Good Citizens: Meet Dan Rhoton of Hopeworks

"With a focus on skill development, real-world job experience, and trauma-informed care, Hopeworks propels young adults into long-term living wage careers that put them on the path to healing and financial stability,” Dan Rhoton, CEO of Hopeworks told Fideri News Network.

“On average, over 99% of young adults (aged 17-26) entering Hopeworks are unemployed, making less than $400 annually. Young adults completing the Hopeworks program make, on average, over $43,000 annually, with over 90% 12-month retention rate in their jobs. That is the Hopeworks difference.” 

He explained, “It starts with self-paced, paid technical training in front-end web development, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data visualization, and revenue cycle management, which are high-demand skills that companies need.”

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