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A Message from Pat Daniels on Her Retirement

10/20/2025

Friends of Constructing Hope,

As I prepare for my retirement at the end of this year, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude. Thank you for your support, commitment, and shared […]

Building futures: how Constructing Hope transforms lives through trade careers

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – Stephanie Kralevich visits Constructing Hope to learn about a free program that’s helping people in need gain job skills and placement within the trades. She talks to Deputy […]

Constructing Hope Announces Retirement of Executive Director Patricia Daniels

Portland, OR – Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program formally announces that its Founder and Executive Director, Patricia Daniels, plans to retire at the end of this year after 18 years of transformative leadership, unwavering passion, and deep commitment to the […]

Constructing Hope Expands Sustainable Transportation with PGE Drive Change Fund Grant

Portland, OR – Constructing Hope is proud to announce the expansion of its transportation fleet with the purchase of two Ford E-Transits and one Kia EV9, made possible through the PGE Drive Change […]

Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program Appoints Noah Koné as Deputy Director

Portland, OR – Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program is excited to announce the appointment of Noah Koné as the new Deputy Director, effective immediately. Koné’s leadership and vision will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission.

The mission […]

Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program
November 7, 2024
Portland, Oregon

Constructing Hope Is Named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant Recipient

Constructing Hope is honored to be recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to increase completion rates, lower student to instructor ratios, increase direct placement into […]

Constructing Hope was shown off in a pre-apprenticeship programs list by Build Oregon. You can find the link to that here: Your Guide to Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (buildoregon.com)

Constructing Hope was featured in a Oregon Business Blog post. You can find that here: Boom Goes the Stigma (buzzsprout.com)

Constructing Hope was featured in a Missing Middle Housing Fund blog post. You can find that here: Construction Labor Series Part Two: Workforce Growth Opportunities (missingmiddlehousing.fund)