Academy of Hope Adult PCS

What Academy of Hope Adult PCS does

Academy of Hope Adult PCS is a nonprofit adult public charter school founded in 1985 and operating in Washington, D.C., under authorization from the DC Public Charter School Board. It serves adult residents of the District of Columbia through two physical campuses located in Ward 5 (NE) and Ward 8 (SE), delivering tuition-free secondary and workforce education across all eight wards. Its instructional catalog spans high-school equivalency preparation (GED and the National External Diploma Program), healthcare credentials (Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing), information-technology certifications (CompTIA), and business tracks (Project Management, Property Management).

The school is funded primarily through DC government per-pupil allocations for adult charter seats, supplemented by corporate sponsorships (Accenture, PNC, MRP Realty, Main Street Bank, the Junior Board of the Renaissance Foundation), individual donations, and grants. Employer and intermediary partners — including Sibley Memorial Hospital, PeopleShores, and Per Scholas — provide clinical sites, apprenticeships, and IT training capacity that translate classroom instruction into workforce placement pathways. Operational scale is anchored in the 135-member Class of 2026 and 100+ workforce certifications awarded since the school's charter transition, against a cumulative reach of 5,000+ adult learners served citywide. Institutional credentials include Middle States Association reaccreditation, and leadership is provided by CEO Lecester Johnson and COO Tiffany Godbout, with Board Chair Dr. Patrina Clark.

Name

Academy of Hope Adult PCS

Legal name

Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School

Website

https://aohdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Academy of Hope Adult PCS is a nonprofit adult public charter school in Washington, D.C., operating two campuses that deliver tuition-free GED preparation and workforce certifications in healthcare and IT to DC adult residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Public Funding: Academy of Hope operates as a public charter school receiving per-pupil funding from the District of Columbia government based on enrollment. This constitutes the primary revenue stream for operational costs.
2. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support and in-kind donations including laptops, supplies, event space, and professional services. Sponsors receive branding recognition at events and programs.
3. Individual Donations & Fundraising: Individual donors contribute via online donations, check payments, planned giving, and tax-smart giving options including stock donations, IRA gifts, and donor-advised fund grants.
4. Grants: Federal and local grants including Career Pathways Innovation Fund, Adult Learner Transit Subsidy, and grants for programs serving adults with low literacy levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Academy of Hope Adult PCS is an adult public charter school in Washington, D.C. that has been providing free adult education since 1985. The school offers high school diploma pathways (GED and NEDP programs) along with workforce certification programs in healthcare (CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing & Coding) and IT (multiple CompTIA certifications), plus professional development in project and property management, delivered in-person, online, or hybrid across two campuses.

