Casa Verde Builders (CVB) is a green jobs training service program teaching youth ages 17-24 cutting-edge, green construction techniques. Participants build energy-efficient, affordable homes in East Austin for first time homebuyers and learn the construction process from foundation to finish. This award-winning program is proven to produce higher academic performance and consistent attendance for its participants and creates a foundation for youth to pursue quality higher education and jobs placement. In partnership with the US Department of Labor and YouthBuild USA, CVB is a nationally-recognized leader in combining green building with affordable housing.
Since Casa Verde Builders began in 1994:
- Over 1,000 Corps members served
- Corps members have built over 80 energy-efficient, affordable homes
- Over $1,250,000 in property taxes generated by CVB built homes
Within the 2008 – 2009 school year:
- 65 Corps members have completed over 20,000 service hours
- 40 Corps members graduated to receive either a high school diploma or GED
- 19 Corps members began attending college, and 21 were placed in jobs
Awards & Recognition:
- The Corps Network’s Service Project of the Year – Excellence in Green Building in the Energy Conservation Category, 2009
- Gold Medal Winner for Hot Climates, National Association of Home Builders, 2005
- President’s Service Award, Points of Light Foundation, 1999
If you are interested in learning more about Casa Verde Builders, please contact Annette Harris at 512.744.1945 or AHarris@americanyouthworks.org.
