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EXHIBIT 3 <br /> These immersive environments ensure that trainees are well-prepared to transition seamlessly <br /> into the workforce. <br /> Additionally, the training facilities have been designed to create warm and inviting learning <br /> environments, featuring artwork throughout the buildings and classrooms that resemble <br /> professional workstations, helping young adults prepare for the settings they will encounter in <br /> the workforce. To further support students, the facilities include study and meeting spaces, <br /> comfortable mentorship areas, and lunch areas equipped with microwaves. The CTP facility also <br /> features a coffee station and a basketball hoop, fostering camaraderie among trainees. <br /> Beyond the physical environment, Hope Builders' staff is trained to provide a positive, <br /> encouraging atmosphere, helping youth overcome challenges and stay motivated in their <br /> career journeys. These elements combined make Hope Builders' facilities ideally suited to <br /> support young adults as they build confidence, develop skills, and prepare for successful <br /> futures. <br /> Operating Budget & Sources of Revenue: Hope Builders has 30 years of experience managing <br /> multiple funding streams and a strong track record of income growth. The agency prioritizes <br /> diversifying its funding base to avoid reliance on a single revenue source. Hope Builders' FY2026 <br /> consolidated budget is $4,476,487. Expected revenue includes $1,825,000 from individual <br /> contributions, $1,420,000 from grants, $630,000 from program service revenue, and $601,487 <br /> from Hope Builders Career Connections (HBCC),the organization's social enterprise staffing <br /> agency (net of labor costs). <br /> Description of Staff: Hope Builders has a total of 31 staff members and will dedicate a team of <br /> 11 staff members to this project to ensure comprehensive support and training for participants. <br /> The assigned staff include 4 Training Supervisors to provide hard skills training. Additionally, 2 <br /> Employment Readiness Coordinators, 1 Employment Readiness Specialist, and 1 Employment <br /> Readiness Manager will focus on preparing youth for the workforce. Moreover, an Admissions <br /> Manager will oversee participant intake, a Grants Administrator will manage compliance and <br /> reporting, and a Director of Programs will provide leadership and strategic direction for <br /> program effectiveness. <br /> Past WIA/WIOA Experience: Hope Builders served as a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) <br /> contractor for the City of Santa Ana from 2006 to 2015 and has been implementing Workforce <br /> Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services for the City of Anaheim since 2016. <br /> Community Impact: Since 1995, Hope Builders has equipped more than 7,500 young adults with <br /> the skills and support needed to achieve economic stability. In FY2025, Hope Builders enrolled <br /> 282 young adults (106 of whom were Santa Ana residents) in its workforce training programs; <br /> and provided 254 with the hard and soft skills necessary to secure employment in construction, <br /> medical assisting, or child development. The program successfully placed 212 young adults into <br /> career pathways, defined as full-time employment that pays at least $2 above minimum wage, <br />