BUILD CDC (Goals and Objectives)

BUILD CDC is committed to expanding access to high-quality STEM and STEAM education for children and youth.

Objectives include:

• Providing STEM/STEAM enrichment programs, tutoring, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Promoting digital literacy, innovation, and problem-solving skills among youth.
• Supporting academic achievement and college/career pathways.
• Developing youth leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through mentorship and      project-based learning.

BUILD CDC strengthens families by equipping parents and caregivers with the tools to build stable, healthy households.

Objectives include:

• Offering parenting education and family life skills training.
• Promoting financial literacy, budgeting, and economic stability.
• Supporting family goal-setting and intergenerational success.
• Connecting families to community, social service, and government resources.

BUILD CDC addresses housing challenges by preparing individuals for homeownership and building workforce capacity in construction trades.

Objectives include:

• Providing homeownership education and financial preparedness training.
• Promoting housing sustainability, maintenance, and long-term stability.
• Offering construction skills training and certification pathways.
• Supporting workforce pipelines in building trades and related industries.

BUILD CDC promotes holistic health and wellness to improve quality of life and reduce health disparities.

Objectives include:

• Educating residents on nutrition, physical activity, and preventive health practices.
• Addressing high-risk health conditions within vulnerable populations.
• Promoting mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. 
• Partnering with healthcare providers and community organizations to expand access to health resources. 

BUILD CDC prepares individuals for meaningful employment and economic mobility.

Objectives include:

• Providing job readiness training, career coaching, and soft-skills development.
• Supporting vocational training and credentialing opportunities.
• Partnering with employers, educational institutions, and training providers.
• Encouraging entrepreneurship and small business development through training, mentoring, and access to capital.

BUILD CDC works collaboratively to strengthen community identity and accelerate neighborhood revitalization.

Objectives include:

• Building partnerships with schools, faith-based organizations, government agencies, and nonprofits.
• Engaging residents in community planning and leadership development.
• Aligning stakeholders around a shared vision for community growth.
• Supporting strategies that foster economic revitalization and long-term community resilience.