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, have better school attendance, grow in essential interpersonal and emotional skills such as self-awareness and problem-solving, and are more likely to complete high school and succeed in college.
BUILD asks that all mentors commit to working with students for a full academic year. Mentors meet with students for 1.5 hours, weekly throughout the academic year at one of our partner schools. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all mentor sessions are held virtually.
Learn more about becoming a BUILD mentor below!
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News - September 23, 2022
Tune into iHeart Philadelphia Community Podcast | Innovation League Feature on 9/25
Coded by Kids is creating opportunities for underrepresented young people to become tech and innovation leaders by providing education, resources and support. I chat with CEO Danae Mobley about the program and registration for the upcoming Innovation League.
News - September 19, 2022
Two local organizations join forces to open doors in tech and innovation for Philly youth
Article by Al Dia News. There are many different industries that young individuals can look to that serve as examples of successful, high-earning careers. However, for many, the access and exposure to certain career paths are underrepresented. To address this, two organizations — Coded by Kids (CbK) and BUILD.org — are partnering together to expand opportunities for both children and adults.
