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YouthBuild Student Leadership Conference

On May 4, 2007 during for the second day of the YouthBuild Student Leadership Conference, State Representative Jake Wheatley, Jr. was one of several presenters. Representative Wheatley spoke to the students about the importance of voting, the role of elected officials and how citizens can make an impact on their communities.

The YouthBuild Student Leadership Conference is an annual event held at our downtown location to equip students with tools for their transition after YouthBuild.

A special thanks to the following for your participation:

ACTION-Housing, Inc. staff, Career Link, UPMC, Urban League of Pittsburgh, Oxford Management, Black Contractors Association, APCON, Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh, IDI Productions/ UWEBTV, State Representative Jake Wheatley, Jr., Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office Depot, Our Father’s House and the entire YouthBuild Staff.