Congratulations to our very own Sanaa Igbokwe, who has just been hired full-time as a Technology Innovator by our partners at Launchpad! We're so proud to see your growth and the direction you're taking your career, Sanna!
Sanaa is a college graduate of Syracuse University with a B.S in Applied Data Analytics. They joined Hopeworks during a transitional period after graduation, while looking to expand their educational and career prospects. Now, Sanaa has a full-time job, working towards financial stability, and becoming a self-sufficient young professional.
This is what Hopeworks is all about!
“Once I graduated, had no idea how I was going to enter into the workforce with all of my authenticity intact. I wanted to pave a path that felt right for me. Forming meaningful connections is what I know best, so I went outside to find community, share my vulnerability, and learn what resources are out there for people like me.
The most valuable thing I learned while at Hopeworks was how strong my drive and dedication truly is. I often struggle with feeling satisfied with my successes (and I still do), but with the right support I am able to reassure myself and feel confidence in my endeavors.”
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 […]
