ABOUT BUILD.ORG

We are nonprofit organization that empowers youths with entrepreneurship so they can become the own CEO of their own lives.

PROBLEM

A student’s opportunity is too often limited

by their zip code, race and class.

Vision.

A world where all students—regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or neighborhood— develop the skills and connections needed to achieve economic power and freedom.

Mission.

Ignite the power of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunity. We help students become the CEO of their own lives!

BUILD’s Innovative Entrepreneurship Program

High-quality Curriculum

Allows students to engage and have
fun in project-based learning experiences where they discover their personal strengths and passions.

Teacher Training

Offers introductory workshops and
curriculum guidance to ensure educators can confidently deliver our programs.

Volunteer Engagement

Provides opportunities for professionals
in the community to come alongside students to uplift and support their journeys.

why we build Diversity & social action

BUILD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

BUILD has served students across the U.S. and Reached:

55,000+

Students reached through

our digital programming 

2,500+

Students served in-school 

2,500+

Teachers trained

910+

Cities reached

WHAT WE TEACH.

theory of change

Entrepeneurial Educators

Within a dynamic BUILD community that transforms identities and practices, Educators receive Entrepreneurial:

Entrepeneurial Students

Entrepreneurial Educators deliver highly engaging, real world BUILD Experience within a blended learning context that builds:

Entrepreneurially Equitable Society

Entrepreneurially Equitable Society

Establish the following Long-term Impact: 

Entrepeneurial Leaders and Changemakers

Students achieve post-secondary success in pathways they choose:

Download a Sample of Our Curriculum

Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.

VIDEO PREPARATION GUIDELINES

HOW TO RECORD

1. iPhone, iPad, Zoom and Loom are all choices of recording tools for their video presentation 
2. Record with both students and their presentation in view
3. Record horizontally for the best view of the students and their presentation
4. Follow Presentation Diagram to the Right

PRESENTATION TIPS.

- Make eye contact with the camera
- Notecards may be used as cue cards
•Pro Tip: Notecards should avoid having a full script
- Even when you are not speaking, don’t forget the camera is still recording!
•Be aware of your body language while you and your business partners are speaking
- Everyone has an opportunity to speak
- Professional dress is encouraged
- Practice makes perfect
•Practice how you will transition from each speaker
•Project your voice when you speak​

Follow positioning format Above

Download a Sample of Our Curriculum

Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.