hope university
Hope University offers classes and referrals for people who want to change the direction of their lives but lack the resources to do so. The program follows a comprehensive family, career, and education-based approach to help students in the following areas:
- 1:1 Coaching
- Job search & job retention
- Life and family skills
- Money management
- Vocational or continuing-education preparation
new: in-person classes now available
We are now offering in-person classes in Ellensburg and Cle Elum. Space is limited! Sign up for your preferred session today by calling at 509-925-1448 or emailing hopeuniversity@hopesource.us and letting us know you would like to sign up for an in-person workshop.
in-person class schedule
To register for a class,
email hopeuniversity@hopesource.us or call 509-925-1448
10/23/23
Managing Your Money
4pm
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5pm
211 W 3rd Ave, Ellensburg
10/23/23
Managing Your Money
4pm
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5pm
211 W 3rd Ave, Ellensburg
10/26/23
Managing Your Money
3pm
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4pm
Hal Holmes - 201 Ruby St., Ellensburg
10/26/23
Managing Your Money
3pm
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4pm
Hal Holmes - 201 Ruby St., Ellensburg
11/27/23
Managing Your Money
4pm
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5pm
211 W 3rd Ave, Ellensburg
11/27/23
Managing Your Money
4pm
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5pm
211 W 3rd Ave, Ellensburg
11/30/23
Tenant Prep
3pm
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4pm
Hal Holmes - 201 Ruby St., Ellensburg
11/30/23
Tenant Prep
3pm
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4pm
Hal Holmes - 201 Ruby St., Ellensburg
1/25/24
Tenant Prep
3pm
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4pm
Hal Holmes - 201 Ruby St., Ellensburg
1/25/24
Tenant Prep
3pm
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4pm
Hal Holmes - 201 Ruby St., Ellensburg
Online Class Material
Money-Saving Energy Tips and Tricks
A slideshow with tips on behaviors and techniques that can make your home more energy efficient and save you money in the long run.
Managing Your Money
Learn the five step process of money management. This discussion will guide you in setting goals, making a budget, increasing income, and using a spending journal to help you patch spending.
Developing Positive Work Habits - Part 1
This video series will cover the basics of building a good work ethic. Part 1 discusses such work habits as self-discipline, positive attitude and customer service.
Developing Positive Work Habits - Part 2
This video series will cover the basics of building a good work ethic. Part 2 discusses such work habits as attendance, workplace appearance and productivity.
Organization and Time Management
Learn what organization really means and discover four simple steps that can help you organize any area of your home. Planning, fighting procrastination, and other principles of time management are discussed. Learn how to use the Covey Time matrix to prioritize all the details in life so that you don't feels so overwhelmed.
Saving Money When You Shop
Learn how to save money on groceries, utilities, transportation, entertainment and clothing.
Credit and Debt
This class will help you to understand your credit report and how it affects your credit score as well as ways to improve both. We also discuss how to use credit cards wisely and offer strategies for eliminating and reducing debt through debt consolidation, stepladder payments and credit counseling.
Tenant Preparation 101
There’s a lot you need to know when you are finding a place to live! Here you will find tools to determine how much you can afford, information on application processes and tips on how to avoid scammers.
Tenant Preparation 102
You’ve found a new place to live! This video provides information on what is typically in a lease and what you need to do to make sure your damage deposit is refunded when you move out someday.
Post Class Survey
Energy Assistance clients: Please watch one of the videos and ONCE COMPLETE take the survey below. You will not be scheduled for an appointment until you have submitted your workshop survey.
Looking for More?
Short on time? Want to learn more but don’t know where to start?
Hope University has carefully curated this collection of links, videos and articles from across the internet with some great tips on managing money, landing and keeping just the right job, and keeping organized!