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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Adriana Moves on to a New Job Despite a Pandemic!

June 22, 2020
Adri recently completed an internship in the Hopeworks Web Department as the lead designer for the team. Adri had also been working wth Alliance for Watershed Education as an assistant helping to create large scale scuptures out of natural materials. Passion for design and hard work on the web team and at the Alliance, led […]
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Not Just New Trainees, Some Are Finding Their Way Back to Hopeworks.

June 22, 2020
When youth make the decision to walk through the doors of Hopeworks, they are seeking access and opportunity to tech and IT skills and a living wage job - - and sometimes just a safe space to belong. We promise them an opportunity to change their lives and a life-long connection. Through Hopeworks, youth are […]
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Youth Healing Team Previews Trauma Training Webinar AND Hires 2 New Interns!

May 21, 2020
Trauma and toxic stress don't go away during a pandemic.  In fact, they increase and so does the need for tools and resources for nonprofits and for-profit businesses to support their teams.  To help, the Hopeworks Youth Healing Team is taking trauma training virtual with a webinar and we're bringing on two new interns to help […]
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Michael adapts to COVID-19 changes...and then adapts again!

May 21, 2020
Michael Cassel joined the Hopeworks Web Department as an intern early this year after completing the training and brought valuable skills to the UX (user experience) team and adapted quickly to working at home.  Shortly after shifting to remote work, Michael’s housing situation was unexpectedly interrupted due to the pandemic and he was forced to […]
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Patrice leverages Hopeworks training to jump start her post college career!

May 21, 2020
Even though few youth come to Hopeworks with a college degree, once in a while a young person recognizes the need for in-demand skills in addition to a degree. Patrice Ingram came to Hopeworks, after completing college, with a desire to learn skills that would lead her quickly to a living wage job and a […]
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Despite the pandemic, new trainees want to change their lives and Hopeworks is here to help!

May 21, 2020
When a young person wants to change their life it doesn't matter if there is a pandemic.  Hopeworks needs to be here for them. And this month, we were here for 3 new trainees. We are happy to welcome Erin Rodriquez, Blake Banks, and Achu Elvis who didn't let COVID-19 stop them from going after their […]
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The "New Normal" in the Training Room

April 22, 2020
The training room team has quickly found ways to keep current trainees engaged in their learning from home and continue to make progress in the program.  Youth continue to complete training modules and hold virtual website and portfolio presentations. Jilimarie Mojica not only completed the training, but interviewed remotely and was hired as a new […]
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