HOPE BUILDERS BLOG

Connect Over Coffee Brings Supporters and Trainees Together to Practice Networking Skills

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…

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Corporate Volunteers Help Young Adults Prepare for Job Interviews

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…

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Amigo Spotlight: CEDAR Foundation 

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…

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Unlocking Greatness: Q1 FY25 Update 

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…

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Trainee Spotlight: Madison C.

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…

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Clinical Medical Assistant Externships: A Win-Win for Area Medical Centers and Hope Builders’ Trainees

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…

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An Untraditional Philanthropy: Hope Builders’ Innovative Approach to Sustainability

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…

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10 Days for Launching Careers Ignites Support, Raising $802,685 in 10 Days

Hope Builders, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between young adults in need of mentorship and employers requiring skilled workers, is proud to announce the remarkable success of their recent fall campaign, 10 Days for Launching Careers. This unique fundraising initiative raised an impressive $802,685 in just ten days, without the traditional pressure of…

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TAIT & Associates 

Hope Builders is proud to recognize TAIT & Associates as a Platinum sponsorship of 10 Days for Launching Careers.     TAIT & Associates is a longtime partner of Hope Builders. For over 20 years, TAIT & Associates has invested in young adults in our community, ensuring they have access to the skills and are linked to life…

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Southland Industries  

Hope Builders is grateful to Southland Industries for their support as a Platinum sponsor of 10 Days for Launching Careers.  Southland Industries’ commitment to its core values such as innovation, integrity and accountability is evident in its partnership with Hope Builders. Similar to its own investment in people, Southland ensures the personal and professional growth…

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