Grants Associate - (Redwood City, CA)

Organization Profile: Founded in 1999, BUILD uses entrepreneurship-based, experiential learning to ignite the potential of youth in under-resourced communities and equip them for high-school, college and career success. BUILD's unique program offers students a four-year entrepreneurship background designed to reinforce the Common Core, develop 21st Century Skills and motivate student engagement in school. Starting in ninth grade, BUILD students work with their peers and community mentors to develop business ideas, pitch to funders and launch real businesses. As they journey through high-school, BUILD provides students with support in navigating the college application process and the opportunity to explore college and career options, while expanding their businesses or opting into community internships.