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Hopeworks Kensington offers paid job training and career help for young adults

March 23, 2026
The nonprofit provides paid training, career support and real work to help 17- to-26-year-olds move into full-time jobs averaging $43K a year. In a bright room at Hopeworks Kensington, young adults sit at computers learning to code, build websites and prepare for careers many once thought were out of reach.  Some come in unsure of […]
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Third annual HOPE Summit connects Camden’s next-gen talent with regional giants

March 17, 2026
The Rutgers Camden Campus Center was transformed into a high-energy hub of professional development last week as Hopeworks hosted its third annual HOPE Summit. Headlined by Truist Bank, the event served as a critical bridge between young adults in the region and some of the most influential employers in the Greater Philadelphia area. The summit is a cornerstone of […]
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Hopeworks’ Third Annual HOPE Summit Opens Doors for the Next Generation of Talent

March 16, 2026
Headlined by Truist Bank, the event removed access barriers to career readiness, connecting Camden, NJ – March 16, 2026 – On Thursday, March 12, Hopeworks, a social enterprise dedicated toempowering young adults to establish living wage careers, hosted its third annual HOPE Summit at theRutgers Camden Campus Center. Headlined by sponsor Truist Bank, the summit […]
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Hopeworks Annual 'HOPE Summit' for Rising Professionals

March 12, 2026
CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- Rising professionals across the region gathered in South Jersey to improve their business skills and break through the industry. 'Hopeworks', a Camden non-profit, helps young adults break cycles of poverty and violence through education and technical training. The organization hosted its 3rd annual 'HOPE Summit' on Thursday. Read the full article here
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HOPE Summit Will Offer Ways for Young Workers to Propel Their Careers

March 5, 2026
CAMDEN – Angel Serrano recalls the candid comment from a corporate manager after conducting a mock interview at a Hopeworks HOPE Summit, which offers career guidance for young people. “Wow, that was impressive,” the manager said of the young person just encountered. Serrano, senior director of development for the nonprofit Hopeworks, told TAPinto Camden in an […]
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Hopeworks Standouts Vie for Best Business Pitch During Rutgers-Camden Event

December 1, 2025
CAMDEN – As a young child, Kirah Boyd never saw herself earning a living by crocheting.  “There was a friend I had in middle school who pulled out a crochet hook and some yarn,” Boyd said. “I was looking at her, like, ‘What are you doing?’” But once Boyd picked up the same tools, she […]
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A Camden job training program turned a young man’s life around. Now he’s a Hopeworks mentor.

November 5, 2025
Hopeworks' alternative program in Camden pays young people to undergo technical training and obtain a skill set to help them get a job. James Horn hit rock bottom when he landed in solitary confinement on his 20th birthday after several run-ins with law enforcement. That November 2023 punishment, after he fought with another inmate at […]
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Popping Up with Purpose in Camden!

April 30, 2025
Check out our Camden office full of energy, creativity, and hustle at our Pop-Up Shop Lunch Event!  Our incredible young adults showcased and sold their original art, handmade jewelry, delicious food desserts, and so much more. From eye-catching booths to mouthwatering treats, every table told a story of passion, talent, and entrepreneurship. Proud to support […]
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Growing Futures Together Holman Shows Up in Camden!

April 30, 2025
Recently, our Camden office was buzzing with energy and connection during the annual Holman Days of Caring!  Holman team members generously volunteered their time to conduct mock interviews with our young adults, offered hands-on support at the CRIB garden, and toured our HQ to learn more about the work we do. Their encouragement and engagement made […]
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Driving Career Readiness Forward with Subaru

April 30, 2025
Subaru’s Career Panel & Mock Interview Day was more than an event—it was a launchpad for growth. The insights from each team gave our young professionals real tools, real perspective, and real motivation. In addition, Hopeworks has been working as a vendor for Subaru since 2023 - providing on the job real world experience for […]
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