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Hope Builders does not offer paid work experience; it offers employment in career pathway <br /> jobs through its social enterprise staffing agency, Hope Builders Career Connections (HBCC). As <br /> an employer, HBCC places graduates of the CTP, CMA, and CDC programs and places them in <br /> full-time positions that provide a living wage and opportunities for career advancement. HBCC <br /> carefully vets job opportunities, facilitates placements, and offers ongoing support during the <br /> first six months of employment to ensure job retention and success. Graduates are placed in <br /> roles through either temp-to-hire opportunities, allowing employers to assess fit before making <br /> permanent offers, or direct placement into long-term positions. Through this structured <br /> approach, Hope Builders helps young professionals build stable careers with clear pathways for <br /> growth <br /> Preparing Youth for Targeted In-Demand Industries: Hope Builders will support workforce <br /> development in the Healthcare industry through its CDC and CMA programs.These programs <br /> equip participants with the essential skills, training, and certifications needed to secure <br /> employment in high-demand healthcare roles. By aligning with employer needs and industry <br /> standards, Hope Builders ensures that graduates are prepared for sustainable careers in <br /> healthcare, addressing workforce shortages while providing young professionals with pathways <br /> to economic mobility. <br /> Job Training & Preparation Through STEAM: Hope Builders integrates elements of STEAM <br /> (Science, Technology, Engineering,Arts, and Mathematics) into its job preparation training by <br /> providing basic skills remediation in math and reading, tailored to industry needs. Construction <br /> trainees develop math skills such as algebra,geometry, and trigonometry for estimating <br /> material costs and reading blueprints, while healthcare trainees focus on science and math <br /> concepts like medical vocabulary and dosage calculations. Up to two hours daily are dedicated <br /> to building these essential skills through worksheets, college-level books, lectures, and support <br /> from volunteer tutors. <br /> Work Experience Opportunities Related to Postsecondary Certificate Programs: Hope Builders' <br /> CMA program provides work experience opportunities through a 160-hour externship, which is <br /> a required component of the program. This hands-on experience allows trainees to apply their <br /> skills in a real-world clinical setting, ensuring they are job-ready upon completion. Graduates <br /> who successfully complete the program and externship receive a Vocational Medical Certificate <br /> of Completion (Non-Credit) in partnership with Santiago Community College. <br /> Employers That Support Paid/Unpaid Work Experience: Hope Builders partners with <br /> approximately 10 healthcare businesses across Orange County to serve as host sites for CMA <br /> externships.These include Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group, Dr. Irene Pe, <br /> E_estonnac, Sunrise Healthcare Centers, Kindred Healthcare,Zhana Rapoport, MD, Centers of <br /> Rehabilitation & Pain Medicine, Reviv Functional Psychiatry, Beach Family Doctors Medical <br /> Group, and Jason Kurtz, DO. <br /> Alternative Secondary School Services <br />