Whether for water quality, conservation, governance, stormwater management, resiliency, or a host of other needs, geographic information systems (GIS) are in demand, presenting an excellent opportunity to grow — and diversify — your workforce.
Geographic information systems (GIS) is a field that has become an essential tool in many industries, and the skills required to be a successful GIS professional have evolved over the years. There are a variety of ways organizations utilize GIS technologies, such as sharing information, communicating data, and performing analyses. However, the industry is dealing with the challenge of young adults not knowing what GIS is and how to secure a career in the field.
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Announces new Skilled Trades Workforce Initiative to prepare the next generation of skilled workers Camden, NJ – September 18, 2026 – Hopeworks, a social enterprise advancing economic mobility through technology training and workforce development, is honored to announce a $1 million investment from Scott Bentley and the Switchpoint Foundation, a philanthropic foundation seeking transformational and […]
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New facility builds on proven workforce development model, with Dell Technologies supporting expanded access to AI tools and career readiness training NEWARK, N.J. – July 7, 2026 – Hopeworks announced that its newly established space in Newark, New Jersey is now fully open, with programming officially underway to support young adults entering technology and high-growth […]
