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About

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Beauty Out of Ashes is a workforce development and empowerment nonprofit dedicated to helping women and young adults overcome barriers, build confidence, and create sustainable career pathways.

We provide practical workforce training, career readiness services, mentoring, life skills education, and entrepreneurship support designed to help participants move from instability to employment, education, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Our programs are trauma-informed, community-centered, and focused on equipping individuals with the tools, support, and opportunities needed to succeed personally and professionally.

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Serving Sacramento County + surrounding areas (virtual options available).

1. Job Readiness & Career Launch

Who It’s For

Women and young adults who are ready to work but need support preparing for employment opportunities.

What Participants Receive

  • Resume development and tailored job targeting

  • Interview preparation and confidence coaching

  • Job search strategies and application assistance

  • Professional communication and workplace readiness training

  • Mock interviews and role-playing activities

  • Hiring paperwork and onboarding support when needed

  • Career planning and goal-setting support

Outcomes

Participants leave with:

  • A professional resume and application package

  • Increased interview confidence

  • Workplace readiness skills

  • A personalized employment action plan

2. Workforce Training & Skill Building

  • Who It’s For

  • Participants seeking workforce skills to qualify for entry-level or higher-paying career opportunities.

  • Training Areas Include

  • Computer literacy and digital skills

  • Microsoft Office training

  • Introduction to QuickBooks Online

  • Financial literacy and budgeting

  • Recruiting and administrative support training

  • Customer service and workplace communication

  • Entrepreneurship and starting a business

  • Construction apprenticeship and union readiness

  • Security guard career readiness

  • Soft Skills Training Includes

  • Communication and professionalism

  • Time management and accountability

  • Workplace etiquette

  • Teamwork and leadership development

  • Problem-solving and adaptability

  • Outcomes

  • Participants gain practical workforce skills, increased confidence, and career pathway exposure that support long-term employment success.

3. Job Placement Support

  • Who It’s For

  • Participants actively seeking employment and ready for job placement support.

  • What Participants Receive

  • Job matching based on skills, interests, and career goals

  • Referrals to local employers and workforce partners

  • Weekly job search accountability check-ins

  • Application tracking and follow-up support

  • Interview scheduling assistance

  • Onboarding and workplace transition support

  • Retention and workplace success coaching

  • Outcomes

  • Participants receive support navigating the hiring process and securing sustainable employment opportunities.

4. Young Adult Career Pathways & Mentoring

Who It’s For

Young adults seeking career guidance, workforce readiness support, mentorship, and structure.

What Participants Receive

  • Career exploration and goal-setting activities

  • Job readiness workshops

  • Leadership and life skills development

  • One-on-one mentoring and coaching

  • Support applying for internships, training programs, and first jobs

  • Financial literacy and budgeting basics

  • Professional communication and workplace expectations

  • Accountability and confidence-building support

Mentoring Services

Our mentoring program focuses on helping young adults develop competence, confidence, leadership skills, professionalism, and long-term career goals through supportive relationships and structured activities.

Outcomes

Participants gain workforce readiness, mentorship support, career direction, and increased confidence navigating education and employment pathways.

5. Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development

Who It’s For

Women and young adults interested in self-employment, side businesses, or entrepreneurship opportunities.

What Participants Receive

  • Introduction to entrepreneurship fundamentals

  • Business planning and startup guidance

  • Branding and social media basics

  • Budgeting and small business financial literacy

  • Customer service and client management

  • Business goal setting and growth strategies

  • Exposure to local business resources and networking opportunities

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Intake Process

Participants begin services through a simple intake and assessment process that helps identify goals, barriers, career interests, and support needs.

The intake process may include:

  • Initial consultation or orientation

  • Career and goal assessment

  • Workforce readiness evaluation

  • Training and program recommendations

  • Development of an individualized service plan

Support Us

Beauty Out of Ashes is committed to creating opportunities that empower women and young adults through workforce development, mentoring, education, and career readiness support.

You can support our mission through:

  • Donations

  • Sponsorships

  • Volunteer mentoring

  • Community partnerships

  • Employer partnerships and hiring opportunities

  • Workshop facilitation and guest speaking

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Together, we are helping individuals build confidence, stability, purpose, and sustainable futures.

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