Constructing Hope Pre- Apprenticeship Program

This is an organization that opens the doors to opportunities and future careers. You will get all-around support and take the next steps toward a sustainable future.

It was an Amazing experience that will forever flourish with me and an opportunity that I and my family will benefit from for a life time. Thank you to everyone that played a part in the program they’re on your side and want to see you succeed.

I am very grateful for this program. Going through Constructing Hope has given me the opportunity to find out what I want to do for a career. Constructing Hope has helped me to create goals and prepared me with the tools I need to pursue them. The staff are very helpful and supportive. I am glad I went through Constructing Hope and I recommend this program for anyone who is contemplating going into a trade Job and not sure where to start. I know it helped me a lot. They are really "Leveling The Playing Field"

Constructing Hope saved my life honestly. I was spiraling with drugs and lost my house. Living with family, moving wherever we had to. Now we got our own place and I make more than 3x my rent by myself. Second baby on the way, and about to SPOIL the hell out of everyone who helped us and my kids. If you show up. If you get clean. You can change your life. I'm proof!

I was struggling just to pay my bills for months with no direction. Not only did Constructing Hope help me on the path to the exceptions list at the plumbers union, but the experience gave me a strong sense of community and motivation to do more with my life. Strongly recommend trying this program even if you don’t think you’re “cut out” for construction trades, you may be surprised through the Constructing Hope experience!

My Name is Eicca and I was apart of the 2024 spring constructing hope training program I started my career in roofing through CH. I’ve been given plenty of opportunities since graduating and I have no other reason of this success than CH.

Constructing Hope is just that giving hope back to the people. Excellent Program excellent staff help reminded me of who I am and what I am capable of help me focused on my career and goals look at life in a different aspect. Just remember Don't Trip! & Excuses Expired Yesterday #HP

Constructing hope is just how it sounds! This organization is the key for a foundation. I didn't know much about this organization until my fiance told me to apply so I did and I learned so much about myself. From the hands on training, the monday morning choices with Ms Maddie is just amazing. These things that this organization helps people with is extraordinary. No matter what your background looks like. Constructing hope is a blessing and I am forever grateful for the staff and Ms Patt Daniels.
Not only do i have contact with the staff even though i graduated this organization is still helping me with alot of things like gas cards etc. This is where it's at!!!!
I had the greatest pleasure coming in this morning and telling my story to the next cohort.
#summer2024cohort

Before coming in to Constructing hope i was getting introuble with the law i was in n out of jail running n gunning up to no good i was also homeless to the streets of portland Oregon i was living a horrible life style all my friends were on drugs n up to no good i didnt even go see my family for yrs until i got introduced to Constructing hope!Constructing hope has been the best thing that's happened to me,it changed my life for the better.i can't thank them enough,it's been the best learning experience I've ever hoped for.everyone at Constructing hope are family there very kind,loving n very supportive they are till this day,Constructing hope helped me an so many ways I appreciate how they take there time to whatever it is I need.i loved every min of it,the classmates also become really close to u like brothers n sisters iam glad I had made this choice for myself there is no going wrong on taking this path for your self.i now have a great job n I love it!.

It was a great experience. I learned alot of trade skills for my journey! I advise people to enroll because its a Great program to be involved in!

I was unfairly let go from a job after almost 3 years with them and was there hardest worker. i didn't know what i was going to do because that was the only job i had in years due to my previous drug addiction. SE Works refereed me to Constructing Hope. I was so surprised to find out all the resources the either offer or know where to send you to get what you need.
In the 10 week program at Constructing Hope i got my license back, talked to the lawyer they connect you with to help get my record expunge, I got 7 certifications, (including HAZWAPER $7000), Union Portfolio.
Constructing Hope Graduation gives you 8 points towards union credit. You also get direct entry into several unions. The class is surprisingly fun, better than you would expect, it's like a little family. Once you graduate you are a part of the Constructing Hope support system for two years.

