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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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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Nyah Connects with Connexus for Innovative New Opportunity!

April 25, 2024
Congratulations is in order for GIS team member Nyah Thompson who was recently hired by Connexus Technology for a full time position on the Data Imaging team! Nyah previously worked in the restaurant industry, but is also a versatile visual artist with a strong background and tons of talent. Nyah joined Hopeworks because she wanted to get into […]
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Sioux Young Gets Interactive with New Role at Rush Street!

April 20, 2024
Congratulations to our very own Sioux Young who has just been hired full-time by Rush Street Interactive as a Customer Service Agent! Sioux was introduced to Hopeworks last year through a referral from a friend, while searching for coding bootcamps. Her friend assured her that Hopeworks would be a more valuable option for long term success. Sioux […]
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6th Annual Pitch Competition Takes Hopeworks Entrepreneurs to New Heights!

April 13, 2024
We were truly impressed by the brilliance showcased at our 2024 Spring Pitch Competition! Talented and driven Hopeworks entrepreneurs unveiled their businesses to a panel of esteemed industry leaders. They received invaluable feedback and forged new connections, leading to exciting opportunities with potential customers. The 1st place winner was Lola Ruiz, the founder of Lola’s Nail […]
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Marvin's Exciting Journey From TV to Hopeworks to Holman!

April 13, 2024
Marvin Hernandez joined Hopeworks last year after previously working in the TV production assistant field and doing some QA work. In order to take his career to the next level, he needed to grow and make new connections thus making the choice to join Hopeworks. In only 5 months Marvin has worked extremely hard, networked […]
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1st Annual H.O.P.E Summit Was A Major Success!

April 1, 2024
Reflecting on the immense success of our 2024 HOPE Summit fills us with gratitude and inspiration! From the educational workshops, to the insightful panel discussions, free headshots for all who attended, and ending the event with a Pathways fair connecting young adults with educational and career resources. The fair included vendors such as Rutgers, Teach […]
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Ziany Shines Her Light Towards A New Path with TD Bank!

April 1, 2024
Congratulations is in order for Web Team Member Ziany Gunther who was recently hired by TD Bank for a full time position in the bank branch! Ziany is a Camden native and graduate of Creative Arts High School. During her time there she was interested in Fashion Design, Entrepreneurship, became Class President, and even started a beauty business - […]
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