Our Impact
BUILD Institute in Action
Length: 1:52
Overview
- 125 classes taught. 1700+ graduates. 83% women + 63% people of color.
- 1700 jobs generated since 2012.
- $56 million generated every year through labor income.
- $218+ loaned out to detroit borrowers through KIVA Detroit in 2018.
- 25% annual growth in enrollment.
- 560+ Operational businesses in Detroit. For each $1 BUILD invests in an entrepreneur, $23.65 is added to the economy through wages.
Demographics
- 1% under age 24
- 37% ages 25-34
- 29% ages 35-44
- 26% ages 45-54
- 73% Low income
- 27% Other income