate on grounds once used to incarcerate them]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This article from CALÓ News features 2025 graduates from our site at the Youth Justice Coalition/ FREE LA High. Located inside a former juvenile center, youth impacted by incarceration and school pushout celebrate their success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:12:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Better Future Starts With Your High School Diploma]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Is earning your high school diploma worth the time and effort? Definitely! With a diploma, you can increase your earning potential and find more job opportunities, go to college or trade school, complete an apprenticeship and get a union job, start a business, or join the military. If you had to leave high school early and are looking for a second chance to earn your diploma, YouthBuild Charter School of California can help!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:56:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GoFundMe for Carlos Escobar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[While our Lennox site was still grieving the loss of recent graduate Emanuel Ajin Reynoso, they received word that Carlos Escobar, a current student who was only a few credits shy of graduating, also passed away on Wednesday morning, 10/8/31.

The Lennox team and students are doing their best to support one another and their community through this incredibly difficult time. If you are able and wish to offer support to the families, please click the heading above to contribute to the GoFundMe.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GoFundMe for Brandon Emanuel Ajin Reynoso]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This month, our Lennox site learned that Brandon Emanuel Ajin Reynoso, a 2024 graduate, had passed away. He had been working hard to support his family in Guatemala and remained connected to our SBWIB YouthBuild family through his dedication and spirit. If you are able to help the family with funeral expenses, please click on the heading link above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:29:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Mother's Hope: An Update on Our Building Hope Crisis Fund]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA["Lucy's" journey illustrates the critical need for support among students facing financial crises. The Building Hope Crisis Fund has already provided nearly $10,000 in assistance to those at risk of eviction or homelessness. With increasing requests for aid, your contributions are essential to ensure that no student is left without help. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young families in Los Angeles. Read our full Building Hope Crisis Fund newsletter update by clicking the heading link above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:41:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Resources For Our Immigrant Community]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The safety of our students, staff, and their families is always our top priority. We want to remind all of our staff, students, and their families that immigrant students are protected by law in the state of California under AB 699. YCSC will not release information to third parties for immigration enforcement purposes, except as mandated by court order. We have compiled a page of resources to support our immigrant community, including legal resources, hotline numbers, and know your rights materials. Click the heading to view.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YouthBuild Charter School of California's September Newsletter]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out our September Newsletter to see everything that our students and staff have been up to over the last month, including a tour stop at our Hollywood site by The Lennon Bus, students volunteering at our Lennox and Hollywood sites, and information about the upcoming RAPSA Forum, where several YCSC staff members will be leading workshops. Click the heading to view.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alumni Spotlight: Brenda Guizar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We sat down with Brenda Guizar, a 2022 graduate from our site at Compton YouthBuild, to talk to her about her YouthBuild experience, her advice for young people thinking about joining YouthBuild, and what she's been up to since she graduated. Check out our video interview with her on YouTube by clicking on the heading above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Support Our Immigrant Community During This Difficult Time]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Now, more than ever, our immigrant students and their families need support. As ICE raids have escalated in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas this week, many in our immigrant community are afraid to leave their homes. Help is needed to support them with groceries, transportation and housing during this difficult time. If you are able, please consider making a donation to our Building Hope Crisis Fund.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:47:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Spotlight: Israel Banks]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Israel Banks, a senior at our Fresno site, recently completed all of her credits and will be walking across the graduation stage to receive her diploma in June. Read more about Israel and her road to graduation in our Q&A.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our April Newsletter is Here!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click the link in the heading to check out our April Newsletter, featuring updates about YouthBuild Day, forklift training, field trips, and more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today (5/6/25) is National Teachers' Day and this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. We wanted to take the time to thank all of our amazing educators here at YouthBuild Charter School of California for everything they do to support our young people!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 11:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GoFundMe for Angelique McGrue's Family]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our school's SPED Coordinator Angelique McGrue's family members lost their homes in the Eaton Fire in Altadena. She has set up a GoFundMe page to help them restore their Haitian legacy and recover from this tragedy. You can donate to it at the link in the heading above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:23:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Antelope Valley YouthBuild Hosts Neighborhood Block Party]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, March 15th from 1:00 – 4:00pm, our partners at Antelope Valley YouthBuild will be hosting a Neighborhood Block Party at their campus, located at 38626 9th St. East in Palmdale. The event has been planned and organized by our Palmdale students as part of their Trimester 2 Community Action Project. The Neighborhood Block Party will be a day full of fun, food and community spirit, and community members and businesses throughout East Palmdale are all invited to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:52:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February is CTE Month!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[February is CTE (Career and Technical Education) Month, and we are excited to share some fun CTE updates from across our YouthBuild Charter School of California network. We currently offer CTE in Residential and Commercial Construction and Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (Culinary Arts), and we are planning to expand our CTE offerings to include Mechanical System Installation and Repair (HVAC/Maintenance), Machining and Forming Technologies (Advanced Manufacturing), and Design, Visual, and Media Arts Pathways. Click the heading to read more about our CTE programming.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:09:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emergency Resources for Those Affected by Wildfires]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/2015297</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We know that many of our students, staff and their families have been affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County. If you need resources, please click the link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:57:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YouthBuild Student Leaders Gather for YPC Retreat at TreePeople]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, October 16th, 48 YPC student leaders and staff representing 9 different YouthBuild programs came together for a one day leadership retreat at TreePeople in Beverly Hills. The purpose of the retreat was to connect with the youth leadership in the YouthBuild movement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:26:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YouthBuild USA Is Now YouthBuild Global]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Big news! YouthBuild’s headquarters, YouthBuild USA, is now YouthBuild Global!
