Jayson, Patrick, and Kylie Become Akamai’s Newest Rising Stars!

April 1, 2024

We're thrilled to announce yet another success for our Hopeworks young adults and a continued progression in our partnership with Akamai! This talented trio, Jayson, Patrick, and Kylie have been welcomed into the 2024 Customer Support Interns Cohort, ready to dive into daily tasks and customer relationship management. This 6-month journey isn't just a short-term […]

Nick Elevates to ANA Sourcing Marketing Team!

April 1, 2024

Nick began his Hopeworks journey after leaving a previous job with limited opportunity that was compounded by a stressful environment. A friend recognized his financial struggle and introduced the idea of Hopeworks as a potential avenue for a more fulfilling opportunity. Since then, Nick has successfully completed the training, internship and become a natural leader […]

Philadelphia hopes to put some 250 residents to work with $1.2 million in grants to 4 nonprofits

March 28, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia is giving $1.2 million to four workforce training programs, in hopes of securing jobs for some 250 students. The jobs are mostly in the medical field but also include some city jobs. Employers such as Penn Medicine and Temple Health need medical assistants, and thousands of Philadelphians need jobs. The city’s […]

Four organizations selected to develop innovative solutions for job seekers in Philadelphia

March 28, 2024

Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Department of Commerce on Thursday announced four new organizations to develop innovative workforce solutions for local job seekers. The Workforce Solutions Grant invests in programs from organizations that strive to address specific challenges that Black, Latino and other historically disadvantaged Philadelphia residents face when preparing for and entering the workforce. […]

City Announces $1.15 Million Investment in Organizations Advancing Innovative Workforce Training Programs

March 28, 2024

PHILADELPHIA — The City’s Department of Commerce today announced its latest investment through the Workforce Solutions Grant, selecting four new organizations to develop innovative workforce solutions for local job seekers to prepare for and connect to sustainable career pathways that pay a living wage. The Workforce Solutions Grant invests in programs from organizations that strive […]

Lola's Next Chapter: Elevating with Benefits Data Trust!

February 29, 2024

February has been an incredible month for our young professionals with new job placements and incredible starting wages for all! We are proud to announce that Web Design Intern, Lola Ruiz has now been added to that list! Lola was recently hired as a Bilingual Benefits Outreach Specialist with Benefits Data Trust! This position is […]

Devin Soars to New Heights: Joins Softerware, Inc. as Technical Support Rep!

February 29, 2024

When Devin found Hopeworks, he was in search of two things: financial stability, and a way to display his gifts of empathy, passion, and creativity. He wasn't able to finish his college degree because of the high cost, and he was in dire need of an opportunity to change careers from the service industry. That […]

Kimani Lands Full Time Job With TD Bank and Enrolls In College!

February 29, 2024

In just one year, Kimani’s journey with Hopeworks has been nothing short of extraordinary. From joining us as a tech-savvy trainee interested in UX design to emerging as a training room intern, Kimani has exemplified dedication and passion. Now, we're thrilled to share his latest accomplishments: Kimani has secured a full-time position with TD Bank, […]

Senator Cory Booker Visits Hopeworks HQ in Camden!

February 22, 2024

Earlier this month, we were thrilled to have Senator Cory Booker join us at our Camden HQ for an inspiring chat with our young adults about their prospective career paths! Senator Booker shared his professional journey, answered young adult questions, gained insight into the Hopeworks mission and learned more about our employment and training partnerships. "I’m inspired […]

America’s Great Experiment With Jobs For The Underclass

February 21, 2024

Revealing how workers in the “hard to employ” groups, who were not program participants, were quietly finding jobs on their own: While Supported Work suffered from high drop-out rates, it also showed how much other workers in the “hard to employ” populations, the control group members, were finding jobs on their own. The small difference […]

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