The H.O.P.E. Project is a information technology ("IT") training program dedicated to providing technical training and development for young adults. Our IT training program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as Helpdesk and Application Support Professionals. The H.O.P.E. Project’s mission is to empower young adults to reach their potential by providing a comprehensive information technology training program, designed for students ages 18 and older The H.O.P.E.… Show more The H.O.P.E. Project is a information technology ("IT") training program dedicated to providing technical training and development for young adults. Our IT training program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as Helpdesk and Application Support Professionals. The H.O.P.E. Project’s mission is to empower young adults to reach their potential by providing a comprehensive information technology training program, designed for students ages 18 and older The H.O.P.E. Project offers these services in a diverse and caring environment. We are helping many, one by one through dynamic programming responsive to the needs of our communities. The H.O.P.E. Project is committed to helping young adults in our communities regain hope by offering these students important career and IT training. The H.O.P.E. Project’s goal is to develop not only top- notch IT professionals but also distinguished individuals. The H.O.P.E. Project’s specialized training and certification(s), gives our students a competitive advantage while competing in today’s tough and demanding job market. With the continued success of The H.O.P.E. Project, more and more young adults will be attracted to technical careers while becoming H.O.P.E. Project ambassadors in their communities. Upon successful completion of our training program, our students will earn FIVE technical certifications including a certificate in customer service solutions. Our students will earn certifications through Microsoft, CompTIA and Help Desk Institute (“HDI”). Our students also will complete 16 hours of customer service solutions training and receive a customer service certificate through a certified facilitator of Achieve Global. Show less

Raymond E. Bell is the founder of R. Emmanuel Bell Consulting a training and facilitation company. Mr Bell is a social entrepreneur, keynote speaker and facilitator. He is devoted to teaching and coaching young adults around the country how to become I.T. professionals. Through his workshops, courses and coaching programs Mr Bell shows young adults how to get out of the unemployment line and on a career path.Raymond’s passion is to empower young people to take ownership and control of… Show more Raymond E. Bell is the founder of R. Emmanuel Bell Consulting a training and facilitation company. Mr Bell is a social entrepreneur, keynote speaker and facilitator. He is devoted to teaching and coaching young adults around the country how to become I.T. professionals. Through his workshops, courses and coaching programs Mr Bell shows young adults how to get out of the unemployment line and on a career path.Raymond’s passion is to empower young people to take ownership and control of their own destiny. In 2009 he founded the H.O.P.E. Project, also known as the “Harvard of the Hood”, an IT career training program. The H.O.P.E. Project has been called one of the best I.T. career training programs in the country by the President of the Help Desk Institute. Graduates have an average annual salary of $36,000.To offer more help to unemployed and under employed young people Mr Bell started The Get A Job In 30 Days Boot Camp.Mr Bell is considered one of the leading experts on career training and workforce development in the United States. In 2012 Mr Bell received the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Nation Builder Award for his outstanding work developing work class I.T. professionals and information workers. Show less