As the convener, collaborator, and catalyst for the entire YouthBuild movement,
the name change affirms their service to our network as truly global. It’s an
exciting time to be a part of YouthBuild, and we will continue building brighter futures together! Check out the full press release by clicking the linked title above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What Is Mental Toughness?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Before a young person can officially become a member of one of our partner YouthBuild programs and a student at our school, they must complete a process called Mental Toughness. Learn more about what Mental Toughness is in this article written by Assistant Principal Celine Massuger.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:41:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Spotlight: Jocelynn Reyes-Garcia]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this month's Senior Spotlight, we're featuring Jocelynn Reyes-Garcia, a senior at our Fresno site who is on track to graduate in December 2024. "I needed to do this for myself to prove to myself that I am capable and smart enough to graduate so I can start the next chapter of school and enroll in college," she shared. Read our full Q&A with Jocelynn by clicking the link above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:42:46 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NOW HIRING!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We currently looking for a part-time registrar at our Canoga Park site. Interested? Click the heading for more information and to learn how to apply.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:27:18 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Passing of Student Brenda Mejia]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are extremely saddened to hear about the recent passing of Brenda Mejia, a cherished student from our Avalon site at MBHA YouthBuild. She was involved in a fatal car crash and left behind three young children. We extend our deepest condolences to Brenda's family and loved ones and to the staff and students at the Avalon site. The family shared these beautiful words about her: "Brenda was very free spirited and was always the life of the party. She made light of every situation and never wanted to see anyone upset." If you can, please donate to the GoFundMe set up by her family, linked in the heading above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:16:33 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open Heart Leaders Featured on ABC 10 News]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1929035</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our new San Diego Heart site at Open Heart Leaders was recently on ABC 10 News!  April Laster, the Executive Director of Open Heart Leaders, was interviewed and provided a tour of their new space in Downtown San Diego. In addition to the high school program we offer to young people there, Open Heart Leaders also offers life coaching, counseling, and re-entry programs for those formerly incarcerated. Check out the story by clicking on the heading above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 11:11:41 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YouthBuild Day 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We had an incredible time at YouthBuild Day on Tuesday, April 23rd at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area! We had 13 YouthBuild programs and over 300 young people come out to celebrate. The day featured carnival games, an obstacle course, flag football, sack races, student speeches, arts and crafts, and the In N Out truck.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 11:42:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Offering Virtual Mental Health Services for Students Through Hazel Health]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[YouthBuild Charter School of California has launched a new mental health service with Hazel Health. With Hazel Health, students can meet with a licensed therapist virtually or a therapy appointment. Learn more about the services offered!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:43:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Spotlight: Rick Espinoza]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1930981</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this month's Senior Spotlight we're celebrating Rick Espinoza, a senior from our Moreno Valley site at Rising Starts Business Academy. "YouthBuild gave me a chance to turn things around," Rick shared with us. "Now I have a lot more options for the future, and I've had a great time too." Check out our full Q&A with Rick here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 14:37:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Antelope Valley YouthBuild Hosts "Art Peace" Event]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In March, our Palmdale site at Antelope Valley YouthBuild hosted their Trimester 2 CAP (Community Action Project) called “Art Peace.” Art Peace was a community event focused on well-being, fostering community bonding through creative activities. Read more about the event and check out photos by clicking the heading link above!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:55:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduate Spotlight: Melissa Cordova, Class of 2013]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Melissa Cordova graduated from our El Monte site at the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps in 2013. Since then, she has gone on to earn her Associate's from Pasadena City College, her Bachelor's in Psychology from Cal State Los Angeles, and she was recently accepted to USC to earn her Master's in School Psychology. Read our Q&A with Melissa here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:00:32 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Urban Gardening with YouthBuild Growers at the Mid-City Site]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1896838</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at our Mid-City site have been honing their green thumbs every Friday as part of the YouthBuild Growers Program. Working with the Partnership for Growth Los Angeles, YouthBuild Growers is a hands-on urban farming program that empowers our students with practical gardening expertise and fosters a deeper connection to nature.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:52:55 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community School Hub Launch]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce the launch of our Community School Hub! As a Community School, YCSC’s goal is to not just provide wrap-around services, but also to engage with parents and community members to shape  the educational experiences and outcomes of our students. Our new Community School Hub is an online portal of resources tailored to the unique needs of our young people, their families and communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:29:11 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Transformative Power of Art: Featuring Brenda Guizar (Class of 2023)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1896778</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brenda Guizar, 2023 graduate of Compton YouthBuild, not only has excelled academically, but has also given back to her community through art. “I always believed college was in my future, but here I didn’t have to go through the process alone. I had help every step of the way! At Compton YouthBuild, I received opportunities to do things I never thought I was capable of doing,” said Brenda.