Revealing how workers in the “hard to employ” groups, who were not program participants, were quietly finding jobs on their own: While Supported Work suffered from high drop-out rates, it also showed how much other workers in the “hard to employ” populations, the control group members, were finding jobs on their own. The small difference in employment and earnings between the Supported Work participants and the control group participants was due in part to the ability of the control group participants to find employment without Supported Work. In this regard, Supported Work, like welfare reform, would demonstrate the savvy and strengths among the “hard to employ”: a theme that leading job training groups today—America Works, Goodwill, Hopeworks—have picked up.
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Hopeworks talent is everywhere! This month, Isabella, Amad, Kaydaysia, and Frank turned training into transformation with new roles at Resintech, Paramount Philly, and Chubb. These wins aren’t just job offers, they’re the start of real careers, built on purpose, skill, and drive. Interested in hiring Hopeworks talent? Contact Riscee Langhorne, Director of Workforce Solutions below!
This month, Hopeworks brought home not one, not two, but three incredible awards! We’re honored to be recognized by Camden Community Partnership with the Community Impact Award, Rutgers Business School of Camden with the Community Partner Award, and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance with the Catalyst of Change Award. Thank you to the great orgs who recognize hope and hard work! Follow us to keep up!
Big thanks to NBCUniversal’s#CreativeImpactLab and Big Picture Alliance for producing a powerful new commercial highlighting Hopeworks' Social Enterprise - Hopeworks Technology Solutions. We support clients while also transforming lives. The commercial showcases our young professionals driving real business results through RCM, Web Development, AI, GIS, and Data Services, all while launching their careers and creating lasting community impact. Click here […]
