New youth tech program in Camden County helping drive crime rates lower, officials say
Camden County leaders credit a new technology training program tailored to young people who are considered "at-risk" for helping to drive down crime in Camden to record lows. County leaders partnered with Hopeworks, a local nonprofit, to steer young people away from crime and train them for in-demand, technology-related jobs. James Horn, a program participant, […]
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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’ Second Annual H.O.P.E Summit Equips Young Adults with Skills and Opportunities for Success

March 25, 2025

Leaders from The Campbell’s Company, Subaru, LinkedIn and more came together to advise aspiring professionals on their goals and forge new career paths Camden, NJ, March 25, 2025 – On March 21, Hopeworks, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering young adults to establish living wage careers, hosted its second annual H.O.P.E. Summit at the headquarters […]

Dan Rhoton’s Big, Audacious Plan to End Poverty

February 22, 2025

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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New youth tech program in Camden County helping drive crime rates lower, officials say

Building a Better Future Through AI

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