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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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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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Breaking down employment barriers with AI-powered skills training

October 27, 2025
“Our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA isn’t just about technology; it’s about genuinely empowering people. Together, we aspire to scale our success and extend opportunities to every underserved community we reach.” -Dan Rhoton, CEO, Hopeworks Learn more by clicking here.
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Hopeworks secures $75K matching grant from The Foxwynd Foundation to accelerate youth careers

October 27, 2025
Hopeworks, a Camden-based social enterprise dedicated to empowering young adults, has received a $75,000 matching grant from The Foxwynd Foundation. This significant investment is earmarked to expand the organization’s successful Recode Your Future initiative in Philadelphia and Camden, creating more pathways to financial stability through trauma-informed technical training and job placement. This is the second consecutive grant […]
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Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA - Featuring Hopeworks

October 27, 2025
Discover how Dell’s partnership helps young adults break cycles of poverty by equipping them with digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experience. It’s a powerful glimpse into what happens when purpose-driven innovation meets community impact.
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Good Citizens: Meet Dan Rhoton of Hopeworks

October 24, 2025
"With a focus on skill development, real-world job experience, and trauma-informed care, Hopeworks propels young adults into long-term living wage careers that put them on the path to healing and financial stability,” Dan Rhoton, CEO of Hopeworks told Fideri News Network. “On average, over 99% of young adults (aged 17-26) entering Hopeworks are unemployed, making […]
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Level Up: Creating Upward Economic Mobility in Philadelphia

October 18, 2025
From workforce development to inclusive hiring practices, “Level Up” highlights real strategies driving upward mobility and community resilience. It’s a compelling look at how collaboration and innovation can reshape the future of work in Philadelphia.
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