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Thermo Fisher Scientific plans collaboration hub for Philly’s life sciences startups

December 19, 2025
Plus, the Science Center announced its ninth Capital Readiness cohort, meet the winners of Hopeworks’ young entrepreneurs pitch competition and more power moves. Philly companies and entrepreneurs are closing out 2025 with a wave of local resources to tap next year. The life sciences ecosystem gets a boost as Thermo Fisher Scientific opens a new […]
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LinkedIn and Comcast NBCUniversal Team Up to Amplify Nonprofit Voices

December 11, 2025
Selected nonprofit organizations will receive support from LinkedIn Ad Grants and NBCUniversal’s Creative Impact Lab. LinkedIn and Comcast NBCUniversal are collaborating to provide four nonprofits – The Knowledge House, RE:IMAGINE ATL, Hopeworks, and Veterans Leadership Program – with marketing support via NBCUniversal's Creative Impact Lab and LinkedIn Ad Grants. The NBCUniversal Creative Impact Lab is a social impact program that funds young […]
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The 'Godmother of AI' says your college diploma is losing power — here's what she looks for instead

December 11, 2025
Don't count on a college degree to land your dream job in Silicon Valley. Increasingly, founders and tech companies are judging talent by how quickly someone can learn, adapt, and build — not on how long they spent in a lecture hall — reshaping traditional pathways into the workforce. Fei-Fei Li, the Stanford computer science professor widely […]
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Hopeworks Standouts Vie for Best Business Pitch During Rutgers-Camden Event

December 1, 2025
CAMDEN – As a young child, Kirah Boyd never saw herself earning a living by crocheting.  “There was a friend I had in middle school who pulled out a crochet hook and some yarn,” Boyd said. “I was looking at her, like, ‘What are you doing?’” But once Boyd picked up the same tools, she […]
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No One Hungry, No Site Left Behind: A Web Partnership with Purpose

November 30, 2025
As we close out the year, we’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude, and the partners who make our work meaningful. This season felt like the perfect moment to highlight our collaboration with Philabundance, a nonprofit whose mission is simple and powerful: no one should go hungry while good food goes to waste.  Our Hopeworks Web […]
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Inside the Future: Hopeworks Youth Tour TD Bank and Ring

November 30, 2025
Over the past few weeks, our young adults spent time inside the workplaces they’re aiming for.  The TD Bank and Ring Doorbell teams opened their doors for conversations, tours, and real-world insight. These aren’t check-the-box visits; they’re the moments that help young adults picture themselves in new spaces. Interested in hosting a site visit or volunteering with […]
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Success in Motion: Meet Our Latest Workforce Trailblazers

November 30, 2025
New beginnings are happening across Hopeworks.  Sam Sanchez started at Chubb, Zakirah Boyd joined the Barber National Institute, and Cariegh Robinson launched her journey at PECO. Their hard work, growth, and persistence led them to these opportunities and we’re excited to see where they go next. If your team is hiring and wants to meet motivated young professionals, connect with riscee@hopeworks.org - Director of Workforce […]
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Bold Pitches. Endless Possibilities. Powered by Gratitude.

November 30, 2025
Our 2025 Pitch Competition and Holiday Bazaar was held last month, and the results were nothing short of inspiring! Five entrepreneurs presented their businesses to a panel of industry leaders, demonstrating the confidence, innovation, and real-world skills they’ve developed through Hopeworks. The competition ended in a thrilling tie between Zakirah Boyd and Michaela Goins - congratulations to both winners! We […]
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A Camden job training program turned a young man’s life around. Now he’s a Hopeworks mentor.

November 5, 2025
Hopeworks' alternative program in Camden pays young people to undergo technical training and obtain a skill set to help them get a job. James Horn hit rock bottom when he landed in solitary confinement on his 20th birthday after several run-ins with law enforcement. That November 2023 punishment, after he fought with another inmate at […]
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Hopeworks Talent Shines Bright in New Professional Role

October 31, 2025
Hopeworks talent is everywhere!   This month, Isabella, Amad, Kaydaysia, and Frank turned training into transformation with new roles at Resintech, Paramount Philly, and Chubb. These wins aren’t just job offers, they’re the start of real careers, built on purpose, skill, and drive. Interested in hiring Hopeworks talent? Contact Riscee Langhorne, Director of Workforce Solutions below!
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