Congratulations to our very own Dymir Akins who has just been hired full-time by Watchtower Property Co. as a Lead Office Administrator! Dymir is one of our previous dual-enrollment students who has recently graduated high school and looking to move into a career in real estate.
Earlier this year, he won 1st place in our Business Pitch Competition and has consistently expanded his vending machine business over the past few months. He now has multiple vending machines in locations all over Philadelphia. Anyone who has interacted with Dymir will tell you he is a natural entrepreneur with incredible ambition and resiliency. We are so proud of every bit of his success!
“I’m so excited about this next step in my journey. I’ve faced a few obstacles during this time, but they have only helped my growth. Thanks to everyone at Hopeworks who helped make this opportunity possible.”
Congratulations, Dymir!
We are thrilled to announce that Jayden Vazquez, a dedicated Hopeworks young professional, has successfully earned his high school diploma! After months of rigorous testing and studying, Jayden has reached this significant milestone, demonstrating incredible perseverance and commitment. We couldn't be prouder of his achievement and look forward to seeing what amazing things he will […]
Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration today announced nearly $4.9 million in grants to 50 community organizations throughout Pennsylvania for programs to improve digital literacy among job seekers so they can be successful in finding, obtaining, and maintaining employment. In this round of digital-literacy funding – the fifth since 2021 – the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has awarded grants […]
Junior joined Hopeworks at the end of last year with an interest in tech and marketing, wanting to collaborate and make connections! During this time, he has completed the training, successfully completed an internship in the GIS department, and grown his soft skills and technical skills tremendously. Junior has previous experience with a marketing internship […]