I am having a great time learning in this program.It is very helpful and informative.The Constructing Hope pre-apprenticeship program is a great chance to get ahead in life by learning the skills needed to obtain a well paying career that will put a person in position to be successful.There are also many resources for people that don't have everything needed in order to complete a program like this one such as bus passes,work boots,and all of the tools needed.There are also some great classes here such as the math class with Mr Jackson and the Life Learning class with Miss Mattie.

disclaimer I am not yet a graduate and still in the pre-apprenticeship program.
so far i have learned about a variety of soft skills, toured a handful of construction relevant job sites.
i have several certificates this includes things such as Osha10, CPR and first aid to name a few.
excellent teachers and welcoming admin. a start time of 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. sometimes 4:15p.m.
there is some math involved but don't let that discourage you the math teacher is wonderful.

constructing hope helped cultivate the leader I knew I could be. Constructing hope gave me another support system. The structural classes and the curriculum of having Hope in life. Creating A Healthy life. Constructing Happiness, deleting humility of ego and Honoring self. Building character with accountability and integrity to want to achieve success. Living in reality knowing self more and learning how to master self & emotions. Constructing Hope help all walks of life. Give back to the community by changing lives doesn't matter your background as long as your hungry, dedicated, discipline & have the drive to accomplish anything you put your mind too to want to achieve success by all means necessary and letting go of excuses and replacing them with solutions and problem solving skills and team work as well as independence. -Greatness

My experience been so great here, this program can really open some life changing doors for an individual and I would recommend this program to anyone that's seeking a career in the constructing field because it would be the ideal place to start, this program will allow you to have some amazing job opportunities with the pleasure of not owing money, because its a free program and they even provide individuals with great benefits.

My name is Raheem Ola my experience with this nonprofit has been an amazing experience. They provide you many resources to help you succeed in and outside of the classroom. the teachers and mentors are patient, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. we take field trips to multiple unions and engage in workshops and we get an overall feel for what to expect when we make the transition to our careers. its a 10 week program that can and will change your life as long as you show up and be engaged everything else will handle itself.

well after 5 years in prison i am blessed to be part of a wonderful program. honestly i didn't know what to do with my life after being released, but with this program im now preparing to head to the union with a clear idea of what i want my future to look like.

l have had the best help form constructing hope and if were wondering yes it is worth it to go throt the pre apprenticeship program

To be honest this is one of the best choices i have made in my life so far i would advise anyone thats looking for a life change and to make some good money this is the route to go i wanna thank every oppurtunity i was giving and the chance to make something better of myself this is a school i wouldnt look past on never had a program that care so much about your future

Being a part of Constructing Hope built me to be more responsible with my everyday life. It's an amazing organization for those who are interested in the trades and want more of a hands-on experience before actually joining a trade. You get hands on experience and a lot of knowledge which I believe is very important especially coming from me as a female going into the trades.

Constructing Hope is doing exactly what the name says they are construcing hope and changing lives for people like me. I love what they stand for and represent in the community. i want to thank everyone that is apart of this program . I am sincerly grateful and thankful for everything that they do. they have given me the skills that will help me have a wonderful future.

Not enough instructors per student ratio, case managers could have more community resources, could have a coffee maker cuz students fall asleep alot. What they are doing well is community outreach and program curriculum, industry standards and certifications, understanding of students and backgrounds, helping to set and achieve goals.

Teaching us well getting stuff done they don't need anything to improve doing great

This program is amazing it's helped me out in so many ways I've gotten multiple certifications and I hope to be on my way to a better place I want to thank construction hope and there is nothing to improve the instructors are great and the help is amazing I look forward to a better life.

The program offers a broad spectrum of information to guide students to towards the trade of their choosing and open up/explore previously unknown opportunities. Day to day organization and communication can use improvement.

I love this place

Provides training to help people launch their career-- much more than a jobs training program. Very positive impact on its students and their families.

They are impacting the community in a positive way, turning lives around!!

The entire team communicates with full focus on the students and each other, well done team!

Constructing Hope was one of the greatest blessings I ever received and I still receive.
I came out of prison feeling like I have nothing to offer on the labor market. And thinking the only option I have is to trade my health and time for little money.
Constructing Hope showed me I was wrong on both accounts.
Today I have a fulfilling career with a great company. I have confidence, skills and community I can count on in case of any upsets. I have a self esteem and reason not to reoffend.
My family is better off, my employer happy, I give back to my community and pay more in taxes. Everyone wins because of my experience in Constructing Hope.

