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!
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 […]
Headlined by Truist Bank, the event removed access barriers to career readiness, connecting Camden, NJ – March 16, 2026 – On Thursday, March 12, Hopeworks, a social enterprise dedicated toempowering young adults to establish living wage careers, hosted its third annual HOPE Summit at theRutgers Camden Campus Center. Headlined by sponsor Truist Bank, the summit […]
