Regular readers of Hopeworks’ updates might remember when Blake, Elvis, and Erin, three young professionals who started with Hopeworks virtually in the middle of the pandemic, seeking to change their lives at a historically difficult time.
They did it! Hopeworks is proud to announce that Blake has begun working as a QA Associate for Think Company. Elvis is now working as a Mapping Technician at Rodriguez Consulting, and Erin is finalizing his job search as he masters his data skills.
Congratulations to all three as they embark on the next phase of their professional careers!
In this series, Michelle Cheang, director of Catalyze, sat down with alumni and current participants of Catalyze-supported career-connected learning programs. Through in-depth conversations, Michelle and the learners discuss their experiences, growth and career goals. In the following videos, we'll hear directly from EJ Garcia, a learner at Hopeworks, about how he has developed his career […]
This episode of The Water Online Show focuses on the water industry's workforce shortage. Hopeworks, a training organization, is addressing this challenge by partnering with utilities like American Water. Hopeworks identifies employer needs, trains young professionals, and places them in well-suited roles. This innovative approach is helping to bridge the skills gap and ensure a […]
Grace Manning leads a program helping land young professionals work at companies like Subaru. Grace Manning is director of employer and alumni relations at Hopeworks, a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia and South New Jersey, offering workforce development programs to young adults. Through training programs, paid internships, and placement services with local employers, Hopeworks helps young, diverse […]
