You are invited to come see! Tours will be offered throughout the afternoon.
This new center will serve as a vibrant hub for innovation, education, and connection, providing young adults and community members in the Smoketown neighborhood with access to workforce training, mentorship, and vital wraparound services. We look forward to celebrating with you!
YouthBuild Louisville
Choose the career path YOU want!
Earn your diploma while learning a trade! This program is 10 months long and uses a combination of education, training and community service.
Supports are in place to help you succeed and enter the workforce or college after graduation.
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
Info@Blueprint502.org
Urban Conservation Corps
Urban Conseration Corps members earn certifications and participate in hands-on training preparing for green jobs.
Jobs await graduates in local utility companies (MSD, LG&E and Louisville Water Company), nurseries, and natural setting municipal jobs in Louisville.
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
Conservation2@Blueprint502.org
Youth Housing Program
Note: Housing placement is available to young adults who meet certain eligibility requirements. Contact us today to see how we can help!
We provide:
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
Housing@Blueprint502.org
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician
Course will help you earn your CAMT credential, allowing you to improve your knowledge and skills boosting your reputation and confidence.
This program trains and validates your basic knowledge in areas like:
Job placement services for graduates of the program.
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
CAMT@Blueprint502.org
Brownfields Training
Our aim is to train a new workforce to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse Brownfields. Course certifications include:
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
Brownfields@Blueprint502.org
HazMat Kentucky
Classes that utilize state-of-the-art equipment are taught with a hands-on training style by seasoned trainers.
Hazardous Waste Worker Training offers strategies and proper management to workers who may be exposed to hazardous materials while performing jobs covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA), Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard. These and outher course options can be found on our website.
Ideal for: EMT and fire professionals, community members, school and trade school participants.
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
Info@HazMatky.com
S.T.E.A.M.S. Program
Note: This program is exclusively offered to Meyzeek Middle School students from the Smoketown Neighborhood.
This program aims to serve 75 students per year with case management, mentorship, and referrals to community resources. The primary goal of this program is increasing attendance and educational attainment while decreasing behaviorial suspensions.
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
Steams1@Blueprint502.org
Smoketown Community Center
Note: The Smoketown Community Center (SCC) is an important neighborhood amenity that will serve youth and adults in Smoketown and the surrounding area.
Smoketown Community Center will offer:
* a safe space for neighbors to meet
* a safe zone for homework studies
* will offer a makerspace
* after school activities for youth
* hub for community activities
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
SmoketownCC@Blueprint502.org
GED Testing Center
The GED Testing Center is open for all community members to use. Sign up for testing is handled through the Adult Basic Education Office of Jefferson County Public Schools.
Earning a GED® credential in Kentucky offers the opportunity to increase your earning potential, improve your career options, and open the door to higher education opportunities.
Take the next step toward your personal goals and career, and schedule your GED® test today.
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
Info@Blueprint502.org
Project Warm
Any households at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, over 55 years of age, and/or is differently abled.
Project Warm assists homeowners in keeping their homes warm in cold weather
and cool in hot weather through weatherization services provided by professional staff and volunteers.
Three main services are available at no cost to qualifying low-income homeowners and residents:
Contact:
(502) 290-6121
Info@Projectwarm.org
SummerWorks
SummerWorks serves as your advocate as you enter the workforce. It’s a great opportunity to explore careers of interest, get real job experience, and develop professional references. Whether you’re trying to find your first job or one that advances you as a young professional, we are here to help!
As a participant in this free program, you receive:
Contact:
We are preparing the new workforce!
Learn more at SummerWorks.org!
Learn more about this exciting program and complete YOUR application today!
Coming soon! Smoketown Community Center
A Hub for Youth Empowerment
The Smoketown Community Center represents a bold step forward in empowering Louisville’s youth. YouthBuild Louisville’s mission is to help young adults create productive, sustainable lives, and this center is the living embodiment of that commitment. Through education, job training, and leadership development, this space will provide young people with the tools they need to thrive.
