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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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The "New Normal" in the Training Room

April 22, 2020
The training room team has quickly found ways to keep current trainees engaged in their learning from home and continue to make progress in the program.  Youth continue to complete training modules and hold virtual website and portfolio presentations. Jilimarie Mojica not only completed the training, but interviewed remotely and was hired as a new […]
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Hopeworks Youth Continue to Thrive During COVID-19 - Thanks to You!

April 22, 2020
This is a hard time for everyone -- families, organizations, and, of course, the youth and their families here at Hopeworks. However, even in the midst of all of this, we are also grateful and excited right now!  Thanks to our amazing supporters, partners, and clients, Hopeworks youth continue to grow, thrive, and earn wages […]
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Keep Hopeworks youth working through the COVID-19 Campaign for Community

April 9, 2020
Our youth -- and their families -- are the first to be impacted by this economic downturn. Already, both our youth and their families have been hit hardest by the first wave of layoffs in the service and food industries, and the situation continues to worsen. At Hopeworks, we have been able to keep our […]
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Alumna Caloua  Zhané Joins Hopeworks Board of Directors!

March 19, 2020
Hopeworks is proud to announce the appointment of Alumna Caloua Zhané to our board of directors!  Caloua came to Hopeworks in the fall of 2017 and quickly completed training.  She moved into an internship in Hopeworks Development and Communications department as a graphic designer and redesigned all of Hopeworks materials during the 2018 rebranding process. […]
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