Philly’s FORT Robotics lands $19M to scale machine safety platform
Plus, Hopeworks is getting an AI hub thanks to Dell, Dispatch Bio emerges with $216M and more money moves. Biotech has always been a regional strength, and there’s news about wins in that sector, but the Philly ecosystem also saw strong performance that points to other sectors on the rise. Robotics is one: On the […]
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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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Commissioners, Mayor Join PSEG and Hopeworks Unveil Lighting Project

March 26, 2023

(Camden, NJ) – On Thursday, the Board of Commissioners joined Camden City Mayor Victor Carstarphen and representatives from PSEG and Hopeworks to unveil a recently completed project aimed at improving city safety, while supporting some of the city’s young adults in their burgeoning careers. In August, the city of Camden launched a project to audit the […]

Shedding Light: Working Streetlights Mean a Safer City

March 17, 2023

CAMDEN, NJ – A project that examined about 250 streetlights and replaced about 100 of them in the Whitman Park neighborhood will be implemented citywide. "Streets and neighborhoods that are dimly lit become a haven for crime and are often perceived as unsafe," Mayor Victor Carstarphen said at a Thursday press conference. "I feel like Camden residents deserve better. […]

New project auditing, repairing street lights in Camden

March 17, 2023

CAMDEN, N.J. (KYW Newsradio) — A new program in Camden is providing regular street light maintenance to ensure public safety. The project, partnered with PSE&G and the nonprofit Hopeworks, maps out neighborhoods to identify broken lights that need repairs. Dan Krause, Hopeworks business development director, helped lead the effort, creating a mobile app for residents to […]

Rodriguez University and Hopeworks partner in building the future

March 9, 2023

Philadelphia, like all cities, is supported by a vast, interconnected network of piping, moving essentials like water and gas into houses while taking sewage and rainwater out. Maintaining this complex system are swathes of engineers, technicians, and designers, moving the city forward one step at a time. But like every other job, these skilled professionals […]

Coding and Personal Development Are at the Core of a New Tech Training Center in Philadelphia

February 21, 2023

The need for a tech training center for young adults in Philadelphia was clear — just a couple of months after opening its doors, every seat at Hopeworks is not only full, it has a waiting list. Hopeworks’ headquarters are in Camden, New Jersey, where it has trained people aged 17 to 26 in tech […]

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Philly’s FORT Robotics lands $19M to scale machine safety platform

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

Third annual HOPE Summit connects Camden’s next-gen talent with regional giants