Brian heard about Hope Builders from his girlfriend, Natalie, who was enrolled in its medical assisting program. “I felt stuck working retail and figured I had nothing to lose,” Brian recalls. Motivated to change his life, he submitted an application to Hope Builders’ construction training program. Over the course of the 12-week training program, Brian…

All of the 200 young adults who enroll in Hope Builders’ training programs annually share the same goal: to gain the skills to access a quality, upwardly-mobile career. Similarly, they each have a unique pathway that’s led them to our doors, like Halima.   At 21, Halima, is currently enrolled in Hope Builders’ Clinical Medical Assisting…

On May 11, Orange County leaders in the construction industry gathered for Hope Builders’ annual Builder’s Luncheon to raise over $163,000 to help prepare the future construction workforce. Nearly 90 attendees joined hosts Clark Construction Group, DPR Construction and McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. to support Hope Builders’ mission and network with industry friends. As guests…

To mark the completion of Hope Builders’ first 4-week Field Experience assignments for trainees in its newly launched Child Development Careers Training Program we conducted the following Q & A with Lauren Eddy, Training Supervisor. Q: Can you please describe how the Field Experiences supports Hope Builders’ 12-week Child Development Training Program?  A: To best…

On March 10th 2023, 19 young adults, nearly 80% of those who enrolled, successfully completed Hope Builders’ Medical Assisting training program and entered the Career Builder stage of the below Student Journey. Over the previous 20 weeks, these young men and women mastered the skills needed for back office clinical settings, which include training on…

As the above Hope Builders’ Student Journey depicts, the time from submitting an application to securing a job in a career pathway—entering the Career Builder Stage—can take a young person 12 weeks or 12 months. No matter the duration, the Hope Builders team is committed to providing the mentorship, skills training and job placement support…

On Thursday, February 2, 2023, we were thrilled to welcome friends and family to celebrate the successes and milestone achievements of program graduates at our Winter Advancement Ceremony. Pictured above are young adults who entered the Career Builder Stage of Hope Builders’ Student Journey proudly represented on the stage at the Sisters of St. Joseph…

In response to a few inquiries we’ve received on Hope Builders’ relaunched Child Development Careers Training Program, we conducted the following Q & A with Dominique Misher, Outreach Manager at Hope Builders. As you will see, Dominique and her team deploy several activities and strategies to recruit young adults, who are motivated and capable, but…

As you know, Hope Builders is committed to meeting the needs of local employers while bridging the gap for disconnected youth in Orange County. We’re so proud that over 95% of our graduates are placed in jobs, and of those, over 80% will retain employment for 6 months or longer. To attract more young adults…

On behalf of the team at Hope Builders, please know that it is truly our pleasure to connect the young people who come through Hope Builders’ doors each day to a pathway forward. With your support we equip each trainee with the job skills, life skills training and mentorship needed to meet the needs of…