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What Is Build Up?

Build UP

Skills That Build Your Future in the Trades & Construction Fields

The NEW Build UP program is a 3-phase program providing hands-on training and skills to secure in-demand, high paying employment in the growing trades, construction, and manufacturing fields. You will learn basic construction math, print reading, measuring, calculating, and so much more!

We also host career events at the UP Center featuring dozens of our career partners. These are incredible, not to be missed events for those seeking employment across a variety of different fields.

Thanks to our Employment Programs, we’re able to connect participants with a variety of life-changing tools, skills, and opportunities, including resume building, professional development, networking, and more!

Phase

Job
Training

Four weeks of valuable hands-on classroom training through the Home Builders Institute, a nationally recognized certification program.

Additional certifications you will receive are: OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR.

Craft an award-winning resume, prepare for and secure a job in the trades field.

Phase

Career Connection

Connect with top employers and industry leaders across the Treasure Coast. Have the opportunity to do site visits, and meet a wide variety of employers one-on-one for interviews.

Phase

Success Coaching

After employment, receive one-on-one coaching to help you excel and become a candidate for future career advancement. Our goal is to help you succeed!

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STEP into your future with the Success Training Employment Program.

Whether you are unemployed or underemployed, our STEP program is designed to assist you in securing the dream job and financial stability you deserve!

Thanks to our Success Training Employment Program, we’re able to connect program participants with a variety of life-changing employment tools, skills, and opportunities, including resume building, professional development, networking, and more!

In 2022, we helped 57 low-income individuals obtain job skills training, gain employment, and increase their household income. We had 26 graduates become successfully employed. Not only did the individuals increase their income, this created a $787,640 “social cost avoidance”, which refers to the expenses taxpayers would have incurred for unemployment, rent/utility assistance, emergency room usage, and criminal justice costs.

The Ideal Build UP Participant

Motivated to find a job in the trades, construction and manufacturing fields
Dedicated to making long term plans and goals
Open to learn from experienced coaches
Ready to transform their life

Sucess

“The Build UP Program at United Against Poverty gave me an incredible opportunity to break into the construction field. I learned everything from how to read a tape measure to safely using power tools—and even completed a hands-on project from start to finish on my own. But Build UP gave me more than just technical skills. It boosted my confidence by allowing me to see real, tangible results from my efforts in a short amount of time.

If you’re looking to start a new career path or expand on the knowledge you already have, I highly recommend the Build UP Program. Don’t wait—take the first step today!”

C. Smith, Build UP Graduate