Earlier this month, we were thrilled to have Senator Cory Booker join us at our Camden HQ for an inspiring chat with our young adults about their prospective career paths! Senator Booker shared his professional journey, answered young adult questions, gained insight into the Hopeworks mission and learned more about our employment and training partnerships.
"I’m inspired by the young people I met who, in the face of adversity, are working toward their dreams with extraordinary determination,” said Senator Booker.
“I’m grateful for the work Hopeworks is doing in Camden to provide these future leaders real-world job experience and a healing atmosphere, empowering them to secure brighter futures for themselves and their families.”
Thank you to Senator Booker and his team for creating an unforgettable experience for our young professionals and demonstrating that achieving your dreams is truly possible.
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 […]
