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Encouraging the Encouragers
Our Faith Encouragers spend time with our students over lunch, encouraging them in their walk with Christ and helping them through the difficulties they may face during the PCD class. Here are some ideas we share with them as they encourage their student, and you could use them…
HopeWorks Golf Benefit A Success
The 16th Annual HopeWorks golf benefit was a great success on September 14, 2012. The weather was outstanding and the Mirimichi golf course was incredible. About 90 golfers joined us for the event. The feedback we got was how everyone enjoyed the day and appreciated being able to…
Internships to Begin October 30
After weeks of learning and searching through different career choices, the students from the Fall PCD class will begin their internships on Tuesday, October 30th. Students will work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 6 weeks; their hours will vary depending on the internship provider. They will continue to…
Alumni Meetings on October 29 and 31
HopeWorks will hold two alumni meetings at the end of October to listen to the issues that concern our alumni. Tara Albright, Alumni Coordinator, found that they are interested in jobs fairs, housing programs, budgeting and finance, foreign languages, and how to handle job conflict. We are excited…
HopeWorks Golf Scramble Set for Sept. 14
On Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, HopeWorks will host its 16th annual 18-hole Golf Scramble at Mirimichi. The fundraising golf scramble will tee off at 8 a.m. After finishing a round of golf, participants will enjoy a delicious lunch at the club house. There will be prizes for three…
Graduation Ceremony – Thursday August 9th – 6:30 PM
The summer class of HopeWorks men will graduate this Thursday night at 6:30 PM at the HopeWorks facility. Along with this class will be 35 students receiving their GED certificate. Reception to follow. Come and join us.
HopeWorks Welcomes new GED Teachers
HopeWorks welcomes our new GED teachers! They will be teaching at our satellite locations throughout the city. Orientation for the next GED class is August 4. Call 272-3700 to register.
HopeWorks Expands GED Classes
HopeWorks greatly expands GED classes through state grant By: Linda Moore Back in high school, Clifton Remble wasn't a bad student, earning B's and C's. Still, the 36-year-old dropped out at 16. "I got in some trouble. I got locked up for selling drugs," Remble said, acknowledging…
Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’-By-World
Sometimes people need a renewed sense of purpose, perhaps a little nudge, a push of encouragement. This summer one of HopeWorks’ PCD teachers is leading a class to re-energize a group of graduates to urge them to press on and to accomplish their personal goals. The curriculum…
A Growing Number…GED
In 2006, the first HopeWorks Inc. student, Stacy Bell earned her GED. Since then many students have come to HopeWorks and completed their GED, but this year alone 26 students have already passed the test and now have earned their GED. What an accomplishment! Mrs. Susan, Ms. Anna, Mrs.…