INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The need to address the failing of education in our inner cities becomes more important, as cities become increasingly aware that the current educational system fails more students, because it does not promote the education of hands-on skills. To assist with this, The Dildilian Foundation for the Building Trades (the “Dildilian Foundation” or the “Foundation”), a nonprofit corporation currently seeking 501(c)(3) status, proposes the creation of a charter school (the “Charter School”) in the Detroit area that would focus on delivering high school diplomas while teaching skilled building trades to its students. The Dildilian Foundation charter school concept would identify students who have an aptitude and interest in learning a skilled trade. It would also give the student an opportunity to start a business and contribute toward the development and staffing needs of the charter school after successfully completing its course curriculum. The Charter School would be funded using the State School Aid foundation, state and federal grants, and donations from the Dildilian Foundation and other donors and partners. The Foundation and Charter School would be a new model for public and private interests. Currently there is no other program that exists with the depth that the Dildilian Foundation for the Building Trades and the Charter School can offer. It would be a collaborative effort on the part of business, private investors, unions and State and Federal grants. It would be a venture that would motivate future leaders by stressing the importance of giving back to their neighborhood community by rebuilding neighborhoods that are forgotten or in economic distress.