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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rising Star Alert: Junior Joins the Amazon Team!

June 14, 2024

Junior joined Hopeworks at the end of last year with an interest in tech and marketing, wanting to collaborate and make connections! During this time, he has completed the training, successfully completed an internship in the GIS department, and grown his soft skills and technical skills tremendously. Junior has previous experience with a marketing internship […]

Sanaa Scores Big With Position At Launchpad Philly!

June 11, 2024

Congratulations to our very own Sanaa Igbokwe, who has just been hired full-time as a Technology Innovator by our partners at Launchpad! We're so proud to see your growth and the direction you're taking your career, Sanna! Sanaa is a college graduate of Syracuse University with a B.S in Applied Data Analytics. They joined Hopeworks during a […]

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 […]

Thanks to a $1 million gift, this Kensington nonprofit is giving more young people training and work experience in tech

May 15, 2024

Hopeworks is a nonprofit that offers training and work experience in tech for young adults. They plan to expand their Kensington office and double the amount of training slots they currently offer. Over the past few years, a media-boosted narrative about young people has emerged — they are lazy. None of them want to work, […]

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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