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:53:19 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Spotlight: Edward Duran]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1876994</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Edward Duran, 17, is currently a junior attending our Moreno Valley site at Rising Stars Business Academy. We interviewed Edward about his YouthBuild experience so far, including what brought him to YouthBuild Charter School of California, his favorite part about YCSC, and what his future plans are.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:43:07 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mockingbird Education Training at Winter PD]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1873482</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our YCSC and YouthBuild program partner staff had an amazing time at our Winter PD in January. We hosted Tamara Thompson from Mockingbird Education for two days of professional development around strategies to engage, motivate, inspire and mentor students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:06:49 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Take Trip to the PGIM Real Estate Office]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1840072</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, 10/27/23, 20 students from our Avalon, Mid-City and Compton sites took a field trip to the PGIM Real Estate Office in Century City where they had a chance to explore the world of real estate as a potential career pathway. Thanks to PGIM for hosting us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:20:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December Senior Spotlight: Priscilla Reyes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1851332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our December Senior Spotlight is shining on Priscilla Reyes, an upcoming graduate from our Fresno site at Fresno EOC LCC. Click the heading to read our Q&A with Priscilla and find out more about her YouthBuild experience.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:14:19 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Remembering Irving Alvarez, Class of 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1841889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With a heavy heart, we announce the tragic passing of our beloved alumnus, colleague, and friend, Irving Alvarez. He first enrolled into YouthBuild Charter School of California in 2018 at our Downtown LA site with HSRA. Over 4 years, he subsequently attended the YJC, East LA, and Mid-City sites, where he graduated last June. This Fall, he was hired by 4 Learning, the nonprofit partner for our Koreatown site, as a Peacebuilder. Click the heading above to read a remembrance of Irving's life by Principal Tizoc Brenes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:13:22 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Action Project Spotlight: Fresno Site's Halloween Safe Night Out Event]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1841020</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For their Trimester 1 CAP, students and staff at our Fresno site created two amazing haunted spaces as part of the Fresno EOC's Annual Safe Night Out Halloween event. The event provided a fun, safe and free Halloween experience for hundreds of families that attended. Read more about the event here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:03:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Special Education Coordinator Angelique McGrue Featured on Ed Matters Podcast]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1832774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our amazing Special Education Coordinator Ms. Angelique McGrue was recently featured on the podcast Ed Matters, where she spoke about her own story and her experience at YouthBuild Charter School of California. You can listen to her two episodes by clicking the link in the heading above or by searching for the Ed Matters podcast from Fountain Valley Students for Educational Equity in Spotify.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:06:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fresno Site Featured on Fox 26 News]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1820949</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Fresno partners at Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps and Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission were recently featured on Fox 26 for the amazing work they're doing to keep their community safe. The piece also featured one of our amazing 2023 graduates, Leonel Miranda. Click the link in the heading to watch!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:03:33 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Now Hiring: Work for YouthBuild Charter School of California!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1805505</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are currently looking for a STEM teacher (credentialed Math or Science) for our site at the Youth Justice Coalition in South Central Los Angeles and an Electives teacher (single subject credentialed) for our site at LA CAUSA YouthBuild in Montebello/East LA. Click the heading to learn how to apply!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:08:24 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Now Enrolling for 2023-24: It's Not Too Late to Graduate!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1794414</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our 2023-24 school year will be kicking off on August 28th for most of our 16 campuses (our Compton site started on August 7th and our Fresno site starts on August 14th.) If you've been putting off going back to school to finish the credits you need to earn your diploma, now is a great time to enroll! Our Metro ad campaign went live in July across Metro buses, trains, and digital kiosks at stations across Los Angeles, reminding folks that "It's not too late to graduate!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:46:21 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Spotlight: Osmara Batres]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1810213</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This month's Student Spotlight is shining on Osmara Batres, a senior at our Palmdale site at Antelope Valley YouthBuild. "I came to YouthBuild thinking it was going to be the same like in my other schools," Osmara told us. "Now I’m here more motivated than ever. I have help from great teachers who care and inspire me. They don’t just care about my homework being done, they care about my wellbeing. If you think school is not for you, wait til you go to YouthBuild Charter School. You're going to think otherwise!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:04:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grad Spotlight: Sharnel Jones]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1795776</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week we are spotlighting Sharnel Jones, 26, a 2023 graduate from our Fresno site. Click the heading above to read our Q&A with Sharnel and learn more about her YouthBuild story.