Talent moves opportunity forward

Opening avenues for the future workforce.

We connect global talent, emerging professionals, and higher education to create career-launching experiences that strengthen the U.S. workforce.

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98% more prepared for the workforce
Global expertise Student opportunity Stronger communities

Our purpose

When talent is given a path,

We create pathways where global professionals share expertise, students gain experience, and universities expand access to the skills employers need.

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5,000+ Students prepared for careers
400+ Global professionals engaged
99% Visa sponsorship approval rate
98% Feel more workforce-ready

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One mission. Three ways forward.

Start with the journey that sounds like you. Each pathway is designed to turn expertise and ambition into measurable impact.

01

Global Talent

Turn your expertise into impact while building a career in the U.S.

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02

Students

Build real-world skills, meaningful connections, and career confidence.

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03

Universities

Bring industry-led, experiential learning directly to your students.

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The Build Fellowship

Expertise shared. Careers launched.

Our proven model brings accomplished global professionals into college classrooms to lead project-based learning. Students solve real challenges, build portfolios, and grow their networks—while fellows create meaningful impact.

  1. 01
    Match

    Connect fellows, faculty, and student teams.

  2. 02
    Build

    Deliver real projects with industry mentorship.

  3. 03
    Launch

    Turn practical experience into career momentum.

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A network without borders

Global expertise. Local opportunity.

Our model connects accomplished professionals with students and institutions across the United States. Every connection creates a ripple: experience is shared, careers move forward, and communities become stronger.

15+ Partner schools
390+ Companies represented
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Trusted by innovators and industry leaders

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Impact that compounds

Better pathways create better outcomes.

Student story

The Build Projects challenged me, expanded my technical skills, and gave me access to mentorship that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Maham Abrar Student, Calvin University

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Calvin University
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