A required part of many interview processes is submitting a resume. If you don’t have job experience, have spent time out of the workforce, or aren’t sure what to include on your resume, it can be hard to create one that impresses future employers. Even getting started can…
After completing the PCD program at HopeWorks, you’ll feel prepared and capable to hold a job. But working is the easy part – getting a job is the challenge! The job hunting process is rarely easy no matter who you are. So, we’ve put together a few steps…
HopeWorks participants come from all walks of life, including the Shelby County Division of Correction. We offer a pre-release program that takes place inside the prison for inmates who will soon be reentering society. This program consists of our standard Personal and Career Development course, as well as…
You’re never too old to start something new. People’s lives and careers are constantly evolving – there’s no map or timeline. That’s why having an internship isn’t just something college kids do to fill their summers. Internships are for people of all ages, and they can be helpful…
Three decades of radical life change For 31 years, HopeWorks has forged new paths to provide hope to those who desperately need it. Today, we stand tall knowing that our work is making an impact throughout the Mid-South, and look forward to expanding our reach and deepening our…
A job is simply a task that you do to earn money. A career is an employment network with opportunities for growth, increased wages and added stability. Oftentimes, careers are associated with college degrees. But, there are many career paths that don’t require an associate or bachelor’s degree.…
Earning your high school equivalency diploma can help you get a better paying job and will help you provide for yourself and your family. Are you worried or scared that you just don’t have the time or skills needed to earn your high school equivalency diploma, or HiSET?…
2018 brought a wealth of changes to HopeWorks. As we enter into the holiday season, we’d like to take a look back at the year and highlight how HopeWorks has grown! Summer Avenue groundbreaking One of the biggest events of this past year was the groundbreaking at our…
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Imagine having a doctorate degree. After years, maybe decades of study, you’d anticipate that your work life would be clearly laid out for you. Opportunities would abound, and you’d be able to support your passions and your family. Now imagine that one day, you have to leave your…