How Mayor Parker can use tech policy to boost Philly’s economy and strengthen opportunity

The Philadelphia region has fewer than 100,000 jobs at tech companies, but closer to 150,000 tech workers across all industries, according to Technical.ly’s reporting last month. Thousands more use technology as creators, artists and in an array of other fields, from the building trades to advanced manufacturing to the life sciences.

No surprise that Mayor Cherelle Parker, who was inaugurated last week, has already signaled her interest in technology.

Parker’s transition team featured a slew of workforce development leaders focused on tech skills. A few tech entrepreneurs and technologists were there too. One of the mayor’s first executive orders was a pledge to prioritize being “visible, responsive and effective,” terms commonly used by civic tech nerds to describe data analysis, digital services and web tools.

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October 27, 2025
Breaking down employment barriers with AI-powered skills training

“Our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA isn’t just about technology; it’s about genuinely empowering people. Together, we aspire to scale our success and extend opportunities to every underserved community we reach.” -Dan Rhoton, CEO, Hopeworks Learn more by clicking here.

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October 27, 2025
Hopeworks secures $75K matching grant from The Foxwynd Foundation to accelerate youth careers

Hopeworks, a Camden-based social enterprise dedicated to empowering young adults, has received a $75,000 matching grant from The Foxwynd Foundation. This significant investment is earmarked to expand the organization’s successful Recode Your Future initiative in Philadelphia and Camden, creating more pathways to financial stability through trauma-informed technical training and job placement. This is the second consecutive grant […]

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October 27, 2025
Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA - Featuring Hopeworks

Discover how Dell’s partnership helps young adults break cycles of poverty by equipping them with digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experience. It’s a powerful glimpse into what happens when purpose-driven innovation meets community impact.

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