Philly weekly roundup: $1.2M for Hopeworks; Goodbye Wells Fargo Center; Is the Digital Equity Act over?

Plus, the Pennsylvania Senate Communications and Technology Committee passed legislation to ban state government agencies from using TikTok.

• Startups and creators need to work together to solve their mutual problems, Calan the Artist writes. [Technical.ly]

• Have PTW 2025 FOMO? Check out our live blog that recaps all the events we attended last week. [Technical.ly]

• Tech workforce development org Hopeworks received $1.2 million from the Hg Foundation, which will support the org’s expansion to two new cities. The Camden-founded nonprofit expanded to Kensington in 2022. [Hopeworks/Technical.ly]

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October 27, 2025
Breaking down employment barriers with AI-powered skills training

“Our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA isn’t just about technology; it’s about genuinely empowering people. Together, we aspire to scale our success and extend opportunities to every underserved community we reach.” -Dan Rhoton, CEO, Hopeworks Learn more by clicking here.

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Hopeworks secures $75K matching grant from The Foxwynd Foundation to accelerate youth careers

Hopeworks, a Camden-based social enterprise dedicated to empowering young adults, has received a $75,000 matching grant from The Foxwynd Foundation. This significant investment is earmarked to expand the organization’s successful Recode Your Future initiative in Philadelphia and Camden, creating more pathways to financial stability through trauma-informed technical training and job placement. This is the second consecutive grant […]

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Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA - Featuring Hopeworks

Discover how Dell’s partnership helps young adults break cycles of poverty by equipping them with digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experience. It’s a powerful glimpse into what happens when purpose-driven innovation meets community impact.

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