Hope Builders successfully enrolled 334 trainees over the prior 12 months.   To better understand how the team selects just 334 from over 1400 applications, we asked Ericka Rios Streitz, Hope Builders’ Admissions Manager, to walk us through the enrollment process. How many applicants apply for each training session? Typically, we have around 130 applicants for…

Diana began her pathway to prosperity at Hope Builders’ Child Development Careers training program as a shy young woman who struggled to engage with people. She often hid behind her family and even found it difficult to order her own food in public. Hope Builders not only provides top-level educational training but also focuses on the…

On Thursday, June 20th, family, friends and staff gathered to support 189 trainees as they reached significant milestones along Hope Builders’ student journey. In the last 6 months alone, 51 individuals launched their careers with the support of Hope Builders Career Connections (HBCC)—the organization’s social enterprise staffing agency. Child Development Training Program graduate, Getsemani Quintero,…

Maria joined Hope Builders’ Child Development Careers training program with the hope of launching a new career she would enjoy.   Growing up in Santa Ana, Maria describes her childhood as “not the best.” Her mother passed away when she was 4 years old. After years of tension with her dad and step-mom, at 13, she moved…

On May 9, leaders in the Orange County construction industry gathered for Hope Builders’ annual Builder’s Luncheon, raising over $144,000 to help prepare the future construction workforce to launch their careers. Nearly 100 attendees joined up to support Hope Builders’ mission and network with industry peers.  Upon arrival, trainees led guests on tours of Hope…

Hope Builders is proud to recognize State Farm as a supporter in its efforts to help Orange County’s young people realize their dreams. Since 2021, State Farm has invested in the mentorship, life skills and job skills training of Hope Builders’ trainees through its Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants. Additionally, State Farm team members like,…

Hope Builders is proud to announce that, in collaboration with 17 other organizations, the Orange County Community Foundation’s March 21st “The Future is Working” Giving Day raised over $415,000 to develop a stronger workforce for Orange County. We are grateful to those who gave in support of Hope Builders, exceeding our goal to raise nearly…

Ana first applied to Hope Builders in 2021. A survivor of domestic violence, Ana, shares “I was not confident in myself and felt like I had no motivation or goals since I couldn’t afford college.” Even though Ana never set up an initial interview, Hope Builders stayed in touch with monthly emails to encourage her…

On Thursday, February 16th, Hope Builders celebrated 148 young adults who achieved significant milestones—ranging from training completion to long-term career retention—along Hope Builders’ student journey at the Winter Advancement ceremony. Construction program graduate, Fredi, served as a keynote speaker to commemorate his successful completion of training and career launch. Prior to learning about Hope Builders,…