Be a BUILD Mentor 2021-2022
Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of young entrepreneurs? Research shows that students who build relationships with caring, consistent adult mentors set higher educational goals, […]
Why I BUILD | Mandy Boose
Meet Mandy Boose, BUILD Bay Area College Access Program Manager What inspires you to work at BUILD? I’m inspired every day by our students, by knowing that each graduating BUILD […]
DC Council Budget Sets Students Up For Strong Year
Last month, BUILD Metro DC’s Regional Executive Director, Karleton Thomas, was asked to testify at the DC City Council’s Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, Budget Oversight Hearing. On July 20th, the DC Council approved […]
BUILD Summer Retreat
Last month BUILD celebrated its annual Summer Retreat week, during which staff took time to pause, breathe, build relationships across regional teams, have fun, share some laughs, and reflect on […]
Why I BUILD | Shawn Berriman
Several months ago, I came across a report on COVID-19’s impact on DC students. It was disturbing. It’s incredibly tough to read it and not feel for those impacted. There […]
Congratulations to BUILD’s Class of 2021!
BUILD has made a huge impact on me and I truly appreciate all that they do for their students! – Yarency, BUILD Graduate and Scholarship Recipient After an unprecedented virtual school year, BUILD was excited […]
BUILD Celebrates Juneteenth
BUILD applauds President Biden for officially making Juneteenth a national holiday. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. We asked our Black Affinity […]
BUILD Sponsors Senator Coons Bipartisan effort to harness America’s entrepreneurial spirit in economic recovery
Many aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those who live in distressed communities, lack the runway capital – funds for space, materials, and support – needed to launch their business. Access to capital […]
BUILD Your ESSER Plan
The BUILD program aligns 100% with ESSER funding requirements. At BUILD.org, entrepreneurship is the spark, college, career, and life success are the goal. Bring BUILD to your school with the ESSER Funding.
