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"My Journey to GIS and How You Can Follow My Path" - Leea Kelly's Journey To A GIS Career

September 3, 2024
Several years ago, I was searching for restaurant jobs online with no clear direction, when a friend recommended Hopeworks. This nonprofit social enterprise is dedicated to training young adults in the technology fields that will propel them into living-wage careers. Before learning more about the Hopeworks program, I was skeptical that I would achieve success. […]
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Bree’s New Adventure as a Medical Assistant at Cooper!

September 3, 2024
Bree can take time to celebrate now, but her journey to success wasn’t always smooth sailing. Despite a long history of healthcare experience, job opportunities dried up, leaving her feeling lost. But Bree was determined to chart a new course, and refused to let setbacks define her. With unwavering dedication and a willingness to ask […]
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Ja’mes Ready to Help One Patient At a Time - Joins Penn Medicine!

September 3, 2024
American Training Center and Hopeworks have partnered up to create a Medical Assistant job opportunity for young adults, and Ja’mes is just one of many who have been hired full-time by one of our partners, such as Penn Medicine. “The program's effectiveness is evident in my subsequent employment at Penn Medicine, where I am applying […]
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Chayse is Banking On Success with Truist!

September 3, 2024
Chayse McLaughlin was a freelance videographer trying to find his way through life and navigate professional endeavors when he came across the Hopeworks program. Chayse always knew he was bright and talented, but was encountering roadblocks in life that stopped him from progressing. "The most valuable thing Hopeworks taught me was to break out of my shell […]
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Rising Star Alert: Niles Brings His IT Expertise to Holman!

August 5, 2024
Congratulations to our very own Niles LoVerso, who has just been hired full-time as a Service Desk Analyst by our partners at Holman! Niles is a graduate from Rutgers University New Brunswick who majored in Information Technology Informatics, so this new chapter is right up his alley! Niles was inspired by his mother to delve into […]
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Beethoven Joins the City of Philadelphia Team!

August 5, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Beethoven Jean will be joining the City of Philadelphia as an event canvasser! Beethoven's journey has been one of perseverance, resilience, and unwavering hope. He has consistently shown up when needed, bounced back from setbacks, and remained steadfast in his pursuit of success. This new role marks the beginning of an […]
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Jessica Tran Lands QA Position with Holman!

August 5, 2024
We are thrilled to celebrate Jessica Tran, a remarkable member of our Web Team who has recently been hired as a QA Tester at Holman! Jess's dedication, leadership, and exceptional talent consistently shine in her work and daily interactions. We are confident that she will be an outstanding addition to the Holman team. Jess played a […]
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Hopeworks on Fox 29 Good Day Live!

June 7, 2024
Check out our CEO Dan Rhoton and Hopeworks alumni Jovanna Hopkins (Currently does Digital Marketing at Legal Internet Solutions Inc.) recently featured on Fox 29 Philadelphia, Good Day Live! A great segment that covers the new truancy program in partnership with the City of Camden and how Hopeworks helped transform Jovanna's life. Thank you to Fox 29 Philadelphia, Good Day […]
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A Career In GIS: How To Create More Opportunities For The Next Generation

January 10, 2024
Whether for water quality, conservation, governance, stormwater management, resiliency, or a host of other needs, geographic information systems (GIS) are in demand, presenting an excellent opportunity to grow — and diversify — your workforce. Geographic information systems (GIS) is a field that has become an essential tool in many industries, and the skills required to […]
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Iyana Scores Full-Time Job and Completes GED Program Within Weeks of Each Other

January 2, 2024
Iyana is a focused, driven, and very ambitious young professional who joined Hopeworks in May, ready to accomplish big things! Since then she has completed her training and internship while initially having an outside part-time job and overcoming burnout during those first few months. Iyana started the GED program while completing her internship and expressed […]
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