August may be one of the most popular months for a vacation, but the activity levels were high at Hopeworks in August, with 10 more young professionals placed in jobs - just in August.
Young professionals were hired at a wide range of area companies, including Solar Xchange, Itize, Virtua Hospital, Penn Interactive, Snipes USA, American Water, and others! Placements included jobs in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), social media, development, IT support, and web quality assurance. Thus far this fiscal year, Hopeworks young professionals have been placed in jobs with an average starting wage of $42,574 per year!
“These are not just simple jobs,” shared Dan Rhoton, Executive Director. “Earning jobs this far above a living wage means our young professionals have the opportunity to not just survive, but to thrive and build wealth!”
As Hopeworks moves into prime hiring season in the fall, the whole team is looking forward to partnering with more employers to help provide opportunities and grow our region’s businesses!
The team at Deloitte joined us at Hopeworks for a meaningful #ImpactDay bringing their skills, energy, and heart to our Camden and Kensington spaces. Their team led dynamic professional development sessions with our staff, offered hands-on resume and cover letter feedback, and conducted mock interviews with our young professionals- all helping to sharpen skills and build confidence. As a […]
Our approach is simple: hire motivated young adults, many new to the field, and provide them with the comprehensive training needed to excel in healthcare revenue cycle management. Hear from our RCM Director, Pecola King on how this strategy not only builds rewarding careers but also delivers reliable, efficient financial solutions for healthcare providers. Interested in Revenue […]
This September, Hopeworks will mark a milestone - 25 years of transforming lives, building futures, and opening pathways to lasting opportunity. To honor this legacy, we are proudly recognizing five remarkable honorees whose leadership, vision, and unwavering belief in our mission have changed the course of our work and the lives of thousands of young […]
