As you may recall from the Q1 update, Hope Builders remains laser focused on launching young adults on pathways to prosperity through the four distinct stages of the Student Journey – Applicant, Trainee, Career Builder, and Hope Builder. From July 1st through December 31st, we’ve continued to make progress across each stage: Applicant: In this…

Hope Builders is dedicated to empowering young adults with the mentorship, job skills and life skills training needed to move from poverty to prosperity. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact this year, there are several volunteer opportunities where you can share your time and expertise.   Virtual Mock Interviews: Help trainees prepare for…

Hope Builders recently asked our community to support incoming training cohorts by purchasing items from our career registry. The Career Registry functions like a gift registry, enabling members of the community to purchase tangible items, like uniforms and classroom materials, that are crucial for trainees’ success. We asked trainees how the support they received has…

At Hope Builders, young adults receive comprehensive support to develop both the hard skills needed to enter the workforce and the soft skills to ensure continued career growth. To assist in the development of soft skills like communication and adaptability, a small group of Hope Builders supporters recently joined clinical medical assisting trainees in their…

This month, 39 volunteers joined Hope Builders for mock interviews with the Clinical Medical Assisting and Child Development Careers training programs. Mock interviews are critical in helping trainees reduce anxiety, familiarizing them with the interview process and enabling them to feel less overwhelmed when facing real-life opportunities. During mock interviews, volunteers help young adults practice…

CEDAR Foundation addresses the needs of committed students and assists them in creating a better future. Since 2010, CEDAR Foundation has generously supported Hope Builders’ efforts to empower young adults with the education needed to launch their careers in construction and healthcare.   Last year and again this year, CEDAR Foundation gave $300,000 to support Amigo…

Hope Builders exists to unlock the greatness of young adults in our community.  In the first quarter of FY25 (July 1 through September 30), Hope Builders achieved the following milestones for each stage of the Student Journey, pictured above:  Thank you for walking alongside Hope Builders to build a pathway to prosperity for Orange County…

Growing up in Orange, Madison dreamed of working in healthcare, but the high costs of training made that career path seem out of reach. After graduating from high school, she worked fast-food jobs while trying to figure out her next steps. When a friend introduced her to Hope Builders’ Clinical Medical Assisting (CMA) program, she…

Externships are a pivotal component of training for young adults enrolled in Hope Builders’ Clinical Medical Assisting (CMA) training program. These 160-hour practicums provide trainees with the hands-on learning needed to successfully launch their careers and gives externship sites the opportunity to screen the skills and culture fit of potential employees.   Madison, a Hope…

In the world of non-profit organizations, Hope Builders is carving out a unique path towards sustainability. Over the past year, this Orange County-based organization has experienced unprecedented growth, setting new records in both program applicants and graduates. This surge in interest and success can be attributed to several factors, but one stands out: Hope Builders…