Hope Builders is grateful for the continued partnership with JPMorganChase, whose investment over the last 15 years helps young adults in Orange County build pathways to meaningful, sustainable careers. Through a recently awarded two-year grant, JPMorganChase is backing Hope Builders’ comprehensive workforce program, which combines technical instruction, life skills training, mentorship, and critical wraparound services…

On February 10th, Hope Builders gathered trainees, graduates, and their loved ones to recognize important milestones achieved by young adults preparing for careers in construction and healthcare. The Advancement Ceremony highlighted progress made along the Student Journey from August to December 2025, and honored the dedication required to build both technical expertise and professional confidence….

Hope Builders is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Committee, appointed in February 2026 to uphold the organization’s accountability, mission, and long-term sustainability. Under their leadership, Hope Builders continues to strengthen workforce pathways across Orange County, connecting young adults with meaningful careers and helping employers access the skilled talent they need to…

Hope Builders’ Construction Training Program trainees recently had the opportunity to gain firsthand experience during two on-site build days with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. On both days, participants worked alongside Habitat for Humanity framing the first floor of a new multi-unit housing project. For many, it was their first time working on an…

For Hope Builders trainees, New Year’s resolutions are not simply aspirations, but intentional commitments to building long-term stability and opportunity. For Emily, completing the Clinical Medical Assisting Program at the end of 2025 marked a major milestone, but her vision reaches even further. “I would like to be financially independent without relying on anyone for…

Hope Builders recently hosted its Annual Investor’s Breakfast—an inspiring morning celebrating the impact of our work today and the vision guiding our future. Executive Director Shawna Smith shared an update on how Hope Builders is advancing its mission by accomplishing the following over the most recently completed fiscal year: Transformations that Inspire Martha, Carlos and…

Hope Builders is grateful to the Ceres Foundation. Their grant support helps drive real impact and encourages continuous improvement of our training model. With their partnership, we are strengthening our framework to ensure trainee completion rates continue to rise and that more graduates secure and retain employment in career pathways that offer long-term economic mobility….