Franklin County YouthBuild/Youth over Us, Inc.

What Franklin County YouthBuild/Youth over Us, Inc. does

Franklin County YouthBuild, operating under the legal entity Youth Over Us, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development program based at 1455 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 2004 and affiliated with the YouthBuild USA national network (founded by Dorothy Stoneman in 1978), the organization serves opportunity youth aged 17–24 in the Franklin County area, providing free integrated programs that combine GED/High School Diploma preparation with vocational training tracks in construction (NCCER and HBI-PACT certifications) and healthcare (EKG, Phlebotomy, STNA, and Patient Care Technician credentials via Ultimate Health). Participants earn a stipend every two weeks while enrolled, complete a Mental Toughness screening program, and receive post-graduation job placement and retention support for up to one year, with college credit articulation through Columbus State Community College and apprenticeship pathway access via Messer Construction and the Carpenters Union.

The core technology stack is non-proprietary: registration runs on JotForm, in-kind donations are solicited via an Amazon Wishlist, and program delivery relies on industry-standard curricula (NCCER, HBI-PACT) and partner-provided clinical training (Ultimate Health). No software products, APIs, mobile apps, or proprietary platforms are disclosed. The business model is grant-funded: the primary revenue stream is U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grants, supplemented by tax-deductible monetary and in-kind donations from individuals, employer matching programs, and corporate sponsors (including KeyBank). Programs are provided free of charge to participants, removing any consumer-pricing mechanics.

Operationally the organization runs lean, with a stated headcount of approximately 7 staff led by Executive Director/CEO Mike Dean (with the organization since 2009, in the top role since 2019) and Case Manager Mikekela Dean. Go-to-market is community-led: recruitment flows through partner referrals (Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Jobs and Family Services, Godman Guild, PowerCity Church, Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission), social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), the YouthBuild national network, alumni testimonials, and a structured in-person admissions process at the Columbus facility. Marketing and program enrichment activities include a Youth Over Us Film Summer Camp, a rural summer camp experience, and a website (fcyouthbuild.org) showcasing student-produced films.

Name

Franklin County YouthBuild/Youth over Us, Inc.

Legal name

Youth Over Us – YouthBuild Franklin County

Website

https://fcyouthbuild.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Franklin County YouthBuild/Youth Over Us, Inc. is a Columbus, Ohio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development program serving opportunity youth ages 17–24 with free GED preparation, construction and healthcare vocational certifications, stipends, and job placement support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transition Programs (Reentry, Workforce Readiness & Life Skills for At-Risk Youth) (EDAJAEAF), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB), Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

Keywords

• Youth workforce development
• Vocational training programs
• GED education services
• Construction skills training
• Healthcare certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grants. YouthBuild program is a Department of Labor funded program providing construction training to disadvantaged youth. The organization operates as a grant-funded workforce development initiative.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a multi-service 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Youth Over Us receives tax-deductible monetary donations from individuals, employers offering matching gifts, and corporate sponsors. Additional non-cash donations include computers/laptops, construction supplies, GED books, vehicles for program transportation, and in-kind services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Franklin County YouthBuild (Youth Over Us, Inc.) provides free, integrated workforce development programming for opportunity youth ages 17-24 in Columbus, Ohio, combining GED/High School Diploma instruction with vocational training tracks in construction (NCCER/HBI-PACT certifications, including hands-on rehabilitation of affordable housing) and healthcare (EKG, Phlebotomy, STNA, Patient Care Technician certification via Ultimate Health). Participants earn a biweekly stipend during training and receive wraparound services including counseling, case management, job readiness training, and up to one year of post-graduation retention support.

