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City Council Funds Program to Make Sure Camden Streetlights Doing the Job

August 15, 2024
CAMDEN – When the city’s streetlights in the Whitman Park section last year were inventoried in a pilot project, about 100 out of 250 needed replacing. Now the city wants every streetlight in the city checked, mapped and maintained in a digital database. City Council on Tuesday voted to award nonprofit Hopeworks Camden – the […]
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Celebrating Wins: Hopeworks High School Completion Students Earn Diplomas!

August 5, 2024
All year long, we eagerly anticipate this moment to celebrate the dedication of our young adults as they earn their diplomas. This year was particularly special, marking the inaugural graduation at our Camden site, and we're thrilled to report that it was a tremendous success! Thank you to all our Kensington and Camden graduates for […]
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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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Jayden Celebrates Victory: High School Diploma Achieved!

June 15, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Jayden Vazquez, a dedicated Hopeworks young professional, has successfully earned his high school diploma! After months of rigorous testing and studying, Jayden has reached this significant milestone, demonstrating incredible perseverance and commitment. We couldn't be prouder of his achievement and look forward to seeing what amazing things he will […]
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Shapiro Administration Awards Nearly $4.9 Million to 50 Organizations Boosting Digital Literacy Across Pennsylvania

June 14, 2024
Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration today announced nearly $4.9 million in grants to 50 community organizations throughout Pennsylvania for programs to improve digital literacy among job seekers so they can be successful in finding, obtaining, and maintaining employment. In this round of digital-literacy funding – the fifth since 2021 – the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has awarded grants […]
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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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Hopeworks Announces Kensington Expansion to Meet the Overwhelming Demand to Provide Life-Changing Career Opportunities

May 15, 2024
Approximately 4,000 square feet in size, the new space will help welcome a new business within Hopeworks later this year Camden, NJ, May 15, 2024 – Hopeworks – a nonprofit and social enterprise that propels young adultsages 17 to 27 into long-term, living wage careers – today announces the expansion of its Kensingtonoffices located at […]
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20 Full Time Job Placements in April!

April 30, 2024
This month has been incredible! In the month of April, Hopeworks has placed 20 young adults in full time jobs with an average starting wage of $42,861! This means over $850,000 in wages are going right back into our young adults’ families and communities. Check out a few other job placement stories and testimonials below.
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