What is Build UP?
Build UP is an innovative educational program dedicated to empowering low-income youth by equipping them with career-ready skills. Through paid apprenticeships and academic coursework, the initiative targets the next generation of leaders, providing essential tools such as financial literacy, leadership training, and pathways to home ownership. This approach aims to foster community revitalization and economic mobility, enabling families to access affordable housing and build sustainable wealth. Build UP's commitment to social justice and dismantling systemic oppression is central to its mission of ensuring a brighter future for its students.
How much funding has Build UP raised?
Build UP has raised a total of $150K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$150K
Debt (2020): $150K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Build UP
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Build UP?
With its substantial capital infusion, Build UP is poised for significant expansion. The large-scale, late-stage funding suggests a strategic focus on scaling operations, potentially broadening the reach of its apprenticeship programs and academic support. Future initiatives may include partnerships to increase affordable housing opportunities and further solidify pathways for economic mobility within underserved communities. The organization's emphasis on community revitalization and long-term stability indicates a strategic direction aimed at creating lasting social impact.
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