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In the United States, nearly half (47%) of immigrant adults have Limited English Proficiency (LEP). This can create significant barriers as they work to obtain employment and live quality lives. Among LEP adults: 29% report struggling to get or keep a job. 22% have found it difficult to…
Meet the staff – Stoney Ramsey
HopeWorks is blessed with caring staff who are committed to our students and helping them succeed. One of those employees is Stoney Ramsey, director of Adult Education. Stoney’s dedication to HopeWorks is evident in every task, and he truly embodies HopeWorks’ mission. Keep reading to learn more about…
How can I get involved with HopeWorks?
Want to make a difference in our community? When you partner with HopeWorks, you’re impacting Memphis by helping to supply second chances, funding life-changing programs and furthering our mission to establish hope in Jesus Christ and provide meaningful education and services. Not sure where to start? There are…
What will you learn in HopeWorks’ Employment Essentials course?
Are you looking for a new career? Want to improve upon your workforce skills and experience? Check out our Employment Essentials course! During this eight-session program, you’ll: Discuss your interests with our team of compassionate professionals to determine which career path is right for you. Work with our…
Meet the staff – Synnamon Taylor
HopeWorks is blessed with caring staff who are committed to our students and helping them succeed. One of those employees is Synnamon Taylor, associate director of Adult Basic Education. Synnamon is passionate about seeing HopeWorks’ students thrive and working with them to achieve their goals. Keep reading to…
Navigating daily life when English isn’t your first language
If English isn’t your first language, everyday tasks like going to the grocery store, seeing a doctor or meeting with your child’s teacher can seem impossible. Not only is there a language barrier, but cultural unfamiliarity can lead to more confusion if you’re new to America. What are…
How did HopeWorks start?
For more than 35 years, HopeWorks has supported Memphians needing second chances by providing essential education, counseling and career development programming. These programs cultivate personal relationships and lay a foundation for sharing the Gospel. But you may be wondering – how did HopeWorks come to be an organization?…
Meet the staff – Carissa Davis
HopeWorks is blessed with caring staff who are committed to our students and helping them succeed. One of those employees is Carissa Davis, associate director of Adult English as a Second Language. Carissa is passionate about her job and finds joy in assisting our students as they transition…
Why does passing the HiSET matter?
If you didn’t finish high school, you’re not alone. Nearly 20% of students in Memphis don’t graduate high school. There are a lot of reasons students choose to stop attending school, but those reasons don’t matter when you enter the job market. If you haven’t finished high school,…
Meet the staff – Fred Ross
HopeWorks is blessed with caring staff who are committed to our students and helping them succeed. One of those employees is Fred Ross, a student coordinator for Adult Basic Education at all of our corrections sites – including Shelby County Division of Corrections, Shelby County Jail, Jail East…