TITUSVILLE, Fla. — A Titusville man says he has found his purpose in helping troubled youth find purpose of their own.

Former pastor Delvin Smith Sr. founded the Boyz2Men with Purpose program.

The program aims to teach young men and women a trade, like carpentry, and tile or electrical work.

Smith says he not only serves as a mentor, but works to teach the kids lifelong skills to help them succeed in life.

One project his students completed was revamping the pulpit stage at Love Center Church in Titusville.

The young people did all the work, from building the platform to rewiring the electrical outlets.

“As a result of their hard work, they are able to see what they accomplished,” Smith said.

The project lasted two years, but Smith said it was a labor of love that laid the foundation for the kids to have a productive future.

Jamarion Snead, 17, said there’s no place he’d rather be to become a mentor himself, while also honing his construction skills.

“Be the best person I can be," he said of his goals. "Show them the right way, make sure they don’t do the same things I did."

Snead said when he was younger his behavior didn’t measure up and his life was on the wrong path.

“My main problem was I didn’t feel value, so I just spent my time on the streets,” he said. “Had a few brushes with the law — not my proudest moments. This program sent me on the right track.”

Smith said he’s proud of how Snead turned his life around.

“I’ve enjoyed being able to use my hands, carpentry work, handy-work and helping others,” he said.

So far, Smith says he has helped around 50 young people learn skills that he hopes will lead to a positive change in their lives.