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

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

    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

    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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Social Enterprise Nonprofit: Market-Driven Strategies for Mission Success

February 18, 2025
‍Podcast episode transcript Josh: Some nonprofits go beyond relying on donations and grants by generating their own revenue while still driving meaningful social change. Social enterprise nonprofits blend business strategies with social impact, creating a sustainable approach to mission-driven work. But balancing financial sustainability with a nonprofit mission isn’t easy. How do these organizations navigate […]
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OPINION: Identifying solutions to the root causes of violent crime

February 13, 2025
Over the last 12 years the Camden County Police Department has brought violent crime down to historically low levels in Camden City. The approach has always been to work with the community and look to build bridges wherever we can to create a safer place for residents. Over the years we noticed that we started […]
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Helping young adults build tech careers | The grief garden at Awbury Arboretum

January 25, 2025
Technology is a growing field ripe with opportunities, if you know where to look. Hopeworks introduces young adults in Philadelphia and Camden, NJ to tech jobs they might not have known existed, providing training and job experience for people ages 17 to 27, and breaking down barriers to employment like housing insecurity and mental health […]
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How to Use ChatGPT for Your Resume and Job Search

January 24, 2025
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how many people do their jobs nowadays. But AI tools like ChatGPT aren’t only for those who are already employed. They can also be beneficial to job seekers. “I’m a big believer in embracing technology … when it’s used the right way,” says Marcie Wechsler, executive vice president of talent solutions for […]
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A New Era For Water Management: Harnessing GIS Innovations And Collaboration For A Resilient Future

January 7, 2025
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are advancing the water sector in expected ways — resource planning and asset management — while also offering exciting, new opportunities. As the water industry adapts to the current technological revolution, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for integrating GIS advancements. With rapid developments in high-accuracy global navigation satellite systems […]
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