YouthBuild

3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Shreveport, LA 71107 http://ybshreveport.lunabyte.io/

The SUSLA YB program helps individuals get the basic skills they need to obtain their High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSED) and obtain a construction certification. The goal is for participants to receive life skills/employability skills instruction as well as Work keys Certification. The program operates through funding provided by the Department of Labor (DOL) Employment & Training Administration (ETA) and other local programs. Should applicants meet the criteria of one of the stated funding sources, he/she could be eligible to receive supportive services inclusive of childcare assistance, transportation assistance, and assistance with various fees and job referrals. All services are based on availability and funding.

Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) Community Development Corporation (CDC)/Southern University at Shreveport Facilities Incorporated (SFI)

The SUSLA Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a nonprofit organization created by Southern University at Shreveport to enhance the quality of life of its students, faculty, and staff; as well as the residents of the community in which the university resides. The SUSLA CDC believes in building the capacity of businesses as well as individuals so that each can maximize their services to the community. The CDC believes that this enhancement can be realized through many efforts and services; including, but not limited to, the following:

Convenient Banking
Homeownership Training
Housing Development
Workforce Development
Neighborhood Revitalization
Community Networks
Capacity Building