“Since starting my internship at GIS I have begun training using arcgisPro. So far I’ve been watching tutorials and creating mini projects to practice. I’m excited to continue learning more about GIS and begin work on our projects.” -Dasia Wright
Dasia was introduced to Hopeworks while working at Adventure Aquarium. The night of our Annual Dinner, Dasia decided she wanted to learn more about Hopeworks and ended up starting her training right away! This month, she started her internship within our GIS department and has already proved to be a valuable asset to the team. Dasia balances her new internship with her classes at Rutgers University, as she works towards her goal of becoming a software developer. We look forward to supporting Dasia with all that she continues to strive for.
New facility builds on proven workforce development model, with Dell Technologies supporting expanded access to AI tools and career readiness training NEWARK, N.J. – July 7, 2026 – Hopeworks announced that its newly established space in Newark, New Jersey is now fully open, with programming officially underway to support young adults entering technology and high-growth […]
The nonprofit provides paid training, career support and real work to help 17- to-26-year-olds move into full-time jobs averaging $43K a year. In a bright room at Hopeworks Kensington, young adults sit at computers learning to code, build websites and prepare for careers many once thought were out of reach. Some come in unsure of […]
The Rutgers Camden Campus Center was transformed into a high-energy hub of professional development last week as Hopeworks hosted its third annual HOPE Summit. Headlined by Truist Bank, the event served as a critical bridge between young adults in the region and some of the most influential employers in the Greater Philadelphia area. The summit is a cornerstone of […]
