At Hopeworks, a job-training program helps turn young people’s dreams into digital skills | Philly Gives
For a quarter century, the organization — which has offices in Camden and Kensington — has helped students realize big aspirations. Today, it offers computer training with trauma-informed care. How can someone even dare to hope? Where is hope when home is friends’ couches, a different one every week, when depression hangs like a heavy […]
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Dismantling the Dept. of Education could steer more people to nontraditional career paths
If federal student aid is disrupted, bootcamps could go mainstream. If the Department of Education ceases to exist as planned, college financial aid could potentially face disruption for millions of current and incoming college students. The Trump administration’s ongoing dismantling of the Department of Education, also known as the DOE, could spur a shift away from traditional four-year […]
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Dan Rhoton’s Big, Audacious Plan to End Poverty
A dozen years ago, Dan Rhoton was walking down a street in North Philly when he heard someone calling: “Mr. Rhoton! Mr. Rhoton!” He turned and saw Marcus, a student who’d graduated a year before from St. Gabriel’s Hall, a juvenile detention facility in Audubon where Rhoton had taught math for 15 years. Rhoton describes […]
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Friends in the Region Are Stepping up to Help Youth and Solve Systemic Problems!

June 22, 2020

The long term economic impact of the pandemic is not yet known and the nation continues to struggle to meet the promise of racial equality and justice. Turmoil and uncertainty currently define the national spirit. But the region is stepping up to find solutions to the challenges that face many of Hopeworks youth while also […]

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 […]

New Hopeworks Trainee Shares His Frustrations About Racial Justice

June 11, 2020

Last month we introduced one of our newest trainees at Hopeworks, Blake Banks. Since then, so much has been happening in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, events that effect Blake and his community deeply. While struggling to stay focused on his own goals, Blake shared his feelings about racial justice and to the police […]

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 […]

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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At Hopeworks, a job-training program helps turn young people’s dreams into digital skills | Philly Gives

Dismantling the Dept. of Education could steer more people to nontraditional career paths

Dan Rhoton’s Big, Audacious Plan to End Poverty