{"id":5033,"date":"2018-01-24T09:05:08","date_gmt":"2018-01-24T17:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsincerity.us\/?p=5033"},"modified":"2023-05-20T09:01:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T09:01:13","slug":"build-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kilde.org\/new-sincerity\/build-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How One Non-Profit’s Art of Failure Lessons Are Slashing H.S. Dropout Rates"},"content":{"rendered":"

High school drop-outs are reportedly unqualified for 90% of US jobs, a staggering statistic that leaves those on the lower end of the economic spectrum with little chance to move up. The non-profit BUILD<\/a> is making sure that students not only finish high school but have the skills to push their own entrepreneurial ideas in the real world. Skill number one? Stick your neck out\u2014even if it’s uncomfortable\u2014and be willing to fail.<\/p>\n

BUILD helps high school students start businesses through a four-year program. The non-profit first began working with students in East Palo Alto, California in 1999 and, because it has garnered success and grants, has now spread to five cities across the nation. They start by bringing successful entrepreneurs into classrooms to help students grow their own personal passions into potential businesses. This means taking risks and trying things that take them out of their comfort zone.<\/p>\n

Nick Ford, a teacher at their Washington DC branch told Upworthy, “I left a lot of that learning up to them. That is why BUILD is amazing. The students pick their path, and I help them find what they need in order to walk it.”<\/p>\n

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The 7th Annual #BUILDgala is just 5 weeks away! Did you know that since it’s founding BUILD has expanded from one city to five! Please join us on March 23rd as we applaud the impact BUILD continues to make. #funfactfriday<\/a><\/p>\n

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