Building new partnerships with community and employment partners is a crucial part of the work we do and every partner matters! Dayana and Caleb are two talented and creative interns who will be joining the Chubb team through a customized technology role.
Dayana has previous experience working in the restaurant business, concert venues, and other industries unrelated to tech. Caleb, an aspiring software developer was pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, but had very little work experience when he joined Hopeworks and was struggling financially.
“Me and my family were going through a really rough time financially. My mom and I were, and still are, doing everything we can raise my little brothers. I needed to find a way to build up enough experience and skills to help me do well in a stable job, so I could continue to provide for my family.” - Caleb
Two individuals from different backgrounds and walks of life, both with the same mission - to discover their path and purpose while pursing a fulfilling career. Regardless of how you walk in the door, our goal is to make sure you walk out improved in every way.
“I think the most important thing I’ve learned here is the power of connection, community, and empathy. Every idea and/or action comes from an outside influence. I think that sharing in every sense of the word is vital; no one grows in a vacuum.” - Dayana
The nonprofit provides paid training, career support and real work to help 17- to-26-year-olds move into full-time jobs averaging $43K a year. In a bright room at Hopeworks Kensington, young adults sit at computers learning to code, build websites and prepare for careers many once thought were out of reach. Some come in unsure of […]
The Rutgers Camden Campus Center was transformed into a high-energy hub of professional development last week as Hopeworks hosted its third annual HOPE Summit. Headlined by Truist Bank, the event served as a critical bridge between young adults in the region and some of the most influential employers in the Greater Philadelphia area. The summit is a cornerstone of […]
Headlined by Truist Bank, the event removed access barriers to career readiness, connecting Camden, NJ – March 16, 2026 – On Thursday, March 12, Hopeworks, a social enterprise dedicated toempowering young adults to establish living wage careers, hosted its third annual HOPE Summit at theRutgers Camden Campus Center. Headlined by sponsor Truist Bank, the summit […]
