Our Impact is Measured by Your Success
In 2025, Build Smart Institute strengthened its impact by expanding access to training and improving outcomes for the individuals we serve. We saw meaningful growth in enrollment, higher completion rates, and a significant increase in industry-recognized credentials earned.
Employment outcomes show that the majority of our students were either already hired into or already employed in the skilled trades. Together, these results demonstrate our continued focus on building a skilled, job-ready workforce.
As we reflect on the year's milestones, it is the achievements of graduates that makes the year a success.
2025 Impact Report
97% of individuals who
enrolled in courses, completed that course earning a certificate or credential in the skilled trades
79% of individuals enrolled in training were hired to or already employed in the skilled trades.
97% of Build Smart graduates required and benefitted from tuition assistance including employer sponsored training, the
Build U Scholarship, and generous funding from Build Smart partners
11 individuals earned credit at
Ferrum College having
completed training courses at Build Smart
2024 Impact Report
88% of individuals who
enrolled in courses, completed that course earning a certificate or credential in the skilled trades
Build Smart trainees spent 1276 hours performing hands on training and skill attainment
92% of Build Smart graduates required and benefitted from tuition assistance including the
Build U Scholarship and generous funding from Build Smart partners
22 individuals earned credit at
Ferrum College having
completed training courses at Build Smart
2024 Impact Video