I have been on the board for Constructing Hope for 3+ years. In that time I have seen the positive change that this nonprofit has had on our community. You heard the stories all the time, but when you see a program change a person's life or the smile on their faces when announcing which union they will be joining or the support the other cohorts give each other it's impossible not to be energized about this program.

Constructing Hope is providing exceptional industry standard training that leads to living wage careers for Historically disenfranchisedpeople with barriers to employment. Their work is life transforming! They are executive Director/CEO is the most dedicated committed advocate Mission Driven Professional that I have ever known.

I interned with Constructing Hope over the summer and was genuinely impressed with how dedicated to the mission each and every staff member is. I also heard firsthand the impact this organization can have on the lives of its graduates. This program can be truly transformational. Even after the students graduate, Constructing Hope remains actively in touch with their graduates and continues to support them. My summer at Constructing Hope was all around inspiring.

I've been a part a board member for Constructing Hope for 2+ years and have seen how much we have grown in that time. They are making the community better and changing people's lives. Pat is the glue that keeps the organization going and energizes all of us.

Construction Hope is in the business of saving lives. Through this program, I gained the skills necessary to become a female pipefitter with the union. I now have a high paying career and the means to give back to my community. Thank you CH! I couldn’t have done it without you.

My name is Charles potter and I am an Ex felon. Constructing hope gave me a second chance a an opportunity to rebuild my life and earn a living wage. This is an amazing program that changes lives and gives back to the community. Constructing Hope will forever be a part of me

This non-profit organization changed my life in so many ways! They got me the certifications I needed to get into the field, taught me how to navigate through all the avenues within the construction industry, so I could find my trade and they have taught me so much about myself!! I would recommend this life changing experience to anyone who is a dedicated, hard-working and motivated individual! It's not easy and it takes a lot of time and energy, but in the end, it's so fulfilling and worth it! Thanks to them, I was in prison less than a year ago and last week I interviewed with ThyssenKrupp Elevators!! That's the impact that constructing Hope has on individuals lives! Enough said.

Constructing hope changed my life! I always wanted to be union but was intimated by it being a woman and had no clue where to start or what to do. Constructing hope taught me so many important skills and %100 believed in me! I am a single mom with a long criminal history and an addiction background, most would have thought I would have made it nowhere however constructing hope changed the course of my life. I now am union and am able to support my daughter and I and my next big goal is to buy a house and I wouldn't have made it this far without the help and support of constructing hope!

Working to improve people's lives. Through hands on skill training, and classroom trying to prepare them for a carreer in the construction industry. Also, offering important life skill assistance and training.

Constructing Hope Pre- Apprenticeship Training Program is a beacon of Light and "HOPE!"
Targeting undeserved communities, People of Color and previously incarcerated men and women, marginalized people, Youth and unskilled Young Adults Construction Hope offers Skilled training in the Construction Industry that lead to a 'Living Wage ' Career that could otherwise be unattainable to them. Champions of embracing the belief and values of 'providing 'A Second Chance,' Constructing Hope provided Wrap-around Services and on-going support and alumni affiliation that are imperative to providing a person with an "Real" opportunity to succeed, advance and become a productive contributing member of society, capable of providing for their family.
I have personally witnessed the long hours, dedication and commitment of Patricia Daniels (Pat) to this work and organization for over a decade from her early beginnings as the receptionist for this organization while possessing a Master's Degree. When the organization fell on hard times Pat refused to let it die. She became the CEO, raised money, and cultivated an outstanding Board of Directors that are as committed to the vision, mission and values of this organization as she is. I met countless people whose lives were transformed by graduating from Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program and going on to become skilled Craftsmen and Women in the Construction Trades. One of them was my own Grandson! This program gives people Pride! Dignity! Skills! And HOPE!
A Great Organization To Support ! - D. Lindsay

I have known Pat since she was support staff at Irvington Covenant. She assisted the director at that time with everything the program offered. I recall how motivated she was then to make sure students were being served properly. When that program went under, Pat didn't pause for even a minute. She took over the responsibility to continue serving the same population she serves today. That was over 10 years ago and she has never looked back. Pat started out with little to no funding but has developed the program into a sustainable model for serving the community. Pat's legacy is hundreds of underserved, fresh out of incarceration, recovering individuals who now have a new lease on life. She offers hands-on training, life skills education, and wrap-around services to prepare them for a career in the construction trades.