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:58:41 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dancing With The Grads: Our Official YouthBuild Graduation Song of 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1784535</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jordan Lyles, the 4Learning recording arts instructor at our Moreno Valley site, wrote and produced this song that he performed with students from Rising Stars Business Academy and was featured during their graduation ceremony. Check it out, and get inspired!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:03:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fresno Site Featured on Univision]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1782498</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In May, UnivisionFresno came to our Fresno site at Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps to talk to staff, students and alumni and learn more about the resources offered. Check out the segment by clicking the link in the heading above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:34:57 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School's Out for Summer!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1783368</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As of Friday, June 30th, YouthBuild Charter School of California is officially on summer break. We hope you have a safe and fun summer! If you or someone you know has aged out, fallen behind on credits, or been out of school for awhile and looking for a second chance to earn a diploma while also receiving job training, now is a great time to pre-enroll! Click the link above for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:54:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Spotlight: Luis]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1779735</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week we are spotlighting Luis, 24, a senior at our South LA site! Click the heading above to read our Q&A with Luis and learn more about his YouthBuild story.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:24:28 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Palmdale Site Launches "One Mic" Podcast]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1753782</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On 4/18/23, our Palmdale site at AV YouthBuild launched a brand new podcast called "One Mic." The podcast was created as a way to give students another platform to lead and inspire others. Learn more about the podcast and listen to the first episode by clicking the link above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:41:43 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Attend Thai Music Workshop at UCLA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the end of Trimester 2, students from our San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps sites in El Monte and Pomona traveled to UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music to participate in a  special Thai music workshop for high school students, led by Dr. Supeena Insee Adler. Read more about their experience by clicking the link in the heading above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:05:43 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Action Project Highlight: Canoga Park Carwash]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1749294</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our sites worked on a lot of incredible community action projects (CAPs) during Trimester 2. Today we are highlighting one of these CAPs, a community carwash fundraiser for the Family Rescue Center. Click the heading to read more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:45:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two YouthBuild Charter School of California Graduates Win RAPSA Courage Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1734903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jaqueline Ramirez (East LA site at LA CAUSA YouthBuild, Class of 2022) and Yoselin Reyes (Canoga Park site at RUTH YouthBuild, Class of 2022), who each won a RAPSA Courage Award scholarship for $1,000!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:23:12 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[El Monte Students Attend Young Worker Leadership Academy at UC Berkeley]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1729391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On February 9 – 11th, four students from our El Monte site, along with their teacher Mr. Reyes, traveled to UC Berkeley to attend the Young Worker Leadership Academy. It was a great opportunity for them to become leaders and advocates for teen labor rights and health and safety. Learn more about their time at the YWLA by clicking the link in the heading above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:27:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Photography Contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We recently had a student photography contest, and we were so impressed by the photos our students submitted that we wanted to share them here. Congratulations to our first place winner, Monica Rios of our Palmdale site. Runners up were Aaliyah Johnson (Fresno site) and Jonathan Martinez (Avalon site.)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:22:47 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Video: What's Your Favorite Part About YouthBuild Charter School of California?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1715073</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We asked students from three of our sites what their favorite part about being a student at YouthBuild Charter School of California was. Watch this video to see what they said.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:55:23 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[T1 Community Action Project Spotlight: Fresno and Palmdale Sites]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1708269</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Now that the first trimester of 2022-23 has ended, we wanted to highlight the amazing T1 CAPs (Community Action Projects) that our Fresno and Palmdale sites worked on. Our Fresno students and staff worked on a Halloween Safe Night Out event, and our Palmdale students and staff put together an event called "Beautiful Struggles: Seeking Safety Together." Read to learn more about our CAP process and these featured CAP events.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:43:33 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our Students' Creativity Shines In "In Our Own Words: Vol. 3"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1676270</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the past several years, teachers in our English Department have worked with students in their classes to assemble a collection of their poetry and writing from the year that they publish in an anthology called "In Our Own Words." The third volume was published in July 2022, and we wanted to share some excerpts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:43:55 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YCSC's Student Art Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1689225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, we hosted a virtual student art contest where we asked students to submit a piece of art that answered the question, "What does YouthBuild mean to you?" We posted the artwork on our Instagram and Facebook, and students, staff, and their friends and family could vote by liking the posts. Check out all 18 submissions here!