Item 15 - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 26-27

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EXHIBIT 3 Hope Builders' Proposal Experience/Qualifications Description of Organization: Hope Builders empowers young adults in Orange County by providing mentorship, life skills, and job training that align with employer needs. Since 1995, Hope Builders has served as a pathway to opportunity, guiding disadvantaged young adults toward career success through comprehensive support and hands-on training. Recognizing that access to meaningful careers can significantly transform lives, the organization is dedicated to equipping Orange County's most vulnerable young adults with the skills and support needed to secure quality jobs with competitive wages, health benefits, safe work environments, stable schedules, and opportunities for advancement. Each year, Hope Builders serves more than 200 diverse young adults and equips them with the essential technical and professional skills needed to thrive in the workforce. Programs in Clinical Medical Assisting (CMA), Child Development Careers (CDC), and Construction Training (CTP) provide industry-specific training while also addressing social and emotional barriers that may hinder long-term success. Facility Addresses: Hope Builders has three facility locations: 1. CDC training is implemented at 801 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (major cross streets: N. Broadway & E. Civic Center Dr.) 2. CTP training is implemented at 810 Poinsettia St N, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (major cross streets: Poinsettia St N & W. Washington Ave.) 3. CMA training is implemented at 100 N. Harbor Blvd, Unit 200, Anaheim, CA 92805 (major cross streets: N. Harbor Blvd & W. Lincoln Ave.) The Santa Ana location at 801 N. Broadway also serves as Hope Builders' headquarters. Hours of Operation: Hope Builders' hours of program operation are Monday—Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM for CDC and CMA, and 7:00 AM-3:00 PM for the Construction CTP. Administrative hours are Monday—Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Youth Friendly Characteristics of Facilities: Hope Builders' facilities are intentionally designed to be youth-friendly, creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where young adults can thrive. The CDC program features a space modeled after a childcare center, allowing trainees to practice classroom management and caregiving skills in a realistic setting. The CMA program includes training spaces that mimic medical offices, equipping participants with experience in administrative and clinical procedures. The CTP facility is designed like an indoor construction site, complete with tools and materials that simulate actual job site conditions.