Entrepreneurship is the spark. College, career and life success are the goals.

BUILD is an entrepreneurship program for underserved high school students that teaches them how to build their own business while becoming the CEO of their own lives.

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We connect our young entrepreneurs to a network of volunteer mentors from the business world who light a path along the way, creating access and opportunity.

Every year in America, there are half a million, brilliant kids dropping out of high school.

Entrepreneurship means opportunity – for the students BUILD serves and for all of us through a more diverse, equitable and interconnected community.

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Event Recap: BUILD’s 2025 #GivingTuesday Party Livestream
Event Recap: BUILD’s 2025 #GivingTuesday Party LivestreamDecember 4, 2025A Night of Impact & Entertainment! Because of your generosity, passion, and belief in our students, this year’s How Will You BUILD? Giving Tuesday livestream was a huge success and […]Read More
BUILD Teacher Referral Program
BUILD Teacher Referral ProgramNovember 17, 2025BUILD’s Teacher Referral Program 11/17/2025 Update Educator Referral Form To support you during the busy holiday season, we’re extending the deadline for the BUILD Teacher Referral Program to December 15, 2025 and […]Read More
BUILD The Future 2025 Was A Huge Success!
BUILD The Future 2025 Was A Huge Success!October 20, 2025BUILD The Future 2025 Recap, Highlights & Photos What an unforgettable night! From the lively student-led Sales Bazaar to the inspiring Pitch Competition on the outdoor stage, to the heartfelt […]Read More

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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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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.