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:29:48 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Homeless Youth Awareness and National Runaway Prevention Month]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1683426</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[November marks National Homeless Youth Awareness and National Runaway Prevention Month. Learn more about youth homelessness and the support available for homeless students at YouthBuild Charter School of California. And join us in wearing green every Friday in November!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:44:50 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Education is Forever Scholarship Winners Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1664361</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to introduce the YouthBuild Charter School of California graduates who were selected for the 2022 Education is Forever Scholarship, Brenda Pena-Jimenez, Samuel Reynolds Jr., Shyanne Seyler, Jazmin Miranda, Rosa Nieto, and Bridget Burton. Read their bios and learn more about their college plans by clicking the link in the heading.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:07:42 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Campus Beautification at Our Lennox SBWIB YouthBuild Site]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1673054</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Lennox site at SBWIB YouthBuild got a fresh new look this week. In addition to their new signage (thanks to Lorenzo at Workhorse Sign Co.), students and staff are currently working on a larger campus beautification project as part of their Trimester 1 CAP (Community Action Project.) Learn more about what they've been up to, including their recent work with Tree People.]]></description>
				
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				<title><![CDATA[Now Enrolling!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[YouthBuild Charter School of California is now enrolling for the 2022-23 school year at all 15 of our school sites. Get started by filling out an enrollment interest form today. Watch the video at the link to learn more about the services that YCSC and its YouthBuild partners offer to young people ages 16-24 who need to earn their diploma.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:34:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Compton YouthBuild's Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program Featured in "The Imprint"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1640289</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our partners at Compton YouthBuild/ EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services were recently featured in an article in "The Imprint," along with Rafael Alvarado, a 2020 graduate of their construction apprentice readiness training program. Since completing Compton YouthBuild's apprenticeship readiness program in 2020, "Alvarado is now a fourth-level carpenter apprentice on his way to becoming a journeyman, where he can make $56 an hour. He’s worked on high-profile projects like an opulent hotel in downtown L.A. and a new transit line at the airport...Now, at 26, he is a newly minted homeowner."
If you or someone you know is looking for the apprenticeship readiness training needed to get a well paying union job, call Compton YouthBuild at (310) 631-2000!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:34:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduate Spotlight: Anthony Pinto]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1645188</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This month's graduate spotlight is shining on Anthony Pinto, a 2022 graduate from our Lennox site at SBWIB YouthBuild. At YouthBuild Charter School of California, Anthony found an environment where he could thrive in school and take construction classes to prepare him for a future career in the construction and building trades. Click the heading to read more about Anthony's YouthBuild experience.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:01:28 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Moreno Valley Recording Arts Students Debut Song at Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1629761</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The talented recording arts students from our Moreno Valley site at Rising Stars Business Academy were hard at work in the studio this year. They debuted a new song at their 2022 Graduation Ceremony. The song was written by student Moani Slaughter and features vocals by student Jennifer Rojo and emcees Kaleb Price, James Bell, and Jennifer Rojo. We hope you'll give it a listen.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:37:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduate Spotlight: Gabrielle Calhoun]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1633371</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gabrielle Calhoun, a 2022 graduate from our San Bernardino site at YouthBuild Inland Empire, enrolled at YouthBuild Charter because she wanted to earn her diploma and show her five children the value of an education. Click the heading to read our full Q&A with Gabrielle.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:37:42 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Are Hiring Teachers!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1618706</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are currently hiring single-subject credentialed English and Math teachers. Check out our Employment Opportunities page or simply click on the headline above for details. To apply, email jobs@youthbuildcharter.org and include the position you're applying for in the subject.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:38:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Spotlight: Bridget Burton]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1627732</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week we are spotlighting Bridget Burton, a senior at our Fresno site. "What I liked most about YouthBuild Charter School was their passion and eagerness for you to succeed," Bridget shared. "They were continuously supportive and non judgmental. They provided a comforting and safe place to learn." Click the heading to read our full interview with Bridget.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CAMT Lab Day Provides Students with Hands-On Job Training]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1623420</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th, our CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician) students took part in a Lab Day at the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles. During the Lab Day, students had the opportunity to receive hands-on training in areas like plumbing, electrical, welding, and drywalling.