Your Future Starts Here
Empowering residents through education, employment and economic mobility.
Creating Career Pathways
In today’s economy, talent is everywhere – but opportunity isn’t. CORE Academy is changing that.
Launched in 2022 by Hope through Housing, CORE Academy provides individuals with the training, experience and support they need to begin meaningful careers in high-demand industries. Built around a model of industry-led training, paid internships and personalized support, CORE Academy is the first step toward lasting economic mobility.
Who You’re Helping
CORE Academy supports individuals who are underemployed and who face significant barriers to finding meaningful jobs, including residents of affordable housing communities.
64% are single-parent households
Most earn below 60% of the area median income
Many balance work, family and education without a safety net
OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH YOU
Donate to CORE Academy – Your gift provides training, support and a clear path to a living-wage career.
“This certificate is proof that you can do anything if you put your mind to it – I can show this to my daughter and inspire her to do the same”
– Marqusha (Resident)
What We Offer
CORE Academy prepares participants for careers in growing fields that offer long-term stability and opportunity:
Property Management & Maintenance
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Hospitality & Event Services
Film, Sound & Podcast Production
Through a combination of classroom training, on-the-job learning and financial coaching, participants gain the confidence, skills and certifications to enter the workforce and grow in their careers.
Opportunity Starts with You.
A Program Built for Growth
CORE Academy was designed to scale. With the right investment, we aim to:
Serve 500 adults annually
Expand into additional sectors such as healthcare and logistics
Launch regional training hubs throughout California
Strengthen our employer partnerships and internship network
We are building a workforce model that works – one that begins with housing and ends with possibility.
Just $1,500 Trains a Participant
Why Now?
California is facing a widening gap between open jobs and skilled workers. At the same time, thousands of adults in our communities are ready to learn, work and grow – if given the opportunity.
Employers are hiring. Residents are ready. CORE Academy is the bridge.
But we need partners like you to help us scale what works — and reach the next-generation of leaders who are still waiting for their chance.
Join the Movement
When you support CORE Academy, you’re helping build a future where everyone has the chance to succeed. Every gift clears a path – covering essentials like childcare, certifications and real-world experiences.
$1,500
Sponsors a Full Training Session
$10,000
Support an Entire Cohort
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