Some stories remind us what’s possible when determination meets opportunity. For those who know Nyree Oliver, that story is hers.
Today, Nyree is a Rutgers University–Camden student, a working professional, a single mom, and a public speaker – on her way to becoming a future CEO. But before her success was recognized across campus and beyond, she was navigating some of life’s toughest challenges: abuse, housing instability, and the pressure of breaking generational cycles.
What changed her trajectory was Hopeworks, the Camden-based nonprofit that transforms young lives through trauma-informed training and career opportunities – a mission we at Acme Corrugated Box are proud to support through the Burton R. Cohen Technology Center, made possible by the Burton & Mindy Cohen Foundation.
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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 […]