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:14:44 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How EntreNous Helped A Compton Student Transition From Hopeless to Hopeful]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1622557</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Maria Diaz (Class of 2020, Compton YouthBuild site) and our partners at EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services were recently featured in an LA Mag story titled, "How EntreNous Helped A Compton Student Transition From Hopeless to Hopeful." After graduating, Maria was hired by EQ Office, which recently partnered with EntreNous, providing over $1.2 million in donated labor and in-kind donations to renovate and transform their facility as well as starting a 1:1 mentorship program for seven Compton YouthBuild students. Click the link in the headline above to read the full article on LA Mag's website.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:01:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Spotlight: Daisy Abigail Barrera-Torres]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1624619</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week's Senior Spotlight is shining on Daisy Abigail Barrera-Torres, a senior at our Canoga Park/ RUTH YouthBuild site. Read Daisy's full Q&A at the link in the header.  Daisy credits YouthBuild for teaching her that she is resilient and helping her to get out of her comfort zone and become more confident in asking questions. Daisy plans to complete her AA at Los Angeles Pierce College before transferring to a university to major in psychology with a minor in ethics and moral philosophy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:07:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating YouthBuild Day, Carnival Style!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1604564</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, April 21st,  young people and staff from 18 local YouthBuild programs across Southern California gathered together at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas to celebrate California YouthBuild Day with carnival games, food, and festivities!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:10:46 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Education is Forever Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Applications]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1594831</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're excited to announce that our friends at Education is Forever have opened up their scholarship application for 2022 graduates! If you are (or will be) a 2022 graduate and are interested in going to college after graduation, we strongly recommend that you apply!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 15:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Q&A: Shyanne Seyler, Class of 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1614292</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out our Q&A with Shyanne Seyler, a senior at our Fresno site. We hope that Shyanne's story motivates others to drop back into school to earn their diploma from YouthBuild Charter School of California!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 13:43:32 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Spotlight: Anna España]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1612240</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For this week's Senior Spotlight, we're highlighting Anna España, a senior from our Fresno site at the Fresno EOC LCC. Anna plans to attend college to become a social worker or preschool teacher after she graduates in June. Click the link in the headline above to read more about Anna.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 14:38:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Antelope Valley YouthBuild Premieres Their Documentary "Open the Doors of Hope"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1593774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and staff from our Palmdale site at Antelope Valley YouthBuild site created this documentary as part of their Trimester 2 Community Action Project (CAP). The theme for their CAP was "homeless, but still human," and it focused on causes of and solutions for homelessness in their community. Click the link in the heading above to watch it on YouTube. We hope you'll take the time to check it out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:23:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LA CAUSA YouthBuild Hosts Introduction to Catering Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1588783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of their Community Action Project, our East LA site at LA CAUSA YouthBuild hosted an Introduction to Catering Showcase. At the event, students in Chef Orlando's Culinary Arts class presented a delicious buffet of small bites and debuted three unique vinaigrette salad dressing creations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:23:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Compton YouthBuild Students Create New Promo Video]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1586375</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Mr. Crehan's film class at our Compton YouthBuild site created this commercial for their classroom based program. This was genuine collaboration: from what was covered, to the way each scene was shot, to the order in which it was presented, to the music used, to the editing. Everything! It was all filmed by our member, Crystal Amador. Click the heading link above to view it on YouTube.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:15:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YouthBuild Day, Carnival Style!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1600284</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will be celebrating YouthBuild Day on Thursday, April 21st at Frank G. Bonelli Park in San Dimas, CA from 10am - 2pm. Join us for food, games, and festivities. Click the link in the heading above to register.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:12:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tribute to Irene Marin]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Irene Marin, a March 2021 graduate from our El Monte site at the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps, was tragically taken from this world on December 24, 2021. In addition to being an outstanding student at YouthBuild Charter School of California, Irene was a volunteer with Project Coffee Cup, an El Monte Police Explorer, a Rio Hondo College student and a beloved daughter. We wanted to honor her legacy and share her story with others.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:52:18 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join Us For LA CAUSA YouthBuild's Introduction to Catering Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1585858</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Next Friday, March 18th, students from our East LA site at LA CAUSA YouthBuild will be showcasing what they've learned in Chef Orlando's Culinary Arts class this trimester.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:52:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Want to Become a Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1570240</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are now recruiting students to join our CAMT job training program! CAMT students earn 10 credits and will be placed in a paid internship in Summer 2022. Classes start on March 10th, so sign up today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:21:11 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Support SB 579!