We're thrilled to announce yet another success for our Hopeworks young adults and a continued progression in our partnership with Akamai! This talented trio, Jayson, Patrick, and Kylie have been welcomed into the 2024 Customer Support Interns Cohort, ready to dive into daily tasks and customer relationship management.
This 6-month journey isn't just a short-term gig, but will ultimately lead to full-time employment, once they successfully wrap up their internship duties.
Riscee Langhorne, our Director of Career Partnerships is responsible for building and nurturing partnerships such as the one with Akamai, and has been instrumental in bringing these opportunities to fruition:
“Empowering the next generation of tech leaders is not just a mission, it's a journey of collaboration and belief. With partners like Akamai, we continue to unlock the unlimited potential within our young adults, paving the road to lasting success and innovation. We’re proud to see Jayson, Patrick, and Kylie embark on their journey towards long-term employment and financial stability!”
Congratulations to Jayson, Patrick, and Kylie on your new endeavors, just know that support is always here wherever your journey takes you.
Helping disadvantaged young adults in the U.S. to overcome barriers to economic opportunity and secured sustained long-term employment Hopeworks was founded in New Jersey in 1999 to help young adults overcome barriers to economic opportunity and build sustainable futures. Most participants do not have college degrees, and 99% of them are unemployed when they join […]
$1.2M Commitment from The Hg Foundation Enables Hopeworks’ Expansion into Two New Cities The Hg Foundation, a grant-giving charity focused on improving tech education and skills, today announced a new $1.2 million partnership with Hopeworks, a U.S. social enterprise that supports young adults into long-term living wage careers. The partnership will enable Hopeworks to expand its […]
Check out our Camden office full of energy, creativity, and hustle at our Pop-Up Shop Lunch Event! Our incredible young adults showcased and sold their original art, handmade jewelry, delicious food desserts, and so much more. From eye-catching booths to mouthwatering treats, every table told a story of passion, talent, and entrepreneurship. Proud to support […]
