Education, Stabilization, REVITALIZATION​

Build UP is the nation’s first and only early-college workforce development high school. We provide 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 necessary tools to lead successful lives, such as job-ready skills, financial literacy, leadership training, a high school diploma and an associate's degree.

Families earn access to own affordable, stable housing units they can take pride in and even rent
​to earn passive income while building equity and wealth.

Stable careers and upward economic mobility empower students and their families to stay home in order to lead long-term community revitalization.

Our vision

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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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 BILLINGSLEY
BUILD UP ENSLEY, FOUNDING COHORT 

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Build UP included in $10MM Fannie Mae Sustainable Communities Challenge. 
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Address:
2301 Avenue E
Birmingham, AL 35218

Phone:
205-847-4086 or 504-330-6198 (Mark's Cell)

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