Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) is a nonprofit organization that helps young adults build skills, education, and career pathways through meaningful service opportunities. MHYC Corpsmembers support communities across Colorado through programs focused on construction, conservation, and workforce development. The Sustainable Trades Pathways (STP) program at MHYC is a 20-week pre-apprenticeship opportunity designed to prepare young adults for careers in construction related trades. STP Corpsmembers serve Metro Denver residents through hands-on projects, including installing efficiency upgrades in homes. Corpsmembers serve in teams using MHYC vehicles, tools, and materials while gaining real-world experience. Members also engage in classroom, online, and hands-on training connected to career pathways such as HVAC, solar, residential efficiency, and/or environmental sustainability. Corpsmembers can earn industry-recognized certifications including OSHA-10, CPR/First Aid, and other technical credentials while building leadership, career readiness, and workforce skills. This is an AmeriCorps funded position.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : • Sustainable Trades - Provide high-quality customer service to low-income households across the Denver Metro area through affordable housing construction, sustainability initiatives, and other community-based projects. Corpsmembers will support residential retrofitting and conservation projects by completing household visits, installing high-efficiency lights, toilets, thermostats, and water-saving fixtures. Corpsmembers will also receive hands-on training and gain work-based learning experiences connected to sustainable trades and related career pathways. • The Community: Provide support and complete service projects with affordable housing partners, sustainability initiatives, and other local nonprofits and community organizations. Projects may include residential retrofitting, solar and energy efficiency projects, community gardens, food banks, neighborhood clean-ups, and other community-based service activities.
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , counseling sessions .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment .
AmeriCorps State / National
Sustainable Trades Pathways Crew Member
Program Locations
COLORADO
From 06/15/2026 To 06/26/2026
Website https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/
https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/
