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Cohorts run twice a year. No prior experience required — just curiosity and grit. The application takes about 8 minutes, and you can save and come back any time.

A Hope Renovations instructor working one-on-one with a trainee Intake · One-on-one

Who this is for.

Women & gender-expansive people, 18+
Triangle, NC area — Wake, Durham & Orange counties
Looking to enter a living-wage trade career
No prior experience or GED required

Cohort calendar

Cohort 12 — Jul 14
Apply by Jun 20
Cohort 13 — Oct 6
Apply by Sep 8

Not sure yet? Come to an open house first, or ask us anything.

Get started form.

≈ 8 minutes. Save & resume any time.

What happens next.

STEP 01

Intake call

A 20-minute phone chat within 5 days to learn about your goals.

STEP 02

Group info session

Meet the team, tour the shop, and see the work up close.

STEP 03

Welcome to the cohort

You're in. We'll get you set up with tools and a start date.