Partner shout out!

January 20, 2021

Penji’s Partnership With Hopeworks Penji: An Invaluable Partner in Empowering the Community. As an organization that focuses on empowering the youth to build strong futures, we’re always ready to team up with community partners who are working to achieve the same goals as we are. Penji is one of these organizations. A graphic design company […]

"Hopeworks is a place of possibilities."

January 19, 2021

Hopeworks Alumnus Marcel Njighe-Tezeh shares his inspiring journey!

5 Small Businesses are awarded $14,000 at the Hopeworks Virtual Pitch Competition!

October 26, 2020

Thanks to our sponsor, Rick Forman, and other donors, Hopeworks was able to award $14,000 on October 24th to 6 entrepreneurs to grow their 5 small businesses! Trainees, interns, and Hopeworks Alumni, who have started their own businesses, pitched to judges and the audience. Top prizes were awarded from both the judges and audience voting. […]

INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING ON TRACK!

August 24, 2020

Not even COVID-19 could prevent the youth and staff of Hopeworks, PowerCorps PHL, and Rodriguez Consulting from launching their long-awaited infrastructure training program! Thanks to the support of Springpoint Partners, LLC’s Delta lane, youth from both Camden and Philadelphia have the opportunity to train and earn high-wage careers in the infrastructure industry. This unique partnership […]

Friends in the Region Are Stepping up to Help Youth and Solve Systemic Problems!

June 22, 2020

The long term economic impact of the pandemic is not yet known and the nation continues to struggle to meet the promise of racial equality and justice. Turmoil and uncertainty currently define the national spirit. But the region is stepping up to find solutions to the challenges that face many of Hopeworks youth while also […]

Not Just New Trainees, Some Are Finding Their Way Back to Hopeworks.

June 22, 2020

When youth make the decision to walk through the doors of Hopeworks, they are seeking access and opportunity to tech and IT skills and a living wage job - - and sometimes just a safe space to belong. We promise them an opportunity to change their lives and a life-long connection. Through Hopeworks, youth are […]

New Hopeworks Trainee Shares His Frustrations About Racial Justice

June 11, 2020

Last month we introduced one of our newest trainees at Hopeworks, Blake Banks. Since then, so much has been happening in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, events that effect Blake and his community deeply. While struggling to stay focused on his own goals, Blake shared his feelings about racial justice and to the police […]

Michael adapts to COVID-19 changes...and then adapts again!

May 21, 2020

Michael Cassel joined the Hopeworks Web Department as an intern early this year after completing the training and brought valuable skills to the UX (user experience) team and adapted quickly to working at home. Shortly after shifting to remote work, Michael’s housing situation was unexpectedly interrupted due to the pandemic and he was forced to […]

Patrice leverages Hopeworks training to jump start her post college career!

May 21, 2020

Even though few youth come to Hopeworks with a college degree, once in a while a young person recognizes the need for in-demand skills in addition to a degree. Patrice Ingram came to Hopeworks, after completing college, with a desire to learn skills that would lead her quickly to a living wage job and a […]

Despite the pandemic, new trainees want to change their lives and Hopeworks is here to help!

May 21, 2020

When a young person wants to change their life it doesn't matter if there is a pandemic. Hopeworks needs to be here for them. And this month, we were here for 3 new trainees. We are happy to welcome Erin Rodriquez, Blake Banks, and Achu Elvis who didn't let COVID-19 stop them from going after their […]

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Partner shout out!

"Hopeworks is a place of possibilities."

5 Small Businesses are awarded $14,000 at the Hopeworks Virtual Pitch Competition!

INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING ON TRACK!

Friends in the Region Are Stepping up to Help Youth and Solve Systemic Problems!

Not Just New Trainees, Some Are Finding Their Way Back to Hopeworks.

New Hopeworks Trainee Shares His Frustrations About Racial Justice

Michael adapts to COVID-19 changes...and then adapts again!

Patrice leverages Hopeworks training to jump start her post college career!

Despite the pandemic, new trainees want to change their lives and Hopeworks is here to help!

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