Youth Development Non-Profit
Building Lives.
Building Futures.
PROJECT BUILD prepares at-risk youth and young adults for sustainable careers through mentoring, industry-recognized credentials, skilled trades training, and real job placement. Every program is free.
About Us
More Than a Program.
A Movement.
PROJECT BUILD is a nonprofit organization rooted in the belief that every young person — regardless of their circumstances — deserves a real shot at a meaningful life. We work alongside at-risk youth and young adults equipping them with the tools, skills, and mindset to become responsible, productive contributors to their families and communities.
Our approach is holistic and human-centered. We don't just hand out certificates — we walk alongside our participants, addressing the internal barriers that hold them back before introducing the external skills that propel them forward.
- Mentoring Building mindset and self-awareness as the foundation for lasting growth.
- Financial Literacy Teaching the money skills that schools skip and employers expect.
- Workforce Development Industry-recognized certifications and real career placement support.
- Community Partnerships with local agencies, businesses, and families who care.
Voices of the community
What we do
Our Three Core Programs
From initial concept to final construction, we provide comprehensive architectural
services tailored to your unique needs.
01 — Mentoring
Mindset Before Skillset
Before a young person can succeed in a career, they need to understand themselves. Our mentoring program uses group dialogue, self-reflection, and guided discussion to help participants identify personal challenges, build self-worth, and develop the resilience needed to persevere in the real world.
02 — Financial Literacy
Money Skills That Actually Matter
What good is a paycheck if you don't know how to grow it? Our financial literacy curriculum partners with local banks and industry professionals to teach budgeting, credit-building, investing basics, and smart financial planning through weekly classes and one-on-one coaching sessions.
03 — Workforce Development
Credentials. Careers. Confidence.
We prepare young adults for in-demand roles in construction, retail, and skilled trades through industry-recognized certifications, mock interviews, resume workshops, and direct job placement support. Participants leave ready — not just qualified.
The Need Is Real
Why This Work Matters
5M+
Opportunity youth in the U.S. — ages 16–24, not in school or employed
29
Average age of a new construction apprentice — revealing the access gap for younger workers
152K
Additional construction workers needed to meet national housing demands
9.4%
Of the construction workforce is ages 16–24, compared to 11.6% across all industries
The construction industry is aging faster than it can replace itself — and young people, especially those from underserved communities, are nearly absent from the pipeline. Women make up just 4% of construction workers. Youth unemployment remains critically high. The gap is wide, and the cost of leaving it unfilled is measured in communities left behind.
Why Project BUILD
We Meet Youth
Where They Are
Other programs offer training. We offer transformation.
The difference is in the depth of our approach. We build the whole person, not just their resume.
Mentoring Framework
We address the internal barriers — mindset, self-worth, resilience — before teaching external skills. This is what makes the difference stick.
Industry-Recognized Certifications
From OSHA 10 to forklift operation to CPR — our participants earn credentials employers are actively hiring for.
Real Job Placement Support
We don't stop at training. Mock interviews, resume building, and active employer partnerships mean participants leave with opportunities, not just certificates.
Located in Florida & Metro Georgia
We work in partnership with local agencies, families, and businesses who know this community — because lasting change is always local.
BUILD
Building & Uplifting Individuals through Learning and Development
Every letter in our name is a commitment — to the youth we serve, the families we support, and the community we're building together.
Ready to Start Your Project?
Let's discuss your vision and explore how we can bring it to life.
2025 Annual Impact
Our Impact
by the Numbers
In 2025, PROJECT BUILD served 150 at-risk youth and young adults
through a structured, accountability-based workforce development program.
Every participant graduated. Every participant earned at least one
industry-recognized credential. The results speak for themselves.
150
At-risk youth & young adults served — justice-involved, foster age-out, and low-income households
100%
Program completion rate — every enrolled participant graduated with no exceptions
100%
Certification rate — every participant earned at least one industry-recognized credential
75%
Secured stable employment in construction, logistics, and customer service
45%
Of employed graduates entered the construction industry directly
300
Youth targeted for 2026 — expanding to Metro Atlanta with 150 in SWFL & 110 in Atlanta
Real Stories
Voices From Our Community
Get Involved
Be Part of the Change
Whether you volunteer, donate, or open your doors as an employer
partner — your involvement creates ripple effects that go far
beyond a single young person. It reaches families. It strengthens
communities.
A non-profit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth and young adults through mentoring, financial literacy, and workforce development.
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Contact
Florida Address:
3845 Beck Blvd Blvd #805, Naples, FL 34114
Georgia Address:
Email: [email protected]
Atlanta Mobile: (770) 880-8270
Florida Mobile: (239) 898-0608
Florida Office: (239) 304-9638
Empowering Youth. Strengthening Communities.
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