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Devin Soars to New Heights: Joins Softerware, Inc. as Technical Support Rep!

February 29, 2024
When Devin found Hopeworks, he was in search of two things: financial stability, and a way to display his gifts of empathy, passion, and creativity. He wasn't able to finish his college degree because of the high cost, and he was in dire need of an opportunity to change careers from the service industry.  That […]
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Kimani Lands Full Time Job With TD Bank and Enrolls In College!

February 29, 2024
In just one year, Kimani’s journey with Hopeworks has been nothing short of extraordinary. From joining us as a tech-savvy trainee interested in UX design to emerging as a training room intern, Kimani has exemplified dedication and passion. Now, we're thrilled to share his latest accomplishments: Kimani has secured a full-time position with TD Bank, […]
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Senator Cory Booker Visits Hopeworks HQ in Camden!

February 22, 2024
Earlier this month, we were thrilled to have Senator Cory Booker join us at our Camden HQ for an inspiring chat with our young adults about their prospective career paths! Senator Booker shared his professional journey, answered young adult questions, gained insight into the Hopeworks mission and learned more about our employment and training partnerships. "I’m inspired […]
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Booker visits Hopeworks in Camden to deliver a career talk to young adults 

February 12, 2024
Last week, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker visited Hopeworks, a nonprofit and social enterprise that propels young adults ages 17 to 27 into long-term living wage careers from its headquarters in Camden. During the visit, Booker (D-N.J.) toured the facility, engaged in a dynamic career talk with young adults and greeted board members and corporate partners of […]
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Caring in Camden: Our hometown 

February 12, 2024
We have called Camden, New Jersey home since 1869.  It’s why we’ve proudly partnered for years with incredible organizations that provide essential services to Camden residents. In addition to making monetary donations, we’re committed to volunteering and finding ways for employees to make meaningful improvements in the community. Read the full article here.
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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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Hopeworks Hosts Holiday Pop Up Shops for Entrepreneurs

January 2, 2024
Earlier this month we hosted Holiday Pop Up Shops for our young professionals in our entrepreneurship class to sell their products and promote their businesses. It was amazing to see how far they have all come in a matter of months with starting a business from scratch. Thank you to Brad Aronson for hosting the […]
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Feel Good Story of The Month: Desmond Riley

November 30, 2023
Earlier this month, we had a pop-up visit at our Camden headquarters from a very special guest! Desmond Riley is a Hopeworks alumni from the early 2000’s where we started in a small row home in North Camden. Desmond just happened to be walking down Market Street when he saw our sign on the window […]
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Hopeworks awarded 2023 American Water Charitable Foundation Workforce Readiness Grant

November 21, 2023
Hopeworks was recently awarded a 2023 American Water Charitable Foundation Workforce Readiness Grant that will be used to support its workforce development program that connects young adults to education, experience and a transformative career. Both Camden-based businesses have been partners for several years to provide real work experience to a group of young adults with state-of-the-art Geographic Information System […]
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American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Celebrate Five Years on the Camden Waterfront

November 9, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and the American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, celebrated five years since relocating its national headquarters to the Camden, N.J. waterfront in 2018. In recognition, the Foundation provided a combined total of $25,000 in One […]
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