Leaves are Falling and Jobs are Pouring In for October

October 31, 2024

October started off great and ended even stronger! From our training rooms constantly growing and thriving, entrepreneurs starting businesses, and interns and trainees transitioning into internships and jobs, it’s been a whirlwind of productivity! By utilizing a trauma informed approach, our day to day mission is to help grow professional and life skills to propel […]

Our EMT Training Program Returns - Job Openings & Growth Opportunities

October 23, 2024

We are excited to announce that we are beginning another cohort of our EMT program, in partnership with the City of Camden and Cooper University Health Care! The EMT and MA programs have been so successful in the past, even leading to several young adults being hired directly into Cooper Hospital. The participants will receive […]

Hopeworks Business Highlight: Web Team Launches BuyCamden1st Website for Local Business Promotion!

October 19, 2024

This month’s business highlight features a very special website project completed and launched recently by our Web Team. Not only does this project offer a way to showcase local Camden businesses in all industries, but it also pours into our community by employing our young adults! Hopeworks’ Web Team has launched the BuyCamden1st website—your new go-to for […]

Data Shows Elsevier Visit Was a Major Success!

October 16, 2024

Our recent partner engagement and site visit to Elsevier was exciting, informative, and helped our young professionals walk away with a new outlook on data and technology! The day started with an engaging panel of experts representing various careers, such as software engineering, data science, UX, and quality assurance. After the panel, each team member […]

NJ Spotlight News: Camden and Hopeworks Looks to Cut Down on Student TruancyNJ Spotlight News: Camden and Hopeworks Looks to Cut Down on Student Truancy

September 30, 2024

Camden has a solution to help solve a long standing problem – truancy among high school students. Thanks to a new $250,000 program, 50 additional students will train and work right here at Hopeworks! Hopeworks Trainees Aunistee Wright and Dian Pagan were featured in the interview, detailing the soft skills and life experience they have […]

Save the Date: Hopeworks Annual Pitch Competition & Holiday Bazaar!

September 30, 2024

Looking for an inspiring event to kickstart your holiday season? Look no further! Hopeworks is thrilled to invite you to our Annual Pitch Competition happening on November 16, 2024 at Rutgers Camden Campus Center from 10 AM - 3 PM! From 10 AM - 1 PM, you'll watch our brilliant young entrepreneurs pitch their innovative businesses to a panel of judges […]

Leea Kelly’s Full-Circle Experience: “Coming Back Was Like Coming Home”

September 30, 2024

Hopeworks alumni Leea Kelly recently joined us in our Kensington AND Camden locations to host back to back “Listen and Learn” sessions! Leea is currently a Traffic Data Analyst at Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and was pivotal in contributing to many projects in our GIS department during her time here. “I really can't fully express how much Hopeworks […]

"My Journey to GIS and How You Can Follow My Path" - Leea Kelly's Journey To A GIS Career

September 3, 2024

Several years ago, I was searching for restaurant jobs online with no clear direction, when a friend recommended Hopeworks. This nonprofit social enterprise is dedicated to training young adults in the technology fields that will propel them into living-wage careers. Before learning more about the Hopeworks program, I was skeptical that I would achieve success. […]

Bree’s New Adventure as a Medical Assistant at Cooper!

September 3, 2024

Bree can take time to celebrate now, but her journey to success wasn’t always smooth sailing. Despite a long history of healthcare experience, job opportunities dried up, leaving her feeling lost. But Bree was determined to chart a new course, and refused to let setbacks define her. With unwavering dedication and a willingness to ask […]

Hopeworks Award Recognition in 2024!

September 3, 2024

The work that we do here is centered around elevating the professional and personal lives of our young professionals, breaking the cycle of poverty, and placing amazing young adults in living wage permanent jobs! In the midst of doing that work, we are often recognized by publications, media, and other organizations. We truly appreciate any […]

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