New youth tech program in Camden County helping drive crime rates lower
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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Learner Voice Series: E.J. Garcia

November 12, 2024

In this series, Michelle Cheang, director of Catalyze, sat down with alumni and current participants of Catalyze-supported career-connected learning programs. Through in-depth conversations, Michelle and the learners discuss their experiences, growth and career goals. In the following videos, we'll hear directly from EJ Garcia, a learner at Hopeworks, about how he has developed his career […]

The Water Online Show: Hope For The Next Generation Of Water Workers

November 6, 2024

This episode of The Water Online Show focuses on the water industry's workforce shortage. Hopeworks, a training organization, is addressing this challenge by partnering with utilities like American Water. Hopeworks identifies employer needs, trains young professionals, and places them in well-suited roles. This innovative approach is helping to bridge the skills gap and ensure a […]

This nonprofit leader acts as a ’no-fee staffing agency’ connecting overlooked young professionals to corporate jobs

November 4, 2024

Grace Manning leads a program helping land young professionals work at companies like Subaru. Grace Manning is director of employer and alumni relations at Hopeworks, a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia and South New Jersey, offering workforce development programs to young adults. Through training programs, paid internships, and placement services with local employers, Hopeworks helps young, diverse […]

$100,000 Awarded to New Jersey Organizations Through American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Workforce Readiness Grant Program

October 24, 2024

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Jersey American Water announced today that four New Jersey organizations — Boys and Girls Clubs of Union County, Hopeworks, Junior Achievement of New Jersey and Salem County Inter-Agency Council of Human Services — were each awarded a $25,000 American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Workforce Readiness grant, focusing on general career readiness, financial and business literacy, positive youth development and […]

ComcastRISE and Hopeworks

October 21, 2024

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

Building a Better Future Through AI

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