ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Investing in Black-Owned Businesses

"You can give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man how to fish and he will eat for a year; but if you teach a man how to "own the Pond" he can become self sufficient and can help others, as well as himself." John Perkins

Hope United CDC is wholly committed to the philosophy of community development reflected in John Perkins quote.  Economic development in America must include investing in black-owned businesses.  In 2022 we will develop our strategy and business alignments.

Workforce Development and Solutions

Recruitment - work closely with employers to identify and recruit prospective employees with specific skills

Employers – serve companies committed to creating a family-friendly and diverse workplace to retain employees.  Market & Promote opportunities in non-traditional industries & business segments

Retention - work closely with the employee and employer to diagnose and resolve "at-work" conflicts.

Job & Career Advisory & Placement Services  – assist individuals in developing strategic job & career plans and job- placement.  Provide  employees support services and programs to further develop their strengths and foster their growth and value to the organization.  this Includes: small support groups including “the 90 Day Workshop Series, Now What?”; and individual mentors/coaches.

Financial Management and Capabilities

Connect Hope To Success - An asset-based approach to helping unemployed and underemployed individuals develop and pursue career plans, based on their interests and needs, to achieve their goals.

Financial Literacy - We work with individuals and families to increase their capabilities in managing their financial assets, establishing goals, assessing learning and financial  resources, and achieving their goals.