February has been an incredible month for our young professionals with new job placements and incredible starting wages for all! We are proud to announce that Web Design Intern, Lola Ruiz has now been added to that list!
Lola was recently hired as a Bilingual Benefits Outreach Specialist with Benefits Data Trust! This position is aligned with Lola’s previous experience, as she worked in several teaching environments and programs prior to Hopeworks, where she provided bilingual support.
We are confident that Lola will find success in her future endeavors and are happy to have been part of her journey. Congratulations, Lola! 
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Grace Manning leads a program helping land young professionals work at companies like Subaru. Grace Manning is director of employer and alumni relations at Hopeworks, a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia and South New Jersey, offering workforce development programs to young adults. Through training programs, paid internships, and placement services with local employers, Hopeworks helps young, diverse […]
