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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Building a Better Future Through AI
Hopeworks CEO Dan Rhoton explains how AI is a tool for helping young people build meaningful careers. Hopeworks, a nonprofit social enterprise operating in Camden, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers young adults facing barriers to economic opportunity critical technological training in AI-augmented skills, including web development, data visualization and geographic information systems (GIS). Utilizing […]
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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 is helping young adults get trained for tech in Kensington

April 24, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- They're training and finding jobs for young adults in the tech field. Hopeworks is a bright spot for the neighborhood of Kensington. They're providing hope in a city that some say is riddled with crime. Ruth De Leon is finishing up her training in web development. A path the 20-year-old from Kensington thought […]

HopeWorks reaffirms its mission in celebration of the opening of new Kensington location

April 21, 2023

Within Philadelphia, many of the city’s youth are seeking jobs, but cannot attain them due to a lack of training, some being locked out of highly demanded roles due to a lack of a college education or failure to finish high school. Rather than stand idly by, organizations are stepping in to provide this much […]

Comcast Furthers Commitment to Smart Solutions, Expands Technology Collaborations

March 28, 2023

Today, Comcast today announced that it has expanded its portfolio of offerings with new collaborations in Smart Buildings, Video Analytics, Smart Mobility, Digital Signage, Smart Lighting, and Smart Public Works, reaffirming its commitment to its Comcast Smart Solutions business. In addition, the company announced successful deployments across college campuses, office buildings, municipalities, and more. "There […]

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. […]

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

Building a Better Future Through AI

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