Product overview

Youth Over Us/Franklin County YouthBuild is a multi-service nonprofit offering an integrated workforce development program for opportunity youth ages 17-24. The core program combines GED/high school diploma completion with vocational training tracks in Construction and Healthcare, supplemented by job readiness training, leadership development, and supportive services including counseling and case management. Students earn stipends while participating, with the program culminating in industry-recognized credentials and job placement assistance. The portfolio includes: the GED/High School Diploma Program as the academic foundation, the Construction Training and Healthcare Training programs as the two vocational tracks (with Construction leading to NCCER/HBI-PACT certifications and Healthcare leading to Patient Care Technician certification), Job Readiness Training for employment preparation, Life & Leadership Skills and Mental Toughness programs for personal development, and Summer Camp programs including a specialized filmmaking camp. All services are provided free of charge to participants, with follow-up support extending up to one year post-graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GED / High School Diploma Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,250+ youth helped since 2004
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• YouthBuild USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004National affiliation providing program model framework. Franklin County YouthBuild mirrors YouthBuild USA founded by Dorothy Stoneman in 1978. YouthBuild USA extends to youth and community development fields to diminish poverty in the USA and worldwide. Provides access to AmeriCorps program, national standards, and network resources.
• Messer ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner provides Registered Apprenticeship training facilities and on-the-job training sites for construction students. Students tour union apprenticeship training facilities to learn about union structure and benefits.
• Columbus State Community College (CSCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement provides college credits to construction program graduates. Students can earn college credits while earning industry certifications through NCCER and HBI-PACT programs.
• Ultimate HealthcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealthcare certification training provider offering EKG, Phlebotomy, and STNA training. Upon completion, students receive Patient Care Technician Certificate. Provides 12-week training program, the highest level of certification statewide.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides nationally-recognized construction industry certifications. Students earn credentials that open doors to high-quality jobs in building trades.
• HBI-PACTmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry certification program for construction training. Partners with YouthBuild to provide standardized curriculum and credentials for at-risk youth.
• Ohio Department of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency partner supporting GED/High School Diploma programs and educational outcomes for youth participants.
• Ohio Jobs and Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState workforce agency partner. Job Developer utilizes COWIC's job bank for placement services. Provides workforce development support and job placement resources.
• Carpenters Union (UBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion partnership providing construction industry connections and apprenticeship information. Students tour union apprenticeship training facilities.
• DCBIA (Downtown Columbus Building Industry Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDowntown Columbus building industry association providing industry connections and potential employment pathways for construction graduates.
• Godman GuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner providing support services and community connections for youth participants.
• Ohio Rehabilitation Services CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing rehabilitation and employment services for individuals with disabilities, supporting workforce placement outcomes.
• PowerCity ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity faith-based organization partner supporting youth development and community engagement initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eckerd Connects: Nonprofit providing workforce development, education, and career training for at-risk youth and adults. Comparable target population and DOL grant-funded operational model, with broader geographic footprint.
• NPower: Nonprofit offering free technology training and job placement to veterans and underserved young adults. Comparable in delivering industry-recognized certifications and wraparound support services to opportunity youth.
• Per Scholas: Nonprofit providing tuition-free technology and trade training to underemployed adults from low-income communities. Comparable tuition-free, industry-credentialed workforce development model targeting similar demographic barriers.
• Year Up: National nonprofit providing workforce training, corporate internships, and college credits to opportunity youth ages 18-24. Directly comparable dual-track academic-plus-vocational model serving similar at-risk young adult populations.
• STRIVE: National nonprofit providing workforce development training, job readiness, and placement for opportunity youth and adults facing barriers to employment. Directly comparable model with industry-recognized credentials and employer partnerships.
• i.c.stars: Workforce development nonprofit offering intensive technology training and leadership development to opportunity youth. Comparable dual-track academic-plus-technical model with wraparound support and strong employer placement focus.

Regional players

• Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC): Local Ohio workforce development board providing job training and placement services in the Columbus region. Partners with the subject organization for placement services and competes for the same participant pool and public funding.
• Goodwill Industries of Central and Southern Ohio: Regional Goodwill nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and placement services to low-income individuals in central Ohio. Competes for similar participants and state/federal funding sources.

Broad incumbents

• Job Corps: Federally operated career training program for low-income young adults ages 16-24, run by the U.S. Department of Labor. Comparable population, age range, and federal funding channel, but operates at much larger national scale as a government program.
• YouthBuild USA: National umbrella organization supporting a network of 250+ local YouthBuild affiliates using the same program model. Direct parent/sponsor of the subject organization and the comparable nationwide network it could scale through.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FCYouthBuild
• Facebookfacebook.com/fcyouthbuild.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/franklin_county_youthbuild
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franklin-county-youthbuild-youth-over-us-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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