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Hopeworks Kensington offers paid job training and career help for young adults

March 23, 2026
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 […]
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Third annual HOPE Summit connects Camden’s next-gen talent with regional giants

March 17, 2026
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 […]
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Hopeworks’ Third Annual HOPE Summit Opens Doors for the Next Generation of Talent

March 16, 2026
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 […]
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Reimagining Camden: A 3D Window into the City's Future

March 14, 2026
Camden's next decade of growth is taking shape, not just in steel and concrete, but also in pixels and immersive technology. Hopeworks is proud to partner with the Rowan University-Rutgers Camden Board of Governors to develop the Virtual Camden Experience, an interactive 3D platform that brings more than two dozen major development projects to life. […]
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Hopeworks Event Prepares Attendees for the Real World

March 13, 2026
Third Annual H.O.P.E. Summit Provides Life-Enriching Workshops, Mock Interviews and More CAMDEN – Michael Jones said on Thursdays he would usually be interning at Hopeworks – the Camden nonprofit dedicated to helping young adults establish life-sustaining careers - and assisting his supervisor in teaching Hopeworks trainees how to transition from classroom to internship to job in areas […]
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Hopeworks Annual 'HOPE Summit' for Rising Professionals

March 12, 2026
CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- Rising professionals across the region gathered in South Jersey to improve their business skills and break through the industry. 'Hopeworks', a Camden non-profit, helps young adults break cycles of poverty and violence through education and technical training. The organization hosted its 3rd annual 'HOPE Summit' on Thursday. Read the full article here
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HOPE Summit Will Offer Ways for Young Workers to Propel Their Careers

March 5, 2026
CAMDEN – Angel Serrano recalls the candid comment from a corporate manager after conducting a mock interview at a Hopeworks HOPE Summit, which offers career guidance for young people. “Wow, that was impressive,” the manager said of the young person just encountered. Serrano, senior director of development for the nonprofit Hopeworks, told TAPinto Camden in an […]
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Cities Leading the Artificial Intelligence Transition

February 12, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a pivotal opportunity for local governments tofundamentally transform how they serve communities and strengthen local prosperity. Whendeployed strategically with appropriate guardrails, AI can enhance service delivery byincreasing government efficiency and provide upskilling opportunities for both city staff andresidents. Looking ahead, AI can be a catalyst for improved job quality, workforcetransformation, and […]
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Client Highlight: CCMUA.org

February 5, 2026
Our Web Team recently launched a brand-new website for the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, creating a clean, accessible, and user-friendly digital space for a public utility that serves thousands of residents. Hands-on projects like this are how our team builds real-world experience while delivering real value to real clients. Need a website that works, and […]
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Up Close and Personal(ity)!

February 5, 2026
Welcome to Up Close & Personal(ity), where you’ll meet our young adults beyond the resumes, through quick, fun questions that shows off who they really are. First up is Azzari Myers  Hopeworks alumni turned healthcare pro, who went from our Revenue Cycle Management internship to landing a role as a Pharmacy Technician at CVS in just THREE months. And now, […]
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