Human Works Foundation
PROGRAMS
RISEUP Pre-Vocational Training Program
Training. Credentials. Opportunity. Human Works Foundation’s RISE UP Workforce Training Program equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and industry-recognized credentials needed to enter or reenter the workforce. Through career-focused training and personalized job-readiness support, participants develop practical skills and prepare for meaningful employment and long-term career growth. RISE UP supports individuals seeking employment, exploring new career paths, or overcoming barriers to workforce participation. Participants gain access to industry-recognized credentials, résumé and interview preparation, career exploration, workplace skills development, and employment support—creating pathways toward greater independence, career advancement, and a brighter future.
Building Skills. Earning Credentials. Creating Opportunities.
Human Works Foundation’s RISE UP Workforce Training Program prepares individuals for employment through practical skills training, job-readiness support, and industry-recognized credentials. Participants build the skills needed to pursue entry-level positions and advance their career goals.
RISE UP: 2025 Outcomes
62 participants enrolled in RISE UP Pre-Vocational Training.
51 participants took the Customer Service & Sales certification exam.
50 participants earned the nationally recognized NRF Foundation Customer Service & Sales credential.
98% exam pass rate among participants who took the exam.
RISE UP helps individuals prepare for employment by developing customer service, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Participants can also receive support with résumé writing, interview preparation, and career exploration.
In 2025, 50 participants earned an industry-recognized credential through RISE UP, demonstrating their knowledge and skills in customer service and sales. The program provides participants with practical training and recognized credentials to strengthen their qualifications and support their pursuit of employment.
Spotlight Program
The Spotlight Program is designed to support community groups, nonprofits, and small businesses by addressing their marketing and outreach needs. Through tailored services, we provide essential tools and resources to help these organizations amplify their impact, grow their audience, and achieve their missions. The program focuses on: Brand Development: Assisting with logo creation, messaging, and brand identity. Marketing Strategy: Crafting comprehensive marketing plans, including social media, digital marketing, and print campaigns. Content Creation: Providing professional services in graphic design, photography, videography, and copywriting. Community Engagement: Helping organizations build meaningful connections with their target audience through events, outreach programs, and public relations efforts. Marketing. Visibility. Community Impact. Human Works Foundation’s Spotlight Program provides customized marketing, branding, and outreach support to nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses. The program helps organizations communicate their mission, promote their services, and share their stories through accessible, professional resources tailored to their needs. Services include logo and brand development, marketing strategy, social media and digital content, graphic design, photography, videography, copywriting, event promotion, and community outreach. By providing these resources, Spotlight helps organizations strengthen their communications and maintain a visible presence in the communities they serve.
SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM OUTCOMES
The Spotlight Program helps nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses strengthen their marketing, increase visibility, and connect with their communities through accessible promotional support.
Increased Brand Visibility
Promote organizational missions, programs, and events through customized marketing materials and professional designs.
Stronger Community Engagement
Help organizations reach their audiences, promote events, and build meaningful community connections.
Enhanced Digital Presence
Support social media outreach through graphics, posts, videos, and other digital content.
Improved Marketing Capacity
Provide accessible marketing resources that help organizations share their stories and promote their services without the high cost of outside marketing support.
Expanded Outreach and Partnerships
Help organizations raise awareness of their work and connect with potential supporters, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
Through these services, Spotlight helps organizations communicate their mission, promote their work, and strengthen their connection with the communities they serve.
Valor Program
The Valor Program is a Human Works Foundation initiative created to support veterans as they navigate transition, rebuild stability, and move forward. We connect veterans with practical resources and supportive relationships that can help them address immediate needs, strengthen their stability, and work toward their goals. Support may include resource navigation, peer and support connections, housing assistance, employment and career guidance, and connections to veteran-serving organizations. At its core, the Valor Program is about making sure veterans know where to turn, have access to support, and have a pathway forward.
Human Works Foundation brings the Valor Program directly into the Housing Unit for Military Veterans (HUMV) at Theo Lacy Facility, connecting incarcerated veterans with the guidance, resources, and support they need to prepare for successful reentry.
By addressing barriers before release, we help veterans build a stronger foundation for life beyond incarceration, with a focus on stability, access to services, and a path toward meaningful opportunities.
Because successful reentry starts before release—and every veteran deserves the opportunity to move forward.
New Direction
New Direction is a collaborative workforce-development program in partnership with the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) and community organizations, supporting individuals serving AB 109 sentences through workforce preparation, training, education, and supportive resources.
PREPARE. BUILD. MOVE FORWARD.
WORKFORCE READINESS
Develop career goals, strengthen interview skills, and prepare for the expectations of the workplace.
EDUCATION & SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Build practical knowledge, discover strengths, and develop skills that support future career opportunities.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Gain hands-on experience and career-focused skills to prepare for potential employment pathways.
REENTRY SUPPORT
Connect with community resources and supportive services that can help address barriers and support a more stable transition back into the community.
OUR GOAL: A STRONGER PATH FORWARD
Successful reentry means more than returning to the community. It means having the tools, skills, resources, and support to take meaningful steps toward employment and long-term stability. Through collaboration with community partners, New Direction helps participants prepare for the next chapter and work toward a more positive future.
HELP CREATE A NEW DIRECTION
Your support helps expand access to training, resources, and opportunities that can make a lasting difference. Together, we can help turn preparation into possibility and create stronger pathways from custody to career.
CONTACT
Human Works Foundation
1231 WARNER AVE
#ROOM 203
TUSTIN, California 92780
Megan Langston
Phone: 949-445-6856