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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 in the construction industry. Constructing Hope serves people of color, people coming from incarceration, and low-income adults.

As Deputy Director, Koné will work closely with Executive Director Patricia Daniels to expand the organization’s reach and continue offering transformative opportunities to those who need them most.

“[Koné] will be a great leader for this organization,” says Daniels. “From the moment he joined us, it was clear that he had a deep passion for our mission and took immense pride in our work, all while embodying the spirit of teamwork and collaboration. He has consistently risen to every challenge, and I am eager to see him grow and elevate this program to its fullest potential.”

About Noah Koné:

Noah is a strategist with 10 years of experience developing, implementing, and managing strategic partnerships for tech startups, professional sports organizations, and nonprofits. Noah Koné began his journey with Constructing Hope in January 2022 as the Marketing Manager before advancing to become the Green Workforce Partnerships Manager. In this role, Koné is leading workforce development initiatives, supported by the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF), to provide underserved communities with vital training, education, and exposure to green career pathways, particularly in solar and renewable energy