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.”
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 […]
The nonprofit provides paid training, career support and real work to help 17- to-26-year-olds move into full-time jobs averaging $43K a year. In a bright room at Hopeworks Kensington, young adults sit at computers learning to code, build websites and prepare for careers many once thought were out of reach. Some come in unsure of […]
The Rutgers Camden Campus Center was transformed into a high-energy hub of professional development last week as Hopeworks hosted its third annual HOPE Summit. Headlined by Truist Bank, the event served as a critical bridge between young adults in the region and some of the most influential employers in the Greater Philadelphia area. The summit is a cornerstone of […]
