Press Release – Constructing Hope Expands Sustainable Transportation with PGE Drive Change Fund Grant
Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program Appoints Noah Koné as Deputy Director Portland, OR – Constructing Hope is proud to announce the expansion of its transportation fleet with the purchase of two Ford E-Transits and one Kia EV9, made possible through the PGE Drive Change Fund. This investment in electric vehicles (EVs) enhances the organization’s commitment to sustainability while increasing accessibility for program participants. Additionally, two new EV chargers have been installed [...]
Press Release – Noah Koné as Deputy Director
Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program Appoints Noah Koné as Deputy Director Portland, OR – Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program is excited to announce the appointment of Noah Koné as the new Deputy Director, effective immediately. Koné’s leadership and vision will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission. The mission of Constructing Hope is to rebuild the lives of people in our community by encouraging self-sufficiency through skills training and education [...]
DEWALT Press Release
Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program November 7, 2024 Portland, Oregon Constructing Hope Is Named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant Recipient Constructing Hope is honored to be recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to increase completion rates, lower student to instructor ratios, increase direct placement into apprenticeships, and provide graduates with a deeper understanding of the skilled construction trades. With an estimated 500,000 open construction [...]
Open Position: Job Developer
ORGANIZATION: Constructing Hope POSITION TITLE: Job Developer – On-Site ABOUT US: Constructing Hope means that we are in the business of rebuilding the lives of people in our community by encouraging self-sufficiency through skills training and education in the construction industry. We provide a no-cost, ten-week construction training program, placement services, and career advancement support. We serve minorities, people coming from incarceration, and low-income adults. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: Constructing [...]
Lines for Life Podcast
Constructing Hope was shown off in a pre-apprenticeship programs list by Build Oregon. You can find the link to that here: Your Guide to Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (buildoregon.com)
Oregon Business Blog
Constructing Hope was featured in a Oregon Business Blog post. You can find that here: Boom Goes the Stigma (buzzsprout.com)