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Meet Luis Olivieri: 25 Years of GIS Leadership

Purpose. Possibility. Progress. Celebrating 25 Years with Luis Olivieri

August 4, 2025
How do you build a future rooted in purpose and possibility? For Luis Olivieri, Director of GIS (Geographic Information System) at Hopeworks, it begins by creating real opportunities and watching young adults rise to meet them. In Part 3 of our "25 Years, 3 Voices, 1 Mission" series, Luis reflects on how hands-on GIS work has not only […]
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Money, Mentorship & Mock Interviews: Banking on Our Future

August 4, 2025
This month, we had not one but two amazing volunteer engagements with longtime partners Citizens Bank and TD Bank, and they did not disappoint! These organizations continue to show up in powerful ways to support our young professionals. At Citizens Bank, our young professionals got the inside scoop, teller tips, interview prep, and money knowledge straight from […]
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Two Cities, One Mission: Spreading Hopeworks Mission Nationwide

August 4, 2025
July was a big month for Hopeworks, and we brought our mission coast to coast! In Denver, our very own Paishants DePalma and Pecola King joined the HFMA Annual Conference to dive into the latest trends in healthcare finance. From strategy to innovation, they connected with changemakers shaping the future of healthcare and brought back ideas to strengthen our […]
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July Wrap-Up: New Jobs, New Journeys

August 4, 2025
Every milestone starts with one brave step forward, and this month, several of our young adults have taken that step! Andres has completed the Hopeworks program and is now a full-time GIS Team Lead on staff. From earning certifications to presenting at industry events, Andres has grown into an inspiring leader. Jessalyn is now a Community Resource Connector with the City […]
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New youth tech program in Camden County helping drive crime rates lower

July 31, 2025
Camden County leaders credit a new technology training program tailored to young people who are considered "at-risk" for helping to drive down crime in Camden to record lows. County leaders partnered with Hopeworks, a local nonprofit, to steer young people away from crime and train them for in-demand, technology-related jobs. James Horn, a program participant, […]
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How Hopeworks Helped Nyree Oliver Rewrite Her Story

July 17, 2025
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 […]
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AI That Elevates Career Opportunities

July 11, 2025
At Hopeworks, young adults are engaging with AI to improve employment opportunities and drive generational change. In a world increasingly influenced by AI, lack of exposure to and comfort with AI solutions can raise serious roadblocks in professional development. At Hopeworks, a nonprofit social enterprise, young adults gain paid, real-world training and job experience in AI-based […]
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Digitizing the Past to Protect the Future: How Hopeworks Helped Hartford, VT Tackle Lead in Drinking Water

July 10, 2025
In May 2024, the town of Hartford, Vermont, set out to complete its lead service lines (LSL) inventory to comply with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Hartford, like many rural towns, faces the dual challenge of aging infrastructure and limited local resources, making the completion of LSL inventories particularly challenging.  Achieving that […]
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Training the next generation with AI.

June 30, 2025
Helping to provide fairer and broader support for young people in their career development, with AI job interview training. Improving job readiness through AI tutoring. For many young people, preparing for job interviews can be a daunting challenge—let alone when they come from underprivileged backgrounds. Without support, these budding professionals are at-risk of falling through […]
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