February has been an incredible month for our young professionals with new job placements and incredible starting wages for all! We are proud to announce that Web Design Intern, Lola Ruiz has now been added to that list!
Lola was recently hired as a Bilingual Benefits Outreach Specialist with Benefits Data Trust! This position is aligned with Lola’s previous experience, as she worked in several teaching environments and programs prior to Hopeworks, where she provided bilingual support.
We are confident that Lola will find success in her future endeavors and are happy to have been part of her journey. Congratulations, Lola! 
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 […]
Headlined by Truist Bank, the event removed access barriers to career readiness, connecting Camden, NJ – March 16, 2026 – On Thursday, March 12, Hopeworks, a social enterprise dedicated toempowering young adults to establish living wage careers, hosted its third annual HOPE Summit at theRutgers Camden Campus Center. Headlined by sponsor Truist Bank, the summit […]
