Julius Patterson, one of Hopeworks inspirational youth recently featured on Fox29 news, is continuing his professional journey and helping others by joining the staff of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC,) one of the region’s largest nonprofits!
Coming to Hopeworks after making a decision to completely turn his life around, Julius took the lessons from his past and transformed those lessons into a dedication to helping others throughout the region. At Hopeworks, Julius worked as a member of the Youth Healing Team, training schools, nonprofits, and other organizations in how to work with individuals who have experienced trauma and adversity.
Now, Julius is using those skills to help more people throughout the community, joining PHMC as an interviewer! In that position, Julius will help PHMC gather and analyze data from clients about their needs, allowing PHMC to better serve their clients.
We are so proud of Julius’ growth and his ongoing dedication to make a difference!
We are thrilled to announce that Jayden Vazquez, a dedicated Hopeworks young professional, has successfully earned his high school diploma! After months of rigorous testing and studying, Jayden has reached this significant milestone, demonstrating incredible perseverance and commitment. We couldn't be prouder of his achievement and look forward to seeing what amazing things he will […]
Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration today announced nearly $4.9 million in grants to 50 community organizations throughout Pennsylvania for programs to improve digital literacy among job seekers so they can be successful in finding, obtaining, and maintaining employment. In this round of digital-literacy funding – the fifth since 2021 – the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has awarded grants […]
Junior joined Hopeworks at the end of last year with an interest in tech and marketing, wanting to collaborate and make connections! During this time, he has completed the training, successfully completed an internship in the GIS department, and grown his soft skills and technical skills tremendously. Junior has previous experience with a marketing internship […]
