American YouthWorks | 1,583 followers on LinkedIn. Empowering young people to strengthen communities, build careers, and improve the environment. | American YouthWorks helps young people realize their full potential and effect positive change within their community. Through our two primary education and career training programs, YouthBuild Austin and our Conservation Corps, we provide the building blocks for learning and engagement that young people can build upon as they grow into adulthood. Conservation Corps crew members conserve natural landscapes and recreation areas across the Central Southern United States.