When Devin found Hopeworks, he was in search of two things: financial stability, and a way to display his gifts of empathy, passion, and creativity. He wasn't able to finish his college degree because of the high cost, and he was in dire need of an opportunity to change careers from the service industry.
That was less than a year ago. Since then, Devin has transitioned from a Hopeworks trainee to a Web Intern, and has now been offered a full-time position with Softerware as a Technical Support Rep!
”When I started Hopeworks, I struggled to believe that I could make a better future for myself. Being at Hopeworks quickly changed that. Everyday you're coming into an environment where everyone is doing everything they can to be a resource to you and to let you know they believe in you.
My dream for the future is to be able to spread the knowledge and encouragement Hopeworks was able to give me. I want to show people what is possible when they set their sights on a goal and never give up.”
The program’s founder has been trying to regain access to the STEM education materials, with the goal of transferring them to youth nonprofit Hopeworks. When global tech organization CompTIA restructured at the end of last year, it quietly dissolved its social impact arm, CompTIA Spark. The dissolution, which has not been previously reported, came alongside […]
If federal student aid is disrupted, bootcamps could go mainstream. If the Department of Education ceases to exist as planned, college financial aid could potentially face disruption for millions of current and incoming college students. The Trump administration’s ongoing dismantling of the Department of Education, also known as the DOE, could spur a shift away from traditional four-year […]
The recent Buy Camden 1st event at The Campbell’s Company Headquarters brought together procurement professionals to promote local purchasing and drive economic empowerment in Camden. A strong collaboration between The City of Camden, Mayor Vic Carstarphen, The Campbell’s Company, LAEDA, and DiLorenzo Davis Consulting, LLC was on display to advance this important mission. Our web team is proud to have played […]
