PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- They're training and finding jobs for young adults in the tech field.
Hopeworks is a bright spot for the neighborhood of Kensington. They're providing hope in a city that some say is riddled with crime.
Ruth De Leon is finishing up her training in web development.
A path the 20-year-old from Kensington thought wasn't possible until earlier this year.
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Camden County leaders credit a new technology training program tailored to young people who are considered "at-risk" for helping to drive down crime in Camden to record lows. County leaders partnered with Hopeworks, a local nonprofit, to steer young people away from crime and train them for in-demand, technology-related jobs. James Horn, a program participant, […]
Some stories remind us what’s possible when determination meets opportunity. For those who know Nyree Oliver, that story is hers. Today, Nyree is a Rutgers University–Camden student, a working professional, a single mom, and a public speaker – on her way to becoming a future CEO. But before her success was recognized across campus and […]
