5 Small Businesses are awarded $14,000 at the Hopeworks Virtual Pitch Competition!

October 26, 2020

Thanks to our sponsor, Rick Forman, and other donors, Hopeworks was able to award $14,000 on October 24th to 6 entrepreneurs to grow their 5 small businesses! Trainees, interns, and Hopeworks Alumni, who have started their own businesses, pitched to judges and the audience. Top prizes were awarded from both the judges and audience voting. […]

Patrice Brings Her Skills to Benefits Data Trust

October 26, 2020

Early in the pandemic we reported that Patrice Ingram had moved into an internship at North10. Patrice had come to Hopeworks to obtain technology skills that would complement her degree in Psychology and improve her career options. Now we are excited to share that Patrice has started a full time, permanent position with Benefits Data […]

A Hopeworks and Propel America Partnership = success for Quanahz and Michael!

September 23, 2020

Launched in 2019 in Southern New Jersey, Propel America is a multi-state nonprofit focused on empowering high school students with skills needed to transition into living-wage jobs. Sounds familiar, right? With missions aligned, Hopeworks and Propel are working together to provide youth with access and resources needed to be successful in life. Quanahz Adams and Michael […]

Eric Lee Starts a New Journey at American Water

September 23, 2020

In August, longtime GIS intern Eric Lee began a new journey -- as a full-time GIS contractor at New Jersey American Water! “Eric is perfect for this position” shared Hopeworks GIS Director Luis Olivieri. “In his time at Hopeworks, he has shown us his tremendous work ethic, diligence, and attention to detail. He will excel […]

MARCEL EARNS A LIFE-CHANGING JOB!

August 24, 2020

Last week, Hopeworks got the great news that Marcel Njighe-Tezeh, a Hopeworks youth, had earned a permanent, high wage position at the Philadelphia Parking Authority in IT Support! This is not just a job, but a transformative opportunity. Marcel described his journey recently in an essay: Since I was 17, I have taken care of […]

INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING ON TRACK!

August 24, 2020

Not even COVID-19 could prevent the youth and staff of Hopeworks, PowerCorps PHL, and Rodriguez Consulting from launching their long-awaited infrastructure training program! Thanks to the support of Springpoint Partners, LLC’s Delta lane, youth from both Camden and Philadelphia have the opportunity to train and earn high-wage careers in the infrastructure industry. This unique partnership […]

HOPEWORKS YOUTH ARE LANDING JOBS - IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PANDEMIC

July 23, 2020

Even as the world experiences an unprecedented pandemic and economic downturn, Hopeworks youth -- with their unique mix of technical expertise, drive, and resilience -- are getting and keeping employment in our increasingly digital economy. Hopeworks is proud to share that, just this month, two Hopeworks youth, Duane Malloy, and Da’Shek Boone, were offered full-time […]

Anthony believes he makes smarter decisions because of his GIS internship.

July 23, 2020

Often referred to as "The Mayor", Anthony was very excited to learn something new when he heard he earned an internship in the GIS Department. This was a huge deal to Anthony because he worked extremely hard to earn his internship. He admits his time management skills needed work but he developed them through his internship. He believes […]

For Alicia, "Hopeworks has given me another chance to make a better future for myself."

July 23, 2020

I was looking for a job that could teach me new skills and at the same time, I wanted to better my life. So after I read about Hopeworks offering training and Adult Basic Skills (ABS) classes, I had to come in for a tour. When I earned my internship, I felt extremely proud of myself […]

For Jilimarie, "Hopeworks to me, means success!"

July 23, 2020

When Jili walked through the doors of Hopeworks she had just lost her management position at Checkers and her sister told her she should come to Hopeworks. Her sister, Alejandra, was already a Recruitment Intern and working to obtain her High School Diploma. Jili admits that when she first started the training she felt lost, but when […]

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5 Small Businesses are awarded $14,000 at the Hopeworks Virtual Pitch Competition!

Patrice Brings Her Skills to Benefits Data Trust

A Hopeworks and Propel America Partnership = success for Quanahz and Michael!

Eric Lee Starts a New Journey at American Water

MARCEL EARNS A LIFE-CHANGING JOB!

INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING ON TRACK!

HOPEWORKS YOUTH ARE LANDING JOBS - IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PANDEMIC

Anthony believes he makes smarter decisions because of his GIS internship.

For Alicia, "Hopeworks has given me another chance to make a better future for myself."

For Jilimarie, "Hopeworks to me, means success!"

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