Training Programs

Welcome to HOPE! We’re excited to help you build a brighter future through our dynamic job readiness and green-sector training programs. Let’s dive into how we support your journey every step of the way. Sign up for an Info Session to learn more!

Kickstart with our core curriculum

At HOPE, we believe that technical skills can be learned on the job, as long as you can start strong and ready to navigate the challenges of everyday worklife. Our 5-week full-time curriculum is designed to give you a strong foundation for long-term career stability. Core topics include:

Essential Skills: Beyond interview prep, develop skills in professional communication, time management, and conflict resolution.

Digital Literacy: Learn how to write professional emails, organize digital files, and navigate online job search tools like a PRO.

Financial Literacy: Use online banking tools that help you budget like you love it, and we can connect you to one-on-one counseling with a professional coach to manage debt, build your credit and learn to spend with strategy.

Work Wellness: Practice new tools for stress management and emotional wellbeing to help your relationships thrive in and outside the workplace.

Environmental Literacy: Understand how a changing climate impacts your community, your city and your career opportunities as the economy shifts to mitigate environmental harm.

Earn Industry-Recognized Certifications

After completing our core curriculum, students can elect to earn industry-specific certifications:

Green Construction

Learn about sustainable infrastructure and community development while earning safety certifications required for construction and demolition careers.

Building Operations and Maintenance

Deepen your knowledge of the growing Building Operations and Maintenance field while earning certifications in in building energy efficiency, including HVAC and heat pump operations and maintenance, carpentry/repairs, mechanical, and electrical.

Horticulture

Take your career outside with certifications in green infrastructure maintenance, including green roofs, rain gardens, bioswales, urban farms and public green space.

JOIN THE CLUB FOR JOB SEEKERS

We know that the job seeker’s journey can be rough! To guide you through this phase, every cohort includes three months of Job Club, a twice weekly workshop for active job seekers. In addition to support with job applications, interview preparation and job search strategy, Job Club attendees gain access to exclusive hiring events, professional networking opportunities and personal referrals to our employer partners.

Thrive with Personal and Professional Coaching

Our holistic approach to coaching is designed to address ALL of the barriers in and outside the workplace that make job retention and advancement so challenging. Our wellness and employment teams work collaboratively to provide the following services:

Wraparound Support: Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, Food Security, Transportation (MetroCards), Professional Clothing & Equipment
One-On-One Career Coaching: Skills Assessment, Career Exploration, Resume Development, Interview Practice, Job Search Support, Job Referrals, Workplace Mediation, Retention & Advancement Coaching

Eligibility

To participate in HOPE’s programs, you must:

Be ready to participate in a full-time program and commit to securing full-time employment
Be 18 years or older
Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
No diploma or high school equivalency is required
Additional eligibility requirements may apply to specific program components

Having a criminal legal history or experience with substance use or dependence do not disqualify you.

Those currently receiving treatment for mental health issues or substance use are eligible, so long as you are actively receiving care.

Ready to Apply?

We first need you to attend an informational session where we’ll walk you through our programs and how HOPE works.