Hope Center for Arts & Technology (HopeCAT) Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Hope Center for Arts & Technology (HopeCAT) is a nonprofit organization based in Sharon, Pennsylvania, grounded in the idea that environment shapes behavior and focused on arts- and technology-driven career training. It operates in a newly renovated, high-tech school on West Hill in Sharon, designed with art-filled spaces, classrooms, computer labs, and studios to serve learners in the Shenango Valley. The program model draws on the approach used by Manchester Bidwell, emphasizing market-relevant training linked to employment outcomes. It functions as a private licensed school under the Pennsylvania Department of Education, with credential programs such as Medical Assistant and a Construction Trades program that began in early 2025. In 2024, HopeCAT collaborated with the Mercer County Food Bank to open a food bank serving adult learners and the after-school program, reflecting community partnerships that support the learning environment.