Congratulations to our very own Dymir Akins who has just been hired full-time by Watchtower Property Co. as a Lead Office Administrator! Dymir is one of our previous dual-enrollment students who has recently graduated high school and looking to move into a career in real estate.
Earlier this year, he won 1st place in our Business Pitch Competition and has consistently expanded his vending machine business over the past few months. He now has multiple vending machines in locations all over Philadelphia. Anyone who has interacted with Dymir will tell you he is a natural entrepreneur with incredible ambition and resiliency. We are so proud of every bit of his success!
“I’m so excited about this next step in my journey. I’ve faced a few obstacles during this time, but they have only helped my growth. Thanks to everyone at Hopeworks who helped make this opportunity possible.”
Congratulations, Dymir!
Dan Rhoton, the CEO of the New Jersey-based job training nonprofit Hopeworks, firmly believes AI can help prepare underprivileged young adults to enter the workforce. Hopeworks utilizes AI tools to upskill Camden, N.J.-area residents over 17 and connect them with local employers. Rhoton sees the technology as a way to level the playing field between […]
This month has been incredible! In the month of April, Hopeworks has placed 20 young adults in full time jobs with an average starting wage of $42,861! This means over $850,000 in wages are going right back into our young adults’ families and communities. Check out a few other job placement stories and testimonials below.
Congratulations is in order for GIS team member Nyah Thompson who was recently hired by Connexus Technology for a full time position on the Data Imaging team! Nyah previously worked in the restaurant industry, but is also a versatile visual artist with a strong background and tons of talent. Nyah joined Hopeworks because she wanted to get into […]
