HOPE BUILDERS BLOG

DPR Construction

Hope Builders is proud to count DPR Construction as a Platinum sponsor of 10 Days for Launching Careers. One of the nation’s leading technical builders focused on highly complex and sustainable projects, DPR Construction’s commitment to “Exist to Build Great Things” extends to its investments at Hope Builders and its work to unlock the potential…

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Clark Construction

Hope Builders is grateful to Clark Construction Group for its Platinum sponsorship of 10 Days for Launching Careers. Carlos Gonzalez, Division President of Clark Construction, now serves as Chair of Hope Builders’ Board of Directors. Carlos believes “Hope Builders makes our community stronger by providing young and vulnerable people a real and tangible path to self-reliance. Hope Builders transforms lives and creates leaders in the…

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Brookfield Residential

Hope Builders is grateful to Brookfield Residential for their Platinum sponsorship of 10 Days for Launching Careers. Brookfield Residential has a longtime partnership with Hope Builders, helping young adults build a pathway to prosperity through financial investments and employee engagement. The strategic guidance of Adrian Foley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Development at  Brookfield Properties,…

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Banc of California

Hope Builders is proud to recognize Banc of California as a Platinum sponsor of 10 Days for Launching Careers. As part of their commitment to improving the communities where they live and work, Banc of California employees are involved at Hope Builders in multiple capacities, including serving on the board of directors and volunteering as…

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The Palmer Family Foundation

Hope Builders is grateful to The Palmer Family Foundation and their Premier sponsorship of 10 Days for Launching Careers. Since 2001, both Greg and Sally have been inspired by the stories of resilience and triumph from Hope Builders’ young adults. Together, Greg and Sally have raised funds and awareness for Hope Builders within the community…

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Guaranty Chevrolet

Hope Builders is proud to name Guaranty Chevrolet as the Title sponsor of 10 Days for Launching Careers. Since 2001, Guaranty Chevrolet and owners, Bruce and Cindy Hamlin, have served on the board of directors, gala planning committee, and as an employer to program graduates. Thanks to the generous support of the Hamlins, Hope Builders…

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Summer Advancement Ceremony

On Monday, June 26, Hope Builders welcomed over 200 friends and family members to its Summer Advancement Ceremony to celebrate the 114 young adults who reached significant milestones—ranging from training completion to successfully retaining their new career—along Hope Builders’ student journey. Pictured above are individuals who entered the Career Builder Stage, having successfully completed training…

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Alumni Spotlight: Brian

Brian heard about Hope Builders from his girlfriend, Natalie, who was enrolled in its medical assisting program. “I felt stuck working retail and figured I had nothing to lose,” Brian recalls. Motivated to change his life, he submitted an application to Hope Builders’ construction training program. Over the course of the 12-week training program, Brian…

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Trainee Spotlight: Halima

All of the 200 young adults who enroll in Hope Builders’ training programs annually share the same goal: to gain the skills to access a quality, upwardly-mobile career. Similarly, they each have a unique pathway that’s led them to our doors, like Halima.   At 21, Halima, is currently enrolled in Hope Builders’ Clinical Medical Assisting…

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Builder’s Luncheon 2023 raises $163,000+

On May 11, Orange County leaders in the construction industry gathered for Hope Builders’ annual Builder’s Luncheon to raise over $163,000 to help prepare the future construction workforce. Nearly 90 attendees joined hosts Clark Construction Group, DPR Construction and McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. to support Hope Builders’ mission and network with industry friends. As guests…

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