Applicants

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“Hope Builders opened a door for me. I have a chance to grow and actually be somebody.”

—David G. Electrical Apprentice, Sunwest Electric, Hired 2019

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“I have never been this motivated to achieve my goals and better myself as a person.”

—Justine O. Medical Assistant, Pain Specialists of Orange County, Hired 2021

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“I learned so many skills at Hope Builders.
They helped me realize everything is possible.”

—Maricela C. Behavior Technician, Mitchell Child Development Center, Hired 2021

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CHOOSE FROM 3 CAREER PATHWAYS.

When you sign up with Hope Builders, you will learn vital skills and get hired in a career path of your choosing—all while receiving a weekly stipend and support.

Explore our three programs below!

child development construction medical assisting

child development

Child Development

Prepare for a career supporting children in public schools, private clinics, after school programs and preschools, supporting teachers and behavioral learning professionals.

Jacqueline Flores

You’ll pursue a career path to be an ...

Instructional Aide
Paraeducator
Behavior Technician Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Pre-K or substitute teacher

Requirements ...

High School Diploma or GED
No felonies or misdemeanors
Be between 18-28 years old
Be able to pass a drug test
Provide a valid California ID
Show a social security card (We accept DACA or work permit)

Your focus areas will be ...

Behavior Technician certification
Instructional Aide Proficiency Exam Prep*
On-site hands-on work experience
Virtual reality training through CHOC

*Required to work in public schools

You will learn how to ...

Identify different principles of child development
Notice common characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Articulate components of a Behavioral Intervention Plan
Reinforce positive behaviors

You will also learn how to ...

Manage your time, personal demands and roadblocks—to be a reliable, dependable employee
Maintain good working relationships with your colleagues
Bounce back from difficulty in a timely manner
Contribute positively to a team
Consistently advance and complete goals
Develop a resume and prepare for interviews

construction

Construction

Prepare for a career in the building trades, using new skills to assist professionals and finding your own area of interest and specialization.

David Gonzales

You’ll pursue a career path to be an ...

General Construction
Carpentry
Electrical Service
Plumbing
Painting
Many more options!

Requirements ...

Be between 18-28 years old
Be able to pass a drug test
Provide a valid California ID
Show a social security card (We accept DACA or work permit)

Your focus areas will be ...

Construction Math
Workplace Safety certification, including OSHA-10 Hour and First Aid/CPR

You will learn how to ...

Use a wide variety of hand and power tools
Do foundation and form work
Frame a building using wood and steel studs
Read blueprints
Assemble wire carts and build electrical conduits

You will also learn how to ...

Manage your time, personal demands and roadblocks—to be a reliable, dependable employee
Maintain good working relationships with your colleagues
Bounce back from difficulty in a timely manner
Contribute positively to a team
Consistently advance and complete goals
Develop a resume and prepare for interviews

medical assisting

Medical Assisting

Prepare to start a career as an allied healthcare professional working alongside doctors, nurses and other specialists.

Cipriana Diaz

You’ll pursue a career path to be an ...

Specialized Medical Assistant
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Phlebotomist

Requirements ...

High School Diploma or GED
No felonies or misdemeanors
Be between 18-28 years old
Be able to pass a drug test
Provide a valid California ID
Show a social security card (We accept DACA or work permit)

Your focus areas will be ...

Hands-on experience and critical thinking necessary for patient care
Mastery of Math concepts to properly calculate and dose medications
Mastery of Medical Terminology basics to collaborate Certification in Basic Life Support for medical professionals and patient confidentiality (HIPAA)

You will learn how to ...

Measure vital signs
Assist physicians with procedures
Give injections
Collect and process lab specimens
Use Electronic Health Record

You will also learn how to ...

Manage your time, personal demands and roadblocks—to be a reliable, dependable employee
Maintain good working relationships with your colleagues
Bounce back from difficulty in a timely manner
Contribute positively to a team
Consistently advance and complete goals
Develop a resume and prepare for interviews

JOIN OUR NEXT SESSION.

We are here to help applicants collect their papers and register, as long as you meet some simple requirements:

Be between 18-28 years old
Be able to pass a drug test
Provide a valid California ID
Show a social security card (We accept DACA or work permit)
Meet basic skills requirements

BECOME A TRAINEE

APPLY NOW

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HOW DOES IT WORK? A STEP AT A TIME.

Applicant

You’ll get help to collect needed documents, pick your training program, and get started on becoming ready to work.

TRAINEE

You'll meet mentors, make friends, and learn all the skills to succeed.

career builder

You'll graduate (YAY!) and be connected with employers seeking your talents.

hope builder

You'll work, earn, find support, and be part of our community.

OUR PLEDGE TO YOU.

We’re here to help you successfully complete the application process and enroll in a training program. Here’s how we help:

MENTORING to help you develop a career plan
WEEKLY STIPEND and other financial support for basic needs
JOB SKILLS TRAINING that employers say they need
LINKS TO EMPLOYMENT in careers that offer pathways to livable wages and advancement