Congratulations is in order for Sierra Patterson who recently began a new position at New Jersey American Water! Sierra has been a valuable part of the Hopeworks family for a few years and we’re incredibly excited that she is taking the next step in her career.
As part of American Water’s “Water Up! Utility Training Program”, Sierra was a part of a paid 11-week training that helped prepare participants with the necessary skills for this job. The training was a pipeline for other Hopeworks alumni and interns to gain full time jobs there as well.
Sierra you are destined for greatness, keep pushing forward we’re always rooting for you!
This month, our partners showed up in a big way to support our young professionals! Aramark Career Exploration DayOur young adults visited Aramark’s Philadelphia HQ for an exciting day of career discovery. From industry panels to hands-on workshops, they gained real-world insights into IT, innovation, and hospitality—and some were already eyeing job openings before the […]
We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are officially on sale for the Hopeworks 25th Anniversary Reception—a special evening honoring the young adults, partners, and community members who have shaped our journey. September 25, 2025Collingswood Ballroom, Collingswood, NJPurchase Tickets Now » This milestone event will include a cocktail reception, awards dinner, and powerful storytelling from the Hopeworks […]
Building a top-performing RCM team from scratch is no easy task, but it's exactly what Pecola King, Hopeworks’ Director of Revenue Cycle Management, has done again and again. When Pecola relocated to Arkansas, she inherited a team with zero billing experience. Within one quarter, she transformed that team into the top-performing RCM unit - hitting every KPI and setting […]
