The Businesses Behind the Builders

Community & Corporate Partners

The Businesses

Behind the

Builders.

Our partners don't just write checks. They invest in a workforce pipeline, a stronger community, and the next generation.

501(c)(3) Verified

Tax-Deductible

3 Sponsorship Tiers

Workforce Pipeline Access

100%

Free to every participant

Every program PROJECT BUILD offers is completely free — made possible entirely by sponsors and donors.

12+

Industry certifications offered

OSHA 10, forklift, CPR, construction trades, retail — credentials employers in SWFL are actively hiring for.

152k

Trade workers needed nationally

The U.S. construction industry needs 152,000+ additional workers. Our graduates are part of the answer.

60

Days to employment, on average

Most PROJECT BUILD graduates are actively employed within 60 days of completing the program.

Why Sponsor

More Than

Philanthropy.

It's Strategy.

Construction and skilled trades workforce is aging out faster than it can replace itself. At the same time, thousands of young people in our region are unemployed and untrained — a gap that costs businesses money every single hiring season. When you sponsor PROJECT BUILD, you don't just do good. You build the workforce your business depends on.

Priority Access to Certified Graduates

Employer partners receive direct introductions to job-ready graduates before any public listing. Your hiring problem becomes a solved problem — before it costs you a recruitment fee.

Real Brand Visibility in the Community

Your logo on our website, Impact Report, event signage, and social channels — in front of local families, civic leaders, and decision-makers who notice who shows up for their community.

Fully Tax-Deductible Contribution

As a registered 501(c)(3), all sponsorships are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Formal documentation provided within 5 business days of your gift.

A Stronger COMMUNITY for Everyone

When young people become employed, financially stable, and purpose-driven — neighborhoods improve and local economies grow. That's the environment your business operates in. Investing in it is self-interest with a conscience.

9.4%

Of the construction workforce is under 24 — the gap your sponsorship helps close

2×

Retention rate of mentored hires vs. standard job-board placements

$0

Cost to every participant — only possible because of partners like you

5M+

Opportunity youth nationally — SWFL's share needs local employers who care

Sponsorship Levels

Choose Your

Impact Level

Every tier makes a direct difference. Whether you're a small local business or a regional employer, there's a partnership level built for you — with benefits that grow with your investment.

All sponsorships are fully tax-deductible. You'll receive a formal acknowledgment letter within 5 business days of your contribution. Not sure which tier fits? Reach out — we respond within one business day and we'd love to have a conversation.

Community Partner

BRONZE

$1,000 / year

  • Logo on PROJECT BUILD website — Partners page

  • Recognition in annual Impact Report

  • Social media acknowledgment — 1× per year

  • Tax-deduction documentation provided

  • Invitation to annual partner appreciation event

  • Logo on event signage & materials

  • Priority graduate access for hiring

  • Named program element or scholarship

Workforce Builder

SILVER

$5,000 / year

  • Logo on PROJECT BUILD website — Partners page

  • Recognition in annual Impact Report

  • Social media acknowledgment — 1× per year

  • Tax-deduction documentation provided

  • Invitation to annual partner appreciation event

  • Quarterly impact update on your investment

  • Featured on website homepage partner banner

  • Named program element or scholarship

Founding

Sponsor

GOLD

$10,000+ / year

  • Named program element, certification, or scholarship

  • On-site recruiting days with pre-screened graduates

  • Co-branded press release at partnership launch

  • Speaking opportunity at graduation & events

  • Custom year-end impact report with your ROI data

  • Board-level strategic partnership meeting

  • Recognition as Founding Sponsor in perpetuity

  • First right of renewal each year

Our Partners

The Organizations

Building With Us

These are the businesses, agencies, and organizations that have chosen to stand behind PROJECT BUILD and the youth we serve. Their investment — in time, resources, and trust — makes everything possible.

Every partner on this page has directly contributed to a young person earning a certification, landing a job, or building financial stability for the first time. That's not marketing — it's impact you can trace directly to a name on this page.

Get Started

Your Logo

Belongs Here.

The businesses on this page are shaping the future of the youth and workforce — building something that goes far beyond any single quarter's bottom line. Let's talk about what partnership looks like for your organization.

A non-profit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth and young adults through mentoring, financial literacy, and workforce development.

Programs

  • Mentoring

  • Financial Literacy

  • Workforce Development

  • Certifications

  • Job Placement

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Empowering Youth. Strengthening Communities.

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