HopeWorks
HopeWorks is an affiliate of Housing Hope, and was launched in January 2011 with the goal of helping families gain skills and training for in-demand jobs.
HopeWorks aims to help individuals gain new life skills through in-classroom education, one-on-one guidance, and on the job training. Our three areas of development are for Education, Employment, and Job Training.
Each area of development is specially designed to give participants the real world tools and skills that they will need to reach new heights in the area they are looking to improve. By combining in-classroom sessions with instructors along with real world training opportunities, HopeWorks gives participants the best environment to learn and grow holistically.
EMPLOYMENT
The Employment Department promotes employment growth and advancement by coaching and supporting participants in areas of career exploration, pre-employment readiness, and active job search.
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When a participant is referred to the Employment Department, they are matched with an Employment Specialist, who will meet with the participant to explore career interests and various career pathways. The Employment Specialist will assist the participant by offering pre-employment readiness support and resources, active job search, and/or internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Topics Covered Include:
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Resume development
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Goal setting
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Interview readiness
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Job search support
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Cover letter development
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Apprenticeships/internship opportunities
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For more information and to apply, please email us at:
EDUCATION
The Education Department fosters educational growth and achievement by assisting our participants with identifying career pathways that align with their personal interest to obtain future job stability.
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When a participant is referred to the Education Department, a designated Education Coordinator (EC) will be assigned to them and schedule an initial meeting. During this meeting, the EC and the participant will begin building a relationship while exploring the participant’s interests and potential career pathways. The EC will assist the participant in building an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which will serve as a roadmap to their educational success. Once the IEP has been established, the EC will assist the participant with enrolling into their program of choice, as well as provide additional coaching and support to help the participant be successful.
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Topics Covered Include:
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Identifying career pathways of interest
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GED
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HS Completion
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Post secondary education
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Trades training
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Enrollment and FAFSA application support
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For more information and to apply, please email us at:
TRAINING
The Training Academy provides quality training, designed to inspire individual confidence in the workplace, our robust training program allows each participant to grow at their own pace, while providing a safe environment to learn.
The program includes a 4-week classroom course designed to enhance basic life skills and confront complex barriers to employment. Curriculum includes communication skills, work/life boundaries, financial literacy, interviewing skills, conflict resolution, resume development, and goal setting, after classroom is completed, Participants enter an 8-week on the job pathway of their choice. During this 8-week program, participants learn hard skill in the selected pathway.
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Course Structure:
12 week training course
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4 weeks in classroom learning soft skills
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8 weeks on hard skills and on the job training in pathway of choice
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Current Pathways:
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Early Childhood Education
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Culinary
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For more information and to apply, please email us at:
TRAINING PATHWAYS
HopeWorks provides training pathways that are designed to equip Trainees with a foundational knowledge and skillset for their chosen interests. Each Pathway is accompanied by 4 weeks on in-classroom education where soft skills and job readiness are taught before moving into 8 weeks of instruction on hard skills in a professional work setting.
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Currently HopeWorks offers three pathways; Admin & Office, Culinary Kitchen, and Early Childhood Education.
Admin & Office
This Administrative Support training program provides participants with practical, hands-on experience in a professional office environment under the supervision of experienced administrative staff. The program emphasizes professionalism, workplace etiquette, confidentiality, and organizational skills necessary to succeed in administrative support roles across a variety of industries.
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What you'll learn:
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Admin & Office Skills
• General office operations
​• Modern office technology and programs
• Record keeping best practices
• Customer service and de-escalation mediation
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Workplace etiquette
• Organizational skills
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Workplace Skills
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Communication
• Time management & efficiency
• Problem-solving & multitasking
• Leadership & adaptability
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By the completion of the program, participants will be prepared to contribute effectively in an office setting while demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational and communication skills.
Culinary Kitchen
The Culinary Kitchen On-The-Job Training Pathway prepares Trainees for working in the fast paced culinary industry with real training, real support, and real hands-on experience. Trainees will learn a mixture of soft and hard skills that will give them a strong foundational understanding of all aspects of food production and working in a professional kitchen space.
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What you'll learn:
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Culinary Kitchen Skills
• Knife skills & food prep
• Cooking techniques & foundational recipes
• Food safety & sanitation
• Kitchen equipment & appliance use
• Organization & workflow in a professional kitchen
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Workplace Skills
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Communication
• Time management & efficiency
• Problem-solving & multitasking
• Leadership & adaptability
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Trainees that complete the Culinary Kitchen Training Pathway will gain hands-on kitchen experience, confidence in a real work environment, job readiness skills, support from instructors and employment specialists, and a clear pathway toward employment. Trainees will focus on both culinary skills and workplace success to ensure that they are a full developed, well rounded culinary professional that is ready to be hired.
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HopeWorks produces job-ready personnel that you can trust to get the job done! During their time with us, Trainees get a robust education paired with actual job experience that expertly prepares them to join any team and fill in your missing gaps in coverage. When you hire a HopeWorks graduate you can trust that your entry level positions are staffed with workplace ready individuals that have been through weeks of structured hands-on training supported by employment specialists. Graduates from our training academy are extremely motivated and are ready to begin the next chapter in their professional career.
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Partner with us and meet your next hire!
If you'd like to help support our mission or are just looking for your next rockstar team member, contact us today to begin the process.
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Give us a call at 425.610.4931, or email us at: jobtraining@housinghope.org
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) On-the-Job Training Pathway with a STEM emphasis prepares Trainees to support the learning and development of young children through hands-on classroom experience and academic instruction. Participants gain practical skills while working in licensed childcare development center under the guidance of an experienced mentor.
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This pathway combines foundational early childhood education practices with engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning strategies designed for young learners. Trainees learn how to create developmentally appropriate STEM activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking in children from birth through age eight.
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What you'll learn:
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Childcare & Education Skills
• Child growth and development
• Classroom management and positive guidance
• Early literacy and numeracy instruction
• STEM-based lesson planning and inquiry learning
• Use of educational technology and digital learning tools
• Observation, assessment, and family engagement
• Health, safety, and inclusive teaching practices
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Workplace Skills
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Communication
• Time management & efficiency
• Problem-solving & multitasking
• Leadership & adaptability
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Through supervised work-based learning experiences, participants apply classroom knowledge directly in early learning settings while building professional skills, earning industry-recognized credentials, and preparing for careers such as preschool teacher, childcare provider, paraprofessional, family support specialist, or early learning program assistant.
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The STEM-focused pathway supports the development of future educators who can inspire innovation and foster foundational STEM skills in young children through play-based and experiential learning environments.