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Meet the staff – Cheryl Ruddy
HopeWorks is blessed with passionate staff who care about our students and want them to succeed. Today, we’d like to introduce you to Cheryl Ruddy, one of our ESL instructors. Cheryl’s desire to help others and share the love of Christ is infectious, and we’re so grateful she’s…
Employment in the Bible
In the Bible (and today), people’s professions are often used as identifiers – some accompanied by negative connotations. However, there are countless examples of people in the Bible with varying careers who were sought after by Jesus Himself, serving as a reminder that Jesus’ love is unending, unfailing…
If immigrants have graduate or postgraduate degrees in their home countries, why don’t they apply here?
Did you know the Migration Policy Institute estimates 20-25% of college educated immigrants are underemployed? This means despite their education in their native countries, some immigrants are working jobs they’re overqualified for while others struggle to find employment. Why is it so difficult for immigrants to obtain meaningful…
The ripple effect of education: How passing the HiSET impacts more than the diploma recipient
According to CLASP, there are an estimated 40 million Americans without their high school diploma. Life happens, but it’s never too late to pass your HiSET and receive your high school equivalency diploma, especially when the effects of your achievement affect not only yourself but those around you.…
HopeWorks’ new organizational structure
A successful internal structure is key to creating a thriving organization. Like the parable of the two builders in Matthew 7:24, the stronger the foundation, the better chance you have at weathering storms. Since our organization was founded, we’ve grown and expanded exponentially. This growth has been an…
Five steps to address workplace conflict
Conflicts naturally arise when you spend time with people. Apart from your family, your coworkers likely see you more than anyone. Arguments or disagreements at the office are commonplace and often unavoidable. How you handle them says a lot about your professional maturity, respect for your place of…
The benefits of AESL as opposed to ESL
One of HopeWorks’ newest programs is Adult English as a Second Language or AESL. These classes assist students in strengthening their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to help them succeed in their daily lives. AESL is a version of ESL classes – an acronym that may be…
It’s National Workforce Development Month!
Did you know that Sept. is National Workforce Development Month? Passed on Aug. 1, 2019, National Workforce Development Month “supports Federal initiatives to promote workforce development” and “acknowledges that workforce development plays a crucial role in supporting workers and growing the economy.” At HopeWorks, workforce development is an…
Our outlook for 2020
The close of a year and the beginning of a new one is an especially beautiful time to reflect on accomplishments and growth. We’re entering a new decade, and leaving behind 10 years of work and progress. This monumental turn-of-the page feels like a critical time to look…
What do donations do at HopeWorks?
At HopeWorks, we ensure our mission and results are clear to our community. We want you to know that every cent you give is changing lives in Memphis! To keep our communication clear and honest, we outlined exactly how your donations help your neighbors! #1 - Pre- and…