Level Up: Creating Upward Economic Mobility in Philadelphia
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.
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A Camden job training program turned a young man’s life around. Now he’s a Hopeworks mentor.
Hopeworks' alternative program in Camden pays young people to undergo technical training and obtain a skill set to help them get a job. James Horn hit rock bottom when he landed in solitary confinement on his 20th birthday after several run-ins with law enforcement. That November 2023 punishment, after he fought with another inmate at […]
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Breaking down employment barriers with AI-powered skills training
“Our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA isn’t just about technology; it’s about genuinely empowering people. Together, we aspire to scale our success and extend opportunities to every underserved community we reach.” -Dan Rhoton, CEO, Hopeworks Learn more by clicking here.
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Dismantling the Dept. of Education could steer more people to nontraditional career paths

March 31, 2025

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 […]

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 […]

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Level Up: Creating Upward Economic Mobility in Philadelphia

A Camden job training program turned a young man’s life around. Now he’s a Hopeworks mentor.

Breaking down employment barriers with AI-powered skills training