American Training Center and Hopeworks have partnered up to create a Medical Assistant job opportunity for young adults, and Ja’mes is just one of many who have been hired full-time by one of our partners, such as Penn Medicine.
“The program's effectiveness is evident in my subsequent employment at Penn Medicine, where I am applying my skills with confidence and proficiency. I am grateful for the comprehensive training provided by the American Training Center.”
These are not just “for the moment” jobs, this is a pathway towards a career in healthcare, that begins with just a mindset to change your life. Regardless of where you begin, with the right support and a positive outlook you can reach your goals.
Our young professionals all have unique backgrounds, but what ties them together is: the drive to be better, to see your family in a tough spot and want nothing more than to help, to step outside your comfort zone and try something that nobody else around you has tried. That is true courage and resilience!
In this series, Michelle Cheang, director of Catalyze, sat down with alumni and current participants of Catalyze-supported career-connected learning programs. Through in-depth conversations, Michelle and the learners discuss their experiences, growth and career goals. In the following videos, we'll hear directly from EJ Garcia, a learner at Hopeworks, about how he has developed his career […]
This episode of The Water Online Show focuses on the water industry's workforce shortage. Hopeworks, a training organization, is addressing this challenge by partnering with utilities like American Water. Hopeworks identifies employer needs, trains young professionals, and places them in well-suited roles. This innovative approach is helping to bridge the skills gap and ensure a […]
Grace Manning leads a program helping land young professionals work at companies like Subaru. Grace Manning is director of employer and alumni relations at Hopeworks, a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia and South New Jersey, offering workforce development programs to young adults. Through training programs, paid internships, and placement services with local employers, Hopeworks helps young, diverse […]