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We need your support as we seek to stabilize our funding for this year and next.  California Senate Bill 579, which will allow us to use our 2019-20 school ADA as our revenue calculator for 2021-22 and for 2022-23.  With this “hold harmless” in place for these two years, we will be able to emerge out of this pandemic without suffering devastating financial losses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:44:43 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Compton YouthBuild Partners with Kaiser Permanente and McCarthy Building Companies on Construction Education Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1550916</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kaiser Permanente and and McCarthy Building Companies partnered with Compton YouthBuild to provide our Compton students with educational workshops, woodworking experience, and a tour of an active job site. McCarthy Construction donated materials and supplies for students to build container gardens that they could take homem and students were invited to tour an active construction site – the expansion of Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center’s emergency department.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:40:17 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Spotlight: Yashimah G.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1563095</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this month's Student Spotlight, we are featuring Yashimah, a student at our Lennox site at SBWIB YouthBuild. Yashimah credits YouthBuild's supportive environment for helping her stay on track and improve her grades.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:11:15 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated Covid-19 Safety Plan Now Available]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1557452</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We've made some updates to our Covid-19 Safety Plan as of 1/20/22. These include new mask guidelines for staff, testing and screening guidelines, and quarantine guidelines. The new Safety Plan also includes additional resources and information in the Appendix, including instructions for our self-screening app and the rapid antigen testing process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:57:43 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pomona Site Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Their New Location]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1550751</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After having to relocate during the pandemic, our Pomona campus recently hosted a ribbon cutting and resource fair at their new location at 305 E. Arrow Hwy. The event also included a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic and tours of the new classrooms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:35:26 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Spotlight: Lupe Acevedo]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lupe Acevedo, a senior at our Fresno/Owens Valley site, just finished completing her credits to graduate. She’s excited to experience all the new opportunities that come from earning a high school diploma, including pursuing higher education. Congratulations, Lupe!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:19:53 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lunch Program Notification 2021-22]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Free meals will be available for all YouthBuild Charter School of California students for the 2021-22 school year. Be sure to fill out and return the Household Income Data Collection Form.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:54:17 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students and Staff in East LA Ring in the Holiday Season With Their Annual Posada]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1540603</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our East LA site at LA CAUSA YouthBuild  held their annual Posada celebration on Wednesday, December 8th. Students, staff and alumni gathered for delicious food, games, gifts, and awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:21:05 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lennox Students Take an Environmental Awareness Day Trip to the Beach]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1533189</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and staff from our Lennox site at South Bay WIB YouthBuild took an Environmental Awareness day trip to Dockweiler Beach on November 4 where they talked about the environmental challenges facing Californians.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:03:38 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Spotlight: Angel Gonzalez]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Angel Gonzalez, a student at our Lennox/ SBWIB YouthBuild site, came to YouthBuild so he could get away from the gang culture at his previous school. Thanks to the construction training program at SBWIB YouthBuild, Angel began to thrive and make changes to his life. Read more about his YouthBuild story here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:32:20 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Returning to In-Person Learning for 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1482883</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to be back in the classroom for a return to in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year! To help you navigate all the new changes to health and safety at our school sites in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we've put together a new web page to keep track of all the updates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:19:51 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Deoutrie Dodson Wins RAPSA Courage Award Scholarship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Deoutrie Dodson, a senior at our Fresno site, on being awarded a $1,000 RAPSA Courage Award Scholarship. The RAPSA Courage Award celebrates students who have faced unusual barriers to completing their high school education and did so recognizing the value of a high school diploma for personal, family or community accomplishments. It includes a $1,000 scholarship to assist with post-secondary education expenses at either a career technical institution, a college or a university. Read more about Deoutrie's story at the link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:01:22 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: November 15-21, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1529458</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's National Apprenticeship Week! Our Construction Academy has been a catalyst for many students to earn their MC3 pre-apprenticeship certification and continue on to Southern California Building and Construction Trades apprenticeship programs.  Several of our Construction Academy alumni have since completed apprenticeship programs and are now journeymen and women. We wanted to highlight two of those alumni, Luis Rivera and John Paul Ruiz.