Join us in BUILDing
Generation Entrepreneur

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Join over 70 companies who are actively supporting
and engaging with BUILD’s work.

THE PROBLEM

Each year, more than 500,000 students dropout of high school. Countless others remain disengaged in school, leaving too many students unprepared for success in the 21st century.

THE SOLUTION

Entrepreneurship education can change this!

Since 1999, BUILD has used entrepreneurship education as a vehicle to tap into the potential of youth of color

 

Through the empowering experience of running a real business, students demonstrate increased proficiency in six critical competencies we call Spark Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Innovation, Grit, and Self Management. Most importantly, BUILD students develop a vital sense of self-agency over their education and careers.

YEAR-LONG SPONSORSHIP

As a partner, you can be part of the solution to empower more youths nationwide
so they can be the CEO of their own lives.

INCUBATOR

$50K+

Lead sponsorship of one BUILD event or student workshop.

VISIONARY

$25K+

Collaborate with BUILD on a custom volunteer experience to align with
the passions of your team.

ANGEL

$10K+

Vote and provide feedback on student innovations.

Engagement Opportunities

Serve as a judge

Provide encouragement, ask questions, and provide feedback on student team pitches a panel of judges in a Shark Tank style setting.

2 hrs

Be a coach

Business Team Coaches help BUILD students bring their ideas to life while growing their skills, confidence, and connections to the business world.

2 hrs

Become a Secret Shopper

Attend Sales Bazaars to ask student business teams about their products and evaluate their customer service skills.

2 hrs

Run a Skills-Based Workshop

Share your talents by providing skills-based workshops on branding, financial literacy, resume building, and more.

2 hrs

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BUILD’s impact

Student impact

0 %
Of BUILD students report that their teacher motivates and challenges them to do well in school.
0 %
Of BUILD students report that their teacher motivates and challenges them to do well in school.

Teacher impact

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Of BUILD teachers agree that BUILD is helping them become better teachers.
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Of BUILD teachers agree that BUILD students are more prepared for college and careers.

Mindsets

  • Develop self-agency
  • Maintain resilience and grit
  • Foster a growth mindset
  • Pursue adaptability

Skillsets

  • Build 21st Century “Spark Skills”
  • Plan for economic mobility
  • Improve technology skills
  • Social capital & networking

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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​

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.