Real careers in the skilled trades.

Hope Renovations' workforce development programs create career opportunities for women and gender-expansive individuals — and fill a critical labor shortage for the construction industry.

Why the Trades

Why consider a construction career?

✓ Living wage, family-sustaining compensation and benefits

✓ Career advancement and entrepreneurship opportunities

✓ A stable industry with jobs in every location

✓ Satisfying work building and maintaining the structures of our communities

On the jobsite

The Opportunity

Why this work matters.

of craft professionals in construction and skilled trades are women.

1.4M

positions will be left unfilled in the industry by 2030 due to a growing labor shortage.

Our Impact

Since 2020.

279

graduates have completed our Construction Fundamentals Pre-Apprenticeship.

85%

of graduates continue in the construction industry through jobs, apprenticeships, or further education

OUR PROGRAMS

Explore your path.

For Students

Construction Fundamentals

Our 13-week pre-apprenticeship covers all the basics to start your career.

Get Started →

For Students

Weatherization

For graduates of Construction Fundamentals, this 1-week pre-apprenticeship provides credentials to enter the weatherization field.

Learn More →

For Business

For Employers

Learn how your business can connect with our pipeline of talent.

For Employers →

Graduate Stories

Where our graduates are now.

Meredith Pysnik

Durham 2026 · Project Coordinator

Meredith joined Hope Renovations through our Durham cohort in 2026. Today, she’s working as a Project Coordinator and carrying the skills, confidence, and connections she built at Hope into her career

Jenine’ Stancil

Raleigh 2024 · general contractor

Jenine joined Hope Renovations through our Raleigh cohort in 2024. Today, she’s a licensed general contractor and business owner, taking on a wide range of projects and building a career of her own.

Ready to start your trades career?

Potential applicants must attend a virtual Info Session to learn about our program. Pick a time that works for you and we'll see you there.