• National

Black History Month 2023

BUILD celebrated Black History Month by honoring and showcasing our talented students, educators, staff, and extended community for their achievements and entrepreneurial ventures. BUILDing racial equity matters. The work is rigorous, but everyone deserves a chance to have a seat at the table. Take a look!

Music helps us BUILD. Did you know that we have our own theme song? In 2021, BUILD We Must was written and performed by Najee Janey. The song shows our vision for “Generation Entrepreneur”, who values working for themselves and creating solutions to tomorrow’s problems. 

The BUILD community is so dynamic. Entrepreneurship is our business and everyone’s journey is different. Watch and listen as these talented individuals speak to the impact of BUILD in their lives.

Students are the heart of BUILD. Jaquan is a student at High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media in Canarsie, Brooklyn. He is excited about being an entrepreneur because he can solve problems in his community and help people in need.
This is why Jaquan BUILDs.

At BUILD, we strive for excellence, build bridges, and value diversity. Diversity at BUILD means that our staff and community at large include people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, etc. We aim to mirror the populations we serve as we continue this journey to giving youth across the nation the pathways to a better tomorrow. Here are some thoughts from a few of our leaders.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

From Youth Alumni & Fellows to Published Advisors: How Edgar and Bjourn Helped Chart a New Course for Education

April 29, 2026
BUILD alumni came full circle at our first Bay Area Alumni Panel at Oakstop in Oakland, returning to share their journeys with 38 students from ...
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Celebrating 5 Years of BUILD Pittsburgh 

April 9, 2026
Celebrating 5 Years of BUILD Pittsburgh In 2021, BUILD Pittsburgh launched its first pilot at ...
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Building Brands and Confidence: DC Students Step Into the World of Social Media Marketing at Capital One

March 19, 2026
BUILD alumni came full circle at our first Bay Area Alumni Panel at Oakstop in Oakland, returning to share their journeys with 38 students from ...
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Bay Area Alumni Return to Inspire the Next Generation of Young Leaders at Aspire Golden State Preparatory Academy

March 19, 2026
BUILD alumni came full circle at our first Bay Area Alumni Panel at Oakstop in Oakland, returning to share their journeys with 38 students from ...
Read more

From Youth Alumni & Fellows to Published Advisors: How Edgar and Bjourn Helped Chart a New Course for Education

BUILD alumni came full circle at our first Bay Area Alumni Panel at Oakstop in Oakland, returning to share their journeys with 38 students from Aspire Golden State Preparatory Academy. Once in the same seats, they now inspire the next generation as they navigate college, careers, and what comes next.
READ MORE

Celebrating 5 Years of BUILD Pittsburgh 

Celebrating 5 Years of BUILD Pittsburgh In 2021, BUILD Pittsburgh launched its first pilot at McKeesport Area Senior High School, serving just 50 students. Now, BUILD Pittsburgh has grown to […]
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Building Brands and Confidence: DC Students Step Into the World of Social Media Marketing at Capital One

BUILD alumni came full circle at our first Bay Area Alumni Panel at Oakstop in Oakland, returning to share their journeys with 38 students from Aspire Golden State Preparatory Academy. Once in the same seats, they now inspire the next generation as they navigate college, careers, and what comes next.
READ MORE

Bay Area Alumni Return to Inspire the Next Generation of Young Leaders at Aspire Golden State Preparatory Academy

BUILD alumni came full circle at our first Bay Area Alumni Panel at Oakstop in Oakland, returning to share their journeys with 38 students from Aspire Golden State Preparatory Academy. Once in the same seats, they now inspire the next generation as they navigate college, careers, and what comes next.
READ MORE

BUILD.org Expands Entrepreneurial Curriculum for National Entrepreneurship Week 2026

Fambiz Expansion Pack: Basics in Branding with Adobe To mark National Entrepreneurship Week, BUILD.org announced the recent expansion of its nationally recognized entrepreneurship curriculum with new and updated digital learning […]
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Adobe and BUILD.org Partner to Launch New Curriculum Basics of Branding, FamBiz Expansion Pack for Grades 7–12

Fambiz Expansion Pack: Basics in Branding with Adobe BUILD.org and Adobe today announced the launch of BUILD’s FamBiz Expansion Pack: Basics of Branding with Adobe, a new free digital curriculum designed […]
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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​

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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.