The work that we do here is centered around elevating the professional and personal lives of our young professionals, breaking the cycle of poverty, and placing amazing young adults in living wage permanent jobs! In the midst of doing that work, we are often recognized by publications, media, and other organizations.
We truly appreciate any nominations, awards, and recognition that Hopeworks and our partners receive - check out a few from 2024:
Philadelphia Business Journal: Diversity Leaders in Business - Dr. Chandra Williams (JP Morgan Chase - Hopeworks Partner)
Philadelphia Business Journal: Partners in Philanthropy - Hopeworks x Truist
National Philanthropy Awards - CDW (Hopeworks Partner)
The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin - Hopeworks x New Jersey American Water
Nucleus Awards - Dan Rhoton (Hopeworks CEO)
Technical.ly REAList Awards - Willem Schrieks (Hopeworks Alumni)
Congratulations to all nominees, honorees, and award winners!
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 […]
