Establishes grant program for NJ YouthBuild programs through DOLWD; makes appropriation.

This bill establishes the New Jersey YouthBuild Act, creating a state grant program administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to fund local programs for economically disadvantaged youth, especially those who have not completed high school. It requires funded programs to provide a balanced mix of 50% classroom education (including high school equivalency, life skills, and leadership training) and 50% hands-on construction or rehabilitation work on housing for low-income or homeless individuals. Programs must offer stipends to participants, counseling services, and pathways to industry-recognized credentials, with all projects directly serving community housing needs. The bill appropriates state funds to support these comprehensive education, job training, and housing rehabilitation efforts for eligible youth.