Build UP Birmingham

09/03/2026

We are coming together to discuss vital topics impacting our students and community, including indoor/outdoor air quality, student development, and neighborhood health.

Plus, get updates from our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) on upcoming dates and how you can volunteer for our Fall Festival!

We are also thrilled to highlight the Black Women's Mental Health Institute, sharing critical mental health services and support available for our students, families, and staff.

Who should attend?

Parents & StudentsEmployers & Hiring PartnersInternship CoordinatorsCommunity Mentors

Bonus: A light dinner will be provided immediately following the meeting!Let’s build a stronger, healthier community together. See you there!

08/16/2026

👂🏽Did you miss us on the radio this morning? If so, no worries fr fr 💯 you have 3 chances to tune in this Sunday. Simply check our last post for details about the topic.

Showtimes and stations:
📻 On the Radio this Weekend:
Saturday @ 6:30 AM on Talk 99.5
Sunday @ 5:30 AM on Hot 107.7
Sunday @ 6:00 AM on Jox 94.5 AND Jox
Sunday @ 11:00 PM on Talk 99.5

🎧 Listen to the 5:30 AM premiere Online at iheart.com/live/hot-1077-5507

📣 Tune in to hear Host AJ Johnson host Birmingham Today every week. This is his weekly schedule for the Birmingham Today Show.

08/14/2026

📣 Tune in this weekend as Host AJ Johnson sits down with Youth Build to discuss life-altering opportunities available to our students.

Showtimes and stations:
📻 On the Radio this Weekend:
Saturday @ 6:30 AM on Talk 99.5
Sunday @ 5:30 AM on Hot 107.7
Sunday @ 6:00 AM on Jox 94.5 AND Jox
Sunday @ 11:00 PM on Talk 99.5

🎧 Listen to the 5:30 AM premiere Online at iheart.com/live/hot-1077-5507

Please listen in, share this post, and help us spread the word about how we are building up our students and our city! 🛠️

Homeownership YouthDevelopment BirminghamAL CareerPathways

08/14/2026

📚 Looking for more than just a classroom? ​🚀 Build Your Future with Youth Build Birmingham!
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Youth Build UP is here to empower young adults ages 16–24 with hands-on trade skills, high school diploma / GED preparation, and real career opportunities! 🛠️ Shoutout​ to all the amazing vendors and community partners who showed up for our Back to School Bash!

​What We Offer:
​🎓 Education: GED or High School Diploma programincluding Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, and Manufacturing
​🚗 Life Skills: Basic automotive care (oil changes, tires, etc.)
​💼 Professional Development: Soft skills, communication, teamwork, and paid internships
​💵 Monthly Stipend: Earn up to $400/month based on attendance and performance!

Enroll or learn more at 🌐 buildup.work/youthbuild to get started today!
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BirminghamAL YouthEmpowerment GED
​🛠️ Trades & Occupational Trai VocationalTraining EarnWhileYouLearn CommunityFirst

08/06/2026

08/03/2026

Are you ready for the 2026-2027 school year to begin? At we pride ourselves in being more than a school. We on go! Check out our stats and facts below:

📈 87% Course Passing Rate
🔥 80% Attendance Rate
👩🏽‍🏫 100% Science Passing Rate
🤓 93% Work-Based Learning Success
🧮 70% Math Growth Goals Achieved
📚 73% Reading Growth Goals Achieved
📊 9 Internship Partners
😉 100% Positive Internship Evaluations
💸 $109,500 New Gifts & Grants
🏡 3 New Homeowners
👩🏾‍🎓 71 Students Preparing for the School Year

Our program works! Our school model was intentionally built to turn students into homeowners and disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.

🔔 Register for the 2026-2027 school year at https://www.buildup.work

07/18/2026

If you are a parent or prospective student looking for a non-traditional. Get all the details about what Build Up has to offer and how to enroll this weekend.

Showtimes and stations:
📻 On the Radio this Weekend:
Saturday @ 6:30 AM on Talk 99.5
Sunday @ 5:30 AM on Hot 107.7
Sunday @ 6:00 AM on Jox 94.5 AND Jox
Sunday @ 11:00 PM on Talk 99.5
🎧 Listen to the 5:30 AM premiere Online at iheart.com/live/hot-1077-5507

Please listen in, share this post, and help us spread the word about how we are building up our students and our city, through our student to homeowner program! 🛠️

Life-altering opportunities available to our students, including:
🎓 Learning skilled, in-demand trades
💼 Gaining experience through paid internships
🤝 Our innovative partnership with UAB
📈 Workforce readiness + career pathways
🏠 Student to homeowner program

07/18/2026

Don't forget to tune in this weekend as Host AJ Johnson sits down with Build UP Birmingham to discuss how our unique program is changing lives and neighborhoods right here in Birmingham.

📻 On the Radio this Weekend:
Saturday @ 6:30 AM on Talk 99.5
Sunday @ 5:30 AM on Hot 107.7
Sunday @ 6:00 AM on Jox 94.5 AND Jox
Sunday @ 11:00 PM on Talk 99.5
🎧 Listen to the 5:30 AM premiere Online at iheart.com/live/hot-1077-5507

Homeownership YouthDevelopment BirminghamAL CareerPathways

07/16/2026

We are ready to tell our story 💪🏾📣 Tune in this weekend as Host AJ Johnson sits down with to discuss our unique program that is changing lives and neighborhoods right here in our city.

Life-altering opportunities available to our students, including:
🎓 Learning skilled, in-demand trades
💼 Gaining experience through paid internships
🤝 Our innovative partnership with UAB
📈 Workforce readiness + career pathways
🏠 Student to homeowner program

If you are a parent or prospective student looking for a non-traditional educational pathway that builds a future, don't miss this conversation. Get all the details about what Build Up has to offer and how to enroll this weekend.

Showtimes and stations:
📻 On the Radio this Weekend:
Saturday @ 6:30 AM on Talk 99.5
Sunday @ 5:30 AM on Hot 107.7
Sunday @ 6:00 AM on Jox 94.5 AND Jox
Sunday @ 11:00 PM on Talk 99.5

🎧 Listen to the 5:30 AM premiere Online at iheart.com/live/hot-1077-5507

Please listen in, share this post, and help us spread the word about how we are building up our students and our city, through our student to homeowner program! 🛠️

Homeownership YouthDevelopment BirminghamAL CareerPathways