Hope Builders’ Winter Advancement Ceremony brought together young adults from Hope Builders’ construction and healthcare training verticals to celebrate their significant milestones on the pathway to prosperity.  The event highlighted the empowering impact of a strong community-comprised of trainees, instructors, families, and supporters-to remove roadblocks and build bright futures. Among the highlights were speeches from…

In conjunction with Clark Construction’s annual Week of Service, Clark employees and other members of the construction industry joined Hope Builders for its quarterly Connect Over Coffee speed networking event. Volunteers first heard from Anthony, a trainee currently enrolled in Hope Builders’ Construction Training Program. Anthony was referred to the program by a friend after…

Hope Builders is proud to announce that our fall fundraising campaign, 10 Days for Launching Careers, has once again been awarded a spot in Orange County Business Journal’s “Top 5 Unique Events” list. This recognition highlights the exceptional creativity, innovation and impact of our campaign, and is a testament to our community’s commitment to building…

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…