Congratulations is in order for Sierra Patterson who recently began a new position at New Jersey American Water! Sierra has been a valuable part of the Hopeworks family for a few years and we’re incredibly excited that she is taking the next step in her career.
As part of American Water’s “Water Up! Utility Training Program”, Sierra was a part of a paid 11-week training that helped prepare participants with the necessary skills for this job. The training was a pipeline for other Hopeworks alumni and interns to gain full time jobs there as well.
Sierra you are destined for greatness, keep pushing forward we’re always rooting for you!
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 […]
