What are people saying about CCEO Youthbuild?

"I earned my diploma working independently and at my own pace, it was a lot easier than I thought."
      --Andrea Avendano, Class of 2008

“I was having a lot of problems at my local High School but at CCEO Gardena I was happier and could work at my own pace.”
      --Yvonne Mendez, Class of 2007

"It is very easy for me, the staff is very helpful and could still work part-time after school.”
      --Pablo Ortega, Class of 2007

The Century Center for Economic Opportunity, Inc. (CCEO) is a private, non-profit organization that serves the Greater Los Angeles area by fostering economic development through innovative employment training programs and the development of affordable housing through the YouthBuild Education and Construction Training Program and Gateways to Green Building (a partnership with the South Bay Work Investment Board).

The Mission Statement reflects our goals, and our resolution, to rebuild young people's lives through a leadership development program incorporating education and employment training focused on construction skills. Additionally, we commit to rebuilding neighborhoods by renovating neglected housing into secure and attractive homes for low to moderate income families in the Los Angeles region.

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