Join BUILD!

An elective class where you learn to be CEO of your own business and CEO of your own life

What is BUILD?

BUILD is an elective class where you learn to run your own business. Choose to be a part of this exciting opportunity by signing up today!

Get hands-on experience running a real business

Through the BUILD class, you learn what it takes to run your own small business with your teacher and a team of your classmates. And, you get UC- approved A-G elective credits.

Work with great mentors and pitch to judges

You'll work on a team with mentors from leading Bay Area companies to design a product, launch a business and pitch to judges to earn real money.

Explore your college and career interests

BUILDers also learn about college and career options by connecting with BUILD mentors and volunteers. One of the best ways to decide on your future college and career pathway is to hear from different working professionals!

What does it take?

  • Attend BUILD class during the school day

  • Participate in 3 BUILD-wide events per year

  • Communicate with your BUILD teacher, team members, and mentors.

What do students say?

  • "BUILD has taught me how to be responsible and collaborate with others. It also helped me become more comfortable with talking to people I don't know."

  • "I learned how to become a young entrepreneur and learned the basics to becoming a successful businessperson."

  • "I learned how to handle money and learned how to connect with people."

  • "I used to be scared of talking in front of a lot of people but not anymore."

  • "BUILD has impacted my life because it has shown me how to start my own business and make money on my ideas."


How do I enroll?

  1. Talk to your counselor

  2. Register for BUILD on your school registration form

  3. Fill out this form