Product overview

Academy of Hope is an adult public charter school in Washington, D.C. offering a unified portfolio of adult education programs since 1985. The school provides high school diploma pathways through GED and NEDP programs, paired with workforce training programs in healthcare (CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing & Coding) and IT (multiple CompTIA certifications including Security+, Network+, Tech+, A+, and CySA+). Additional professional development includes Project Management (CAPM/PMP) and Property Management (CALP) training. Programs are delivered in-person, fully online (for diploma programs), or hybrid (for IT workforce programs), serving DC residents aged 18+ at two campuses (Ward 5/Northeast and Ward 8/Southeast). All programs are free for DC residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GED Program Classes in social studies, science, math, and writing that develop critical thinking skills and content knowledge needed to pass the GED exam and earn a high school diploma. Targeted at adult learners aged 18+ in Washington D.C.
• NEDP (National External Diploma Program) A self-directed program where learners demonstrate reading, writing, math, and workforce readiness skills in life and work contexts to earn a local high school diploma. Requires participants to be 22 years or older.
• College and Career Services
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Provides nursing assistant students with skills to assist with basic patient care and support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. AoH holds the highest nursing aid pass rate in D.C.
• Phlebotomy Technician Training (PTT) Provides knowledge, training, and skills to perform basic blood-drawing procedures, patient care, and equipment maintenance for healthcare careers.
• Medical Billing and Coding Training Comprehensive training in accurately translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and services into universal alphanumeric codes for healthcare administration.
• CompTIA IT Certification Program (A+, Network+, Tech+, CySA+) IT certification program covering CompTIA A+, Network+, Tech+, and CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst). In partnership with Accenture and PeopleShores, learners have moved into paid IT apprenticeships working on real client projects.
• CompTIA Security+ Information security certification that equips IT professionals with competencies needed to excel and advance in the cybersecurity field.
• Project Management Training (CAPM & PMP) Equips participants with essential skills to lead teams across various industries including IT, Healthcare, Construction, and Manufacturing.
• Leasing for Property Management (CALP) Professional training program for property management and leasing careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 135 graduates in Class of 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025AoH partnered with Accenture for technology workforce development. Tech learners completed 15 weeks of intensive cybersecurity training in partnership with PeopleShores and Per Scholas, then moved into real-world client projects with Accenture. Accenture hosted a 3-day Accenture Apprentice School to bridge classroom learning and workplace culture. Apprentices work on actual client projects gaining professional experience.
• PeopleShorescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2025Nonprofit technology training organization partnered with AoH to provide intensive cybersecurity training alongside Per Scholas. 15 weeks of training prepared learners for technology careers and Accenture apprenticeships.
• Per ScholascoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2025Technology training nonprofit partnered with AoH to provide intensive cybersecurity training alongside PeopleShores. 15 weeks of training prepared learners for technology careers and Accenture apprenticeships.
• Sibley Memorial Hospital (Johns Hopkins Medicine)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead sponsor of Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival. Community partner featured in AoH media discussing adult learner triumphs and healthcare career pathways. Provides exposure to healthcare industry connections for AoH learners.
• Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation (JBRF)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLead sponsor of inaugural Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival. Foundation invested in adult education and economic mobility for Washington D.C. communities.
• PNC BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of AoH events and programs supporting adult learners and economic mobility.
• MRP RealtyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate community partner supporting AoH through sponsorship and engagement.
• Main Street BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate community partner supporting AoH through sponsorship and engagement.
• Capital Area Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with AoH to host monthly Mobile Market food distributions on campus. Addresses food insecurity among adult learners, reducing barriers to education completion.
• PaycomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival.
• Brown & Brown InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival.
• CareFirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival.
• RR ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival.
• Black AcreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival.
• Re-Envision WealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival.
• Per Con JanitorialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit providing IT and business training combined with corporate apprenticeships for young adults. Comparable in employer-partnership-driven training model and IT apprenticeship placement.
• NPower: National nonprofit providing tuition-free IT training (CompTIA-aligned) and job placement for underserved adults. Closely comparable to Academy of Hope's CompTIA/cybersecurity programming.

Direct peers

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology workforce training (including CompTIA-aligned curricula). Per Scholas is both a partner of Academy of Hope (cybersecurity training pipeline) and a peer offering similar IT certifications to adults nationwide.
• Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools: DC adult public charter school network providing alternative education and workforce pathways for adult learners, including the Maya Angelou Academy at DC Jail. Directly comparable in mission and funding model to Academy of Hope.
• Sojourner Truth Public Charter School (formerly Training Futures): DC adult public charter school focused on workforce training and credentialing pathways for adult learners. Directly comparable in mission and target demographic to Academy of Hope.
• Community College Preparatory Academy: Adult public charter school in Washington D.C. providing alternative pathways to high school credentials and postsecondary readiness. Operates within the same DC charter school framework as Academy of Hope.
• Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School: Adult-serving public charter school in Washington D.C. offering ESL, GED, and workforce training to adult learners. Operates in the same regulatory and funding environment as Academy of Hope and competes directly for the same DC-resident learner pool.
• Briya Public Charter School: Adult-serving public charter school in Washington D.C. offering adult education, ESL, and family literacy programs with a two-generation model. Direct competitor for DC per-pupil funding and adult learner enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating adult education, job training, and workforce credentialing programs across the U.S. Overlaps with Academy of Hope on adult basic education and workforce certification but operates at significantly broader scale.

Regional players

• Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: Regional adult literacy and ESL education nonprofit serving Northern Virginia. Comparable in adult basic education mission and population but does not directly compete in Washington D.C.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AoHDC
• Facebookfacebook.com/aohdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academy-of-hope
• Instagraminstagram.com/academyofhope

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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