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OUR PROGRAMS

aligned pathways across age, wellness, and systems

how programs are organized

Each Build 2 Lead program exists because timing matters. Early identity development prevents later disengagement. Workforce readiness requires stability. Civic power requires care. Together, these programs form a continuum designed not for intervention alone, but for transformation.

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PRIMARY FOCUS

foundational leadership & identity

who it serves

Grades 4–8 (Upper Elementary & Middle School)
Primarily Black, Brown, and multi-racial youth

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MTSS Tier 1, SEL Core Instruction, Whole Child Framework

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PRIMARY FOCUS

civic leadership & policy literacy

who it serves

Grades 9–12 (High School)
Primarily Black, Brown, and multi-racial youth

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MTSS Tier 2-3, CTE Pathways, Work-based Learning

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PRIMARY FOCUS

workforce readiness & green jobs pathway

who it serves

Grades 10–12 (High School)
BIPOC youth preparing for post-secondary transitions

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MTSS Tier 2-3, CTE Pathways, Work-based Learning

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PRIMARY FOCUS

entrepreneurship &
economic agency

who it serves

Middle & High School youth
Youth exploring ownership and non-traditional career paths

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MTSS Tier 2-3, CTE Pathways, Work-based Learning

how our programs work together

This is not a menu of services—it is a coordinated system for leadership, healing, and generational change.

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All programs are supported by B2L Wellness, ensuring prevention, intervention, and stabilization across the full pipeline.
 

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how all programs work together

This is not a menu of services—it is a coordinated system for leadership, healing, and generational change.

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All programs are supported by B2L Wellness, ensuring prevention, intervention, and stabilization across the full pipeline.
 

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wellness as the backbone

B2L WELLNESS SYSTEM

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step 1

UNIVERSAL IDENTIFICATION

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Intake

Screening

Early warning indicators

step 2

TARGETED INTERVENTION

Check-ins

Referrals

Case management

step 3

ONGOING MONITORING & STABILIZATION

45-day cycles

Progress tracking

Tier movement

step 1

UNIVERSAL IDENTIFICATION

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Intake, screening, early warning indicators

UNIVERSAL IDENTIFICATION

step 2

TARGETED INTERVENTION

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Check-ins, referrals, case management

TARGETED INTERVENTION

step 3

ONGOING MONITORING &

STABILIZATION

45-day cycles, progress tracking, tier movement

ONGOING MONITORING &

STABILIZATION

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join the village

SIGN UP FOR OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for engaged community members to join our open opportunities to help create positive change! Join a committee, serve on the board, volunteer, attend an event, or donate to Build 2 Lead. 

get involved.

Participate. Donate. Volunteer.

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