Hopeworks Receives $660K for Medical Training Program

November 24, 2024

The Haines Family Foundation awarded Camden-based Hopeworks a $660,000 grant to support young adults interested in a career in the medical field. Hopeworks is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers young adults to establish living-wage careers. The organization will use the grant to create a medical scholarship fund. It will also expand its program supporting […]

Paving the Way in Infrastructure: Rodriguez U Cohort Graduates!

November 21, 2024

We’re thrilled to congratulate several amazing Hopeworks young adults for completing the Rodriguez University Infrastructure Program! Over 16 weeks of rigorous classroom instruction and hands-on fieldwork, these graduates demonstrated remarkable dedication and resilience, preparing them for exciting new opportunities in the world of infrastructure. A special spotlight on Tina Bellamy, Yusuf Byrd, and Amir Saunders (a Hopeworks alumnus) for not […]

Philly Weekly Roundup: A Look Back on 2024; New Penn AI Building; $660,000 Hopeworks Grant

November 19, 2024

Philly’s tech industry runs on collaboration Collaboration is key as Philadelphia continues working towards the reputation of being a top tech market. Nonprofits, startups, universities and local government all work together to keep Philly on a path forward. Philadelphia has a strong life sciences sector, helped by local universities that provide resources and networking for spin-out […]

Cash, Creativity, and Community: The Ultimate Pitch-Off!

November 16, 2024

What an incredible day at the 2024 Hopeworks Pitch Competition! We started with an inspiring alumni panel, where Natalie Nieves, Caloua Lowe, Anthony Cole, and Jared Bradshaw shared their experiences as entrepreneurs and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way. Next, six local young entrepreneurs took the stage to pitch their small businesses to a panel of judges. Congratulations […]

Learner Voice Series: E.J. Garcia

November 12, 2024

In this series, Michelle Cheang, director of Catalyze, sat down with alumni and current participants of Catalyze-supported career-connected learning programs. Through in-depth conversations, Michelle and the learners discuss their experiences, growth and career goals. In the following videos, we'll hear directly from EJ Garcia, a learner at Hopeworks, about how he has developed his career […]

Donor Profile: Mark Sarvary

November 6, 2024

Mark Sarvary’s journey with Hopeworks began over two decades ago with a lunch that would change everything. Back when he worked at Campbell Soup Company, he attended a presentation from Father Jeff, Hopeworks’ founder, and was so struck by the mission that he immediately asked how he could help. That moment sparked what’s become a […]

The Water Online Show: Hope For The Next Generation Of Water Workers

November 6, 2024

This episode of The Water Online Show focuses on the water industry's workforce shortage. Hopeworks, a training organization, is addressing this challenge by partnering with utilities like American Water. Hopeworks identifies employer needs, trains young professionals, and places them in well-suited roles. This innovative approach is helping to bridge the skills gap and ensure a […]

This nonprofit leader acts as a ’no-fee staffing agency’ connecting overlooked young professionals to corporate jobs

November 4, 2024

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 […]

Leaves are Falling and Jobs are Pouring In for October

October 31, 2024

October started off great and ended even stronger! From our training rooms constantly growing and thriving, entrepreneurs starting businesses, and interns and trainees transitioning into internships and jobs, it’s been a whirlwind of productivity! By utilizing a trauma informed approach, our day to day mission is to help grow professional and life skills to propel […]

$100,000 Awarded to New Jersey Organizations Through American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Workforce Readiness Grant Program

October 24, 2024

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Jersey American Water announced today that four New Jersey organizations — Boys and Girls Clubs of Union County, Hopeworks, Junior Achievement of New Jersey and Salem County Inter-Agency Council of Human Services — were each awarded a $25,000 American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Workforce Readiness grant, focusing on general career readiness, financial and business literacy, positive youth development and […]

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