Workforce Development

House of Hope helps individuals find opportunities to earn a living wage, gain new experiences, and find local career paths. We offer a variety of workforce development and support services for both job seekers and local employers.

Career Coaching

Career Coaching helps you get started on your path to getting a job you love.  Our volunteer Career Coaches or Workforce Development Coordinator will work with you one-on-one to help you grow professionally. Career Coaching appointments are available in person at service locations, enrichment centers, or virtually.  They are free of cost and available to and Martin County residents or those seeking work in Martin County.

What skills can I work on with a Career Coach?

  • Career Exploration - Looking for a career change or to find the career field that fits you? Working with the Career Coordinator, we utilize an online assessment tool that measures your interests and skill levels to help you figure out the best career path.
  • Job Searching - Navigation of online job listings can be difficult.  With the help of Career Coaches, we can teach you the best ways to utilize job search resources and ways to stand out in the crowd.
  • Writing a Resume - Whether starting from scratch or updating your last resume, we’re here to assist you in producing a professional resume that reflects you best and gets noticed.
  • Creating a Cover Letter - Work with a Career Coach to learn how to compose concise, high-impact, meaningful cover letters.
  • Interview Skills - Interviews play a pivotal role in landing a position. With the help of our coaches you can build your skills to prepare for interviews, discuss the difficult questions, explain barriers to employment, and participate in a mock interview.
  • Job Retention and Ongoing Support - Building a career takes personal growth and professional development. Our support can continue, helping to expand your soft skills and further improve interpersonal skills.​

Click here to get started with a Career Coach!

  • First, complete our workforce survey to help us have a better understanding of how we can support you.  CLICK HERE to complete the survey.
  • The Career Coordinator or a Career Coach will be in touch with you in 2 to 3 business days upon receipt of your survey.
  • For immediate questions, please email workforce@hohmartin.org.​

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Internship Opportunities

House of Hope is proud to offer a variety or internships and on-the-job training experiences that provide meaningful, professional learning opportunities.  Internships and on-the-job training provide the individual with the chance to develop new skills and exploration of different career paths.  We also view this as an opportunity to seek new talent and potentially build a pipeline for future employment.

Benefits for Interns

  • Opportunity to obtain work experience in one or more areas based on your chosen line of study.
  • Build your resume with hands on experience.
  • Develop a professional network.
  • Clarify career goals.
  • Earn a letter of recommendation.
  • Earn an academic credit.
  • Receive one-on-one individualized services from our Workforce Development Coordinator.

What internships are available?

  • Case management, social work, and client services
  • Retail.thrift management and sales
  • Warehouse and logistics
  • Food services
  • Agriculture including hydroponics
  • Education (nutrition and early learning)
  • Special events and fundraising
  • Marketing
  • Administrative

What are the requirements to become an intern?

  • Workforce Development Orientation & Meeting
  • Complete an Internship Application
  • Complete a volunteer orientation
  • Time commitment will be discussed during the Workforce Development Orientation & Meeting
  • Must be able to earn academic credit or on-the-job experience

Please note that space is limited.  An initial meeting must be scheduled to determine your needs and internship availability.

If you would like more information, please contact the Workforce Development Coordinator at (772) 286-4673 ext. 1031 or workforce@hohmartin.org.

Workforce Community Business Partnerships 

So many local businesses are experiencing difficulties in hiring and retaining local talent. House of Hope looks to partner with Martin County businesses that are paying living wages (at least $15 per hour) and are willing to keep open communication with the House of Hope workforce team about available positions.

Being a community partner also means invitations to workforce events. Come participate in our Speed Resume Review Events, Speed Interview Events, Business Networking Events, and receive ongoing support for employees hired through workforce programs.

If you are interested in becoming a workforce partner, please email workforce@hohmartin.org for more information. 

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