Build UP gives me a lot of hope for the future because I am getting rid of the blight in my neighborhood. I see it as an opportunity. "
KHRISTIAN BILLINGLSEY
BUILD UP ENSLEY, FOUNDING COHORT
Build UP included in $10MM Fannie Mae Sustainable Communities Challenge.
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From High School to Home Ownership
Would you like to earn money and career skills while also gaining a world-class education? Build UP is looking for the next generation of leaders to commit to a program that builds communities and individual wealth. Fill out the form below to learn more about enrolling.
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Education, Stabilization, REVITALIZATION
Build UP is the nation’s first and only early-college workforce development model that provides low-income youth with career-ready skills through paid apprenticeships with industry-aligned secondary and postsecondary academic coursework, leading them to become educated, credentialed, and empowered civic leaders, professionals, homeowners and landlords.
Students gain the tools necessary to lead successful lives, such as job-ready skills, leadership training, a high school diploma and an associates degree.
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Families have access to affordable, stable housing they can take pride in and even rent to earn passive income and build wealth.
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Stable careers and upward economic mobility empower students and their families to lead long-term community revitalization.
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OUR VISION
To empower and equip youth and communities to determine their own future.
A Model that Combats Generational Poverty
As part of Build UP's program, participants will acquire a career-focused education,
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gain knowledge and skills in a high-demand professional field,
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and become owners of homes and rental properties to build wealth and earn passive income.
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This creates an economic and social safety net resulting in the
longer-term revitalization of their communities.
longer-term revitalization of their communities.
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Build UP- EnsleyBuild UP- Ensley is our launch site (August 12, 2018), on which we focus all initial growth and improvement efforts. Build UP- Ensley currently has a team of over 15 full-time, part-time, and contracted staff members leading over 50 youth towards successful futures that they determine.
Build UP's unique approach is an anti-gentrification revitalization model that empowers long-term growth driven by young leaders (Build UP graduates) from within the community. |
Connect With Us
Why Ensley?This once-flourishing and lively community is now in need of revitalization.
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Support UsContribute to Build UP and help us enable youth, families and communities to lift themselves out of poverty.
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Learn MoreSubscribe to our blog to stay up-to-date on progress and events. Follow us on social media @buildupwork
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