Constructing Hope is a compassionate and meaningful organization that connects the most vulnerable populations to immediate training and access to workforce development.

My initial impressions were worth five stars, although I'm viewing all of this from a distance down in Medford and I have not participated in the program. Active communication with interested veterans like myself has been a one-star experience, if that.

I've registered for your email community I've called and left voicemails and I've only had one contact with someone who's voicemail does not work and whose phone eventually was deemed unreachable or out of service.

I'm eager to understand what the plans are moving forward from the coronavirus crippling. I would imagine that you've continued to work but for some reason you seem to have discontinued communication.

I'm working a job provided to me rather easily by the veterans administration but I plan to be moving back to Portland from southern Oregon around the end of November. --Chet Knight

Five years ago, I was a heroin addict who was literally living on the streets and one day I decided to do something different. I checked myself into rehab and started doing the program of AA like my life depended on it. After a year clean, I found out about Constructing Hope, a place where people like me who had been in trouble with the law before, could go and change their lives and have a career if they were willing to put in the work. Ten weeks later, I stood on the stage, getting ready to graduate. I joined Local 1503, the Carpenters Union, the following Monday, and life has been an upward trajectory since then. I have helped build schools, bridges, subway stops, and parking garages so far and am now living in Las Vegas getting ready to do the MSG Sphere. Life is good. You see, as an addict in recovery, I knew that I could have a good life, but I didn't know how good it could be until I went through Constructing Hope. As I went through that program, I gained confidence, ability, and knowledge of the trades, but also I leaned about how I also have a larger responsibility to the communities in which I live, and how I can make those communities better by volunteering at various places. I learned that not through rhetoric, but by their example, and have since met other graduates of Constructing Hope out on the job site and they feel the same way. It is a marvelous thing to see the lives of others transformed by this amazing organization and I will forever be in debt to them.

Hi my names Christopher Cyrus Jr
I was tired of grabbing at straws, with jobs letting me know that after the probation period that they couldn't hire me because of my conviction. Many jobs i actually fit the bill, hands down and I've heard that if it was up to the HR they would hire me on the spot but its a corporate decision. Companies missed out on an phenomenal potential employee, but i didn't let that stop me i keep pushing myself to get a livable career someone would hire me i told myself. By chance i stumbled upon the deal of the century, Constructing Hope. To simplify matters i had nothing more to lose and everything to gain and after my pre apprenticeship i had a clear future a great career and a sustainable wage to take care of my family. Constructing Hope gave me that hope back to make the changes in my life that would change my world forever. They take care of you, in more ways than just helping you through the program, so if you are thinking about learning about construction, a felon with multiple barriers holding you back, or your just undecided with nothing better to do. Take this 100% free pre apprenticeship. I haven't heard of anything this great since they created the internet.

My name is Kyle barnes and I am a constructing hope graduate. Before joining the pre apprenticeship program I worked a dead end job with no room to grow or make more money. Constructing hope has layed the foundation for young youth and anyone to change there lives. I am now a 1503 union carpenter and make 27 an hour base pay plus an incredible benefits package on top. With room to advance and grow my skills, the sky really is the limit. I regret not joining constructing hope much sooner in life but its ok. My career is established and I owe constructing hope a great deal for giving me the opportunity.

The customer service is above and beyond outstanding. They care about participants and are committed to the success of everyone. There are not any programs that I know of that provide this level of support during and after a program. Reach out to them and I guarantee you will be impressed!

Executive Director Pat Daniels is a passionate and thoughtful community leader whose commitment to changing lives by providing job training and opportunities to those most in need is inspiring! At Andersen Construction we believe in the programming of Constructing Hope as we know firsthand the benefits of a career in construction, and after seeing Pat speak we were moved to help further the mission of Constructing Hope. We have supported the program financially, and hope to grow our partnership to include giving volunteer hours and job-site tours. We can’t wait to be a part of the journey with Constructing Hope students!

I was involved with Constructing Hope back in 2007 helping them get their Oregon State Certification for their pre-apprenticeship program. With that certification came acceptance by most construction unions to accept their graduates straight into their apprenticeship program.

Since they started their construction curriculum program, they have helped over 1000 people change their lives and begin making a family wage in the construction trades. Pat Daniels and her staff inspire me and those around her to do more for the people and local community. Please join me in supporting their cause.