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business math and English. To assist youth struggling with the curriculum,volunteers provide <br /> weekly math and English tutoring. After successful completion of training, participants are <br /> expected to demonstrate at least a one-grade-level improvement in either math or English on <br /> their post-training TABE test, increasing their preparedness for and likelihood of success in the <br /> workforce. <br /> Mentoring <br /> Mentoring Opportunities for Youth: Hope Builders provides mentoring opportunities as part of <br /> its comprehensive approach to workforce development. Recognizing that skills training and job <br /> placement alone are not enough to support disconnected youth, Hope Builders integrates adult <br /> mentoring to help participants develop life skills and sustain long-term employment. Upon <br /> enrollment, each youth is paired with an Employment Readiness Specialist/Coordinator who <br /> provides guidance and helps them achieve tangible goals. Throughout the 6- to 29-week <br /> training program, Employment Readiness Specialists/Coordinators meet with participants <br /> weekly to monitor their progress. After training, staff supports graduates to ensure a smooth <br /> transition into the workforce until 6 months of employment retention is achieved. Hope <br /> Builders' holistic model is rooted in research and best practices in youth development, ensuring <br /> that participants receive the mentorship and support needed for long-term success. <br /> Support Services for Youth Facing Significant Challenges: Hope Builders provides <br /> comprehensive support services to help youth facing significant challenges overcome barriers <br /> to employment and long-term stability. Marry participants experience challenges such as <br /> economic hardship, involvement in the justice system, or lack of a high school diploma.To <br /> address these challenges, Hope Builders offers personalized case management, mental health <br /> counseling, and life skills training to ensure youth have the resources they need to succeed. <br /> Each participant is assigned an Employment Readiness Specialist/Coordinator who works <br /> closely with them to set and achieve personal and professional goals. Employment Readiness <br /> Specialists/Coordinators provide bi-weekly check-ins, mentoring, and referrals to essential <br /> services such as GED programs, childcare assistance, and housing support. Additionally, Hope <br /> Builders offers financial literacy training, transportation assistance, and legal aid referrals to <br /> remove common barriers to employment. Through this holistic approach, Hope Builders <br /> ensures that youth not only receive job training but also build self-confidence, resilience, and <br /> stability, equipping them for self-sufficiency and long-term career success. <br /> Mental Health Services & Referral Support: Hope Builders offers both mental health support <br /> services and referrals to external mental health agencies. Employment Readiness <br /> Specialists/Coordinators help trainees navigate social, emotional, and mental health barriers by <br /> encouraging them to connect with their natural support systems and external resources to <br /> improve their overall well-being and workforce readiness. <br /> Using a blopsychosocial framework, Employment Readiness Specialists/Coordinators provide <br /> comprehensive case management that integrates personalized support and targeted <br />