GI Area EDC to Host Future Builders Challenge

(Grand Island, NE) – The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation will host the community’s second annual Future Builders Challenge on Wednesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 25th at College Park. The Grand Island Area Future Builders Challenge is a community partnership program focused on fostering the entrepreneurial and business-minded skill sets in area high school students. 

50 sophomores from seven area high schools were identified from their Gallup Builder Profile 10 assessment results and will participate in the program. Participating schools are:  Grand Island Central Catholic, Grand Island Northwest High, Heartland Lutheran, and St. Paul High School. Tara Nettifee with the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation is the coordinator of the Grand Island Area Future Builders Challenge. 
Future Builders Challenge & Business Pitch Competition dates:

Wednesday, April 24th – 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. @ College Park

Thursday, April 25th – 8:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. @ College Park
-First Round pitch competitions start at 3:15-4:30 pm, 
-Final Round at 5:45 pm in the College Park auditorium

About the Grand Island Area Future Builder’s Challenge:
Grounded in global Gallup research, the Builder Profile 10 (BP 10) is used as the assessment tool for the Future Builders Challenge. Through the Gallup BP10, students will learn about their propensity for innovation and entrepreneurship.  The BP 10 assessment identifies a person's dominant builder talents, the role that fits them best, and gives action items for applying these talents.  Understanding personal builder talents and roles will give students a deeper understanding of their skill set, as well as assist in collaborating with other like-minded students and professionals in the business world.