Preparing for Program launch 2026

It’s Almost Time—Our Programs launch January 12, 2026!

Build 2 Lead is excited to announce that all of our programs will officially launch on Monday, January 12, 2026 across our partner schools and community sites throughout South King County! This launch marks 6 years of us living out our collective mission to empower youth, families, and communities to lead with purpose, heal with intention, and build systems that work for everyone.

Upcoming events for families and participants:

Parent & Family Engagement Orientation

Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: The Family Life Center in Federal Way (Address will be included in our calendar invite for registered families).

Join us as we welcome families, introduce our program teams, review the Family Playbook, and share resources that will help your student start strong in January.

Spanish interpretation and refreshments will be provided.

What’s Ahead in the Next 60 Days

From now through December, our staff will be focused on engaging, connecting, and preparing every student for success.

Here’s how we’re doing it:

Check & Connect Sessions – Each enrolled student will have a one-on-one meeting with our Youth Training Specialists to set personal goals and review early warning indicators for success.

Wellness & Support Outreach – Our Wellness Coordinator will contact families to review case management options and ensure students have access to the support they need.

Entreleadership & Career Pathways Prep – Students in our entrepreneurship and workforce tracks will begin taking our onboarding surveys, workforce development questionnaires, and have check and connect sessions regarding their entrepreneurial ideas.

Community Connection Events – Throughout December, we’ll host virtual meet-ups, and keep highlighting partner opportunities to keep students connected and inspired.

Orientation Countdown – Leading up to December 18, families will receive reminders, digital resources, and a QR link to confirm attendance.

Programs launching in January 2026

Reaching for Greatness (RFG) – Social-emotional leadership and confidence-building.

Closing the G.A.P. – Environmental justice and green jobs pre-apprenticeship.

Entreleadership – Entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and workforce readiness.

Civic Champions – Youth advocacy, policy literacy, and civic engagement.

Each program is designed to help young people lead change within their schools and communities while building pathways to college, career, and purpose.

Check out our programs here:

PROGRAM CATALOG

❤️ A Message from Executive Director

"This next season isn’t just a launch, it’s a continued reminder of our commitment to ensuring youth and young adults in Build 2 Lead are truly receiving quality programming that not seeks to educate, but empower and engage with real world experiential opportunities. Over the next 60 days, we’re connecting with families, strengthening partnerships, and preparing our youth to rise as leaders. Thank you for standing with us in building a legacy of empowerment, equity, and generational greatness.”

-Jimmy Brown

Stay Connected

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Find us on social media @Build2Lead

Visit:

Go to www.build2lead.org for updates, volunteer opportunities, and family resources.

For questions about enrollment or orientation, contact info@build2lead.org