Portland, OR. Constructing Hope is a nonprofit that trains low-income people to work in the construction industry. The organization hosted a Grand Re-opening on April 21st to showcase new additions that can accommodate larger classes and more job training options. The building, at 405 NE Church St, can now host […]
PORTLAND, Ore. — A program focused on helping people rebuild their lives is getting a big boost.
‘Constructing Hope’ took KATU through their newly renovated workforce training center. The building in northeast Portland will allow for larger class sizes, which will open up more job training spots.
Their focus is on […]
Like many in America, a family tragedy left Isis Harris reeling and, soon after, buried in medical debt. Unable to keep up with the mounting prescription costs and hospital bills after her son was shot, she knew she had to make a change in her career.
But she knew that […]
Philanthropy groups are pointing out a big gap in donations toward groups focused on women’s and girls’ issues during Women’s History Month this year.
According to the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, less than 2% of philanthropic dollars go to such organizations, but a different model for giving could help fill the […]
They say that in construction and design, there is speed, there is high quality, and there is cheap – your client can only have two of these. While I’m not predicting any sort of a major down turn any time in the near future, what I would say is […]
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The Social Equity & Educational Development (SEED) Initiatives is the largest city-led grant initiative in the U.S. that prioritizes racial and social equity. The SEED Grant Fund prioritizes BIPOC- and women-led small business initiatives and projects, programs, or services that support economic and educational development of communities most impacted […]
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Constructing Hope Board Chair Mel Jones (left) and the organization’s Executive Director Pat Daniels on a job site. NAIM HASAN PHOTOGRAPHY
It’s an amazing time to work in the construction industry. People and services are in high demand. We can earn good money, and we’re […]
Job fair at Clackamas mall aims to introduce new workers to decent-paying construction jobs. While Oregon’s unemployment rate has dropped from the pandemic peak of 18% to 5.2% in July 2021, the job market is mixed.
Low-skilled, high-stress jobs such as food service and moving packages are proving hard to […]