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:43:57 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[South LA Students and Staff Celebrate Día de los Muertos]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1526514</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our South LA students and staff built a community altar and took a field trip to Grand Park and Olvera Street in Downtown LA on November 2 to celebrate Día de los Muertos. The trip was part of their Community Action Project (CAP), exploring the theme of healing from trauma. Click the headline to learn more about their trip and view photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:02:22 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Teacher Derek Featherstun is a Champion Both In and Out of the Classroom]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1513605</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our amazing STEM teacher Derek Featherstun on becoming 2021 No Gi Master Black Belt World Champion!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:45:01 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notification of YCSC Independent Study Options for 2021-22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1480332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the 2021/22 school year, YCSC is required to communicate the educational options for families and their pupils in the 2021–22 school year related to Independent Study. With the recent passage of AB 130, all schools and school districts must now notify parents and guardians of their options to enroll their pupil in in-person instruction or Independent Study during the 2021–22 school year (EC Section 51747).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:42:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our New Website!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1336896</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:29:14 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AB 104 Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[AB 104 was signed into law by the Governor on June 21, 2021, and requires the adoption of a policy regarding student retention for students who in the 2020-21 academic year received deficient grades (to include a mandatory consultation meeting with parents/guardians). For students enrolled in high school in 2020-21, it allows parents to request grade changes for the 2020-21 school year to Pass or No Pass on their transcript and requires website posting and notice about the right to request a grade change.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:08:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Our Class of 2020-21!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1470153</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic and distance learning, over 270 young people graduated from YouthBuild Charter School of California during the 2020-21 school year. Congratulations, graduates!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:49:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Education Is Forever Scholarship Now Accepting Applications!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1423156</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All 2021 YCSC graduates are now eligible to apply for the Education Is Forever Scholarship and Mentorship Program for the opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship and be paired with a mentor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:21:57 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Beauty from Ashes": A Virtual Community Action Project]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1411922</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On March 18, 2021, our Palmdale site at Antelope Valley YouthBuild hosted a virtual CAP (Community Action Project) called "Beauty from Ashes: A Virtual Empowerment Summit." If you missed the event, we recorded the Zoom and edited a video together, so you can check it out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:50:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YCSC Statement Against Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1408294</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At YouthBuild Charter School of California, we formally oppose any and all forms of racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:18:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Continuing with Distance Learning During Trimester 3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1351905</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After a complete review of the ongoing global concerns of both the spread of COVID-19 and of the extensive survey input from all stakeholders, the YouthBuild Charter School of California Board of Directors has decided to continue with Distance Learning during Trimester 3 of the 20/21 school year. Please continue to check back for additional updates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:20:40 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black History Month Reading Recommendations From Our English Department]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[To celebrate Black History Month, our English teachers shared some of their favorite books by Black authors. How many of these have you read and what other books would you recommend? 📚✊🏿]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:24:56 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our Statement on the Insurrection at the US Capitol]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please read our statement on the insurrection that took place at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021. As a school, we know that our ultimate goal is to prepare our students to take their rightful place as leaders in their communities and in the world. This requires all of us as educators to convert moments like what happened on 1/6/21 into teachable moments from which to prepare valuable leadership lessons for our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:57:59 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rising Stars Business Academy in the News]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Executive Director Alicia Berridge and our partners at Rising Stars Business Academy in Moreno Valley were recently featured in the Press Enterprise.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:28:56 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Resonance, Our English Department Newsletter - Volume 3, Issue #1]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1358034</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The latest issue of "Resonance," our English Department newsletter, is finally here! This issue features teacher highlights from their experiences attending NCTE 2020, a virtual conference held in November. It also introduces our newest English teacher, Robert Montes. And, lastly, a short video to bring in a little holiday cheer.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:21:29 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Give the Gift of Scholarships and Mentorship This Holiday Season!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.youthbuildcharter.org/apps/news/article/1358933</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Help the Education is Forever Scholarship Fund raise $5,000 by the end of the year! Funds raised will go directly to providing scholarships and mentorship support for selected YouthBuild Charter School of California graduates who plan to attend college in 2021. Find out how you can make a difference.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:43:52 -0800</pubDate>
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