Jeremy Heckman has had a busy, productive and successful year - and it’s not even over yet! Jeremy successfully completed the Hopeworks training, an internship with the Web Department, received his high school diploma and has now entered the IT field with a full time job!
During our first ever ABS graduation this year, Jeremy spoke about the excitement of receiving his diploma, moving on into the professional world and what it all means for him.
“I have officially moved onto the next chapter in my life. I cannot wait to take on bigger and better things now that I am legally recognized as a high-school educated adult!”
Jeremy has always been interested in web development, software, and coding and dreamed of working as an IT specialist. His hard work, dedication and ability to juggle everything happening in his life have made that happen.
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 […]
