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!
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 […]
