Wrapping Up 2024: A Year of Progress, Partnerships, and Possibilities

December has been a month of reflection and celebration at Hopeworks as we wrap up a year filled with growth, achievement, and collaboration. Our young professionals have made incredible strides in December alone, landing impactful roles with organizations such as PCS, the City of Camden, the City of Philadelphia, and the IRS!

As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to share some highlights in this newsletter! Be sure to check out our Top 10 Projects from the GIS and Web Department, take a look back at the Volunteer Engagements that made a difference this year, and, in celebration of our upcoming 25th Anniversary, enjoy a special throwback montage video featuring some unforgettable moments!

One standout success story for this month is Aaron Torres - he found his way to Hopeworks during a difficult time in his life.

"I was working in a warehouse with limited hours and felt unfulfilled," he recalls. I knew I wanted to make a significant change for my future."

During his time with Hopeworks, Aaron has gained invaluable technical skills, including certifications in cybersecurity, AI Essentials, and IT Support through Hopeworks' partnership with Google Coursera.

"Being surrounded by like-minded individuals has significantly improved my social skills and enriched my experience.”

Aaron was recently hired as a Contact Representative by the IRS and is well on his way to enjoying a successful career!

March 31, 2025
When global tech association CompTIA spun off its nonprofit arm, the TechGirlz curriculum went dark

The program’s founder has been trying to regain access to the STEM education materials, with the goal of transferring them to youth nonprofit Hopeworks. When global tech organization CompTIA restructured at the end of last year, it quietly dissolved its social impact arm, CompTIA Spark. The dissolution, which has not been previously reported, came alongside […]

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March 31, 2025
Dismantling the Dept. of Education could steer more people to nontraditional career paths

If federal student aid is disrupted, bootcamps could go mainstream. If the Department of Education ceases to exist as planned, college financial aid could potentially face disruption for millions of current and incoming college students.  The Trump administration’s ongoing dismantling of the Department of Education, also known as the DOE, could spur a shift away from traditional four-year […]

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March 31, 2025
Hopeworks Web Team Connects Local Businesses with Opportunities

The recent Buy Camden 1st event at The Campbell’s Company Headquarters brought together procurement professionals to promote local purchasing and drive economic empowerment in Camden. A strong collaboration between The City of Camden, Mayor Vic Carstarphen, The Campbell’s Company, LAEDA, and DiLorenzo Davis Consulting, LLC was on display to advance this important mission. Our web team is proud to have played […]

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