• Philly Gives: HopeWorks provides training, experience in tech

    CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- HopeWorks doesn't just train young people in tech, it gives them work experience before they head into the corporate world. For so many people, things like childcare, housing or financial constraints can hold them back. HopeWorks eliminates that barrier, and now Philly Gives, a community fund dedicated to supporting local nonprofits, is […]
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  • Social Enterprise Nonprofit: Market-Driven Strategies for Mission Success

    ‍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 […]
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  • OPINION: Identifying solutions to the root causes of violent crime

    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 […]
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Nathaniel Makes 4th Hopeworks Young Professional to Join UPS!

November 1, 2023
We are sending a HUGE congratulations to our very own Nathaniel Ellison for recently landing a full-time position with UPS. Nate is a diligent, engaged, and hard-working young professional. He recently graduated high school and is also looking forward to enrolling in college. On his journey to finding this position, Nate has faced several setbacks […]
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Nafis Joins Vanguard IT Department!

November 1, 2023
Nafis joined Hopeworks only 4 months ago, after hearing about the program’s results with so many young professionals attaining high-paying full-time jobs. A recent high school graduate, Nafis has goals of venturing into the tech or web development field and has gained an interest in the IT field during his time here. He was recently […]
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Dymir Is One Step Closer To Reaching Real Estate Empire Goals!

November 1, 2023
Congratulations to our very own Dymir Akins who has just been hired full-time by Watchtower Property Co. as a Lead Office Administrator! Dymir is one of our previous dual-enrollment students who has recently graduated high school and looking to move into a career in real estate. Earlier this year, he won 1st place in our Business Pitch Competition and […]
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Camden nonprofit uses AI tools like ChatGPT to help young people prepare for jobs

October 19, 2023
On a typical Thursday morning, Hopeworks’ Camden headquarters is buzzing with teens and twentysomethings exploring technology that isn’t just new to them, but relatively novel to anyone. Their training and work often involves applications enhanced by artificial intelligence. AI anxiety — as some have come to call it — is nowhere to be found. Kai […]
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Hopeworks partners with Horizon BCBSNJ to launch youth-focused mental health website

September 25, 2023
Hopeworks has partnered with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to launch a new website — Healthy Outcomes — to help young adults find relevant mental health resources. This project, spurred by a $20,000 grant from Horizon’s philanthropic arm, was inspired by the isolation, anxiety and the many other mental health concerns and needs among youth brought about […]
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