A unique collaboration proves there is a pipeline of eager and talented water workforce candidates, if the industry seizes the opportunity to tap it.
Since 2015, Hopeworks and New Jersey American Water have partnered on a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at empowering young adults through a unique workforce program. Through this program, individuals from Hopeworks were directly engaged, trained, and employed on geographic information system (GIS) projects. The expertise and resources from New Jersey American Water combined with the passion and dedication of Hopeworks have resulted in a holistic approach to empower young adults and address the workforce needs in the water utility industry. By providing young adults with opportunities for growth and development, Hopeworks equips the students with the necessary skills to enter the workforce and also foster a sense of empowerment and self-belief. This powerful partnership creates a ripple effect, as these individuals go on to make meaningful contributions to their communities and pave the way for a brighter future for themselves and future generations.
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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 […]
