Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a pivotal opportunity for local governments to
fundamentally transform how they serve communities and strengthen local prosperity. When
deployed strategically with appropriate guardrails, AI can enhance service delivery by
increasing government efficiency and provide upskilling opportunities for both city staff and
residents. Looking ahead, AI can be a catalyst for improved job quality, workforce
transformation, and equitable economic opportunity.
The challenge facing local leaders is not whether to engage with AI but how quickly and
thoughtfully they can harness its capabilities to deliver tangible benefits for all residents.
Mayors are uniquely positioned to convene diverse stakeholders and lead critical
conversations about deploying AI's potential while transforming concerns into opportunities.
Across the country, a growing cohort of "first mover" mayors and local government leaders
are doing exactly that – making AI a strategic priority and positioning their cities at the
forefront of AI adoption.
Announces new Skilled Trades Workforce Initiative to prepare the next generation of skilled workers Camden, NJ – September 18, 2026 – Hopeworks, a social enterprise advancing economic mobility through technology training and workforce development, is honored to announce a $1 million investment from Scott Bentley and the Switchpoint Foundation, a philanthropic foundation seeking transformational and […]
Camden, NJ — [September 1, 2026] — Hopeworks, a social enterprise advancing economicmobility through technology training and workforce development, today announced theappointment of Yet He, Treasurer and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at FactSet, to itsBoard of Directors. Yet brings more than two decades of experience across finance, corporate strategy, mergersand acquisitions, capital markets, […]
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 […]
