Hopeworks’ Third Annual HOPE Summit Opens Doors for the Next Generation of Talent
Headlined by Truist Bank, the event removed access barriers to career readiness, connecting Camden, NJ – March 16, 2026 – On Thursday, March 12, Hopeworks, a social enterprise dedicated toempowering young adults to establish living wage careers, hosted its third annual HOPE Summit at theRutgers Camden Campus Center. Headlined by sponsor Truist Bank, the summit […]
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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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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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

Camden had zero homicides this summer. City and county leaders credit the 2013 disbandment of its police department.

September 24, 2025

Violent crime is at a 50-year low. Camden, considered one of the most dangerous cities in the country just over a decade ago, experienced zero homicides this summer, with violent crime reaching a 50-year low. As of Monday, homicides were down 43% compared with this time last year. The benchmark is in line with what […]

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Hopeworks’ Third Annual HOPE Summit Opens Doors for the Next Generation of Talent

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