BUILD

Nonprofit or community organization

Last modified: September 4, 2012, 10:02 PM

Founded in 1999, BUILD's mission is to use entrepreneurship to excite and propel disengaged, low-income students through high school to college success. We believe that the power of student ideas in action drives youth to reach their fullest potential in school and beyond. Our four-year high school program offers a unique blend of entrepreneurship, academics, and personal support that attracts and motivates many students who are otherwise at high risk of failing classes and dropping out of high school.

Our students develop their own business ideas, write business plans, pitch to funders, and launch real businesses. This real-world business experience makes school relevant and motivates them to succeed. To help them become college-eligible, students also receive individualized academic support and advising for their school-work and college planning.

BUILD currently serves 700 high school students at programs located in East Palo Alto and Oakland, CA; Washington DC; and Boston, MA. For more information see: www.build.org.

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator - AmeriCorps VISTA - Volunteer opportunity

Last updated:

June 24, 2013

Location:

Boston, MA, US

Description:

BUILD, a national youth entrepreneurship program, is seeking two full time AmeriCorps VISTA for its Boston Office. Founded in 1999, BUILD's mission is to use e...
Be a mentor. Change a life! - Volunteer opportunity

Last updated:

June 24, 2013

Location:

Redwood City, CA, US

Description:

Did you know 7000 high school students drop out of high school every day? Help us fight the drop out epidemic by being a mentor for BUILD! BUILD uses entrepren...
Be a mentor. Change a life! - Volunteer opportunity

Last updated:

June 24, 2013

Location:

Oakland, CA, US

Description:

Did you know 7000 high school students drop out of high school every day? Help us fight the drop out epidemic by being a mentor for BUILD! BUILD uses entrepren...