Hopeworks' alternative program in Camden pays young people to undergo technical training and obtain a skill set to help them get a job.
James Horn hit rock bottom when he landed in solitary confinement on his 20th birthday after several run-ins with law enforcement.
That November 2023 punishment, after he fought with another inmate at the Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia, was a turning point.
“That was probably the lowest point in my life,” Horn recalled in an interview. “Life is a lesson, and I went through the lessons.”
Horn spent 17 months in prison after pleading guilty to robbery. After his release, the high school dropout wanted to make up for missed opportunities, obtain a driver’s license, and earn a GED certificate.
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New facility builds on proven workforce development model, with Dell Technologies supporting expanded access to AI tools and career readiness training NEWARK, N.J. – July 7, 2026 – Hopeworks announced that its newly established space in Newark, New Jersey is now fully open, with programming officially underway to support young adults entering technology and high-growth […]
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 […]
