Kayla Evans Lands Her Dream Job

May 26, 2021

Kayla Evans has “wanted to be in the technical field since Middle School,” she says. With time and effort, she powered through, and made that dream come true. Camden County recently hired her to join its five-member Help Desk Support Team in its Information Technology department. Kayla is proud of her accomplishment. “I achieved what […]

Ulises Lands High-Paying Job with Slalom Consulting!

May 26, 2021

Not so long ago, Ulises Ventura worked as a barista for the University District Bookstore while he went through Hopeworks’ training program. Thanks to some connections from Hopeworks, Ulises will soon begin a $60K-a-year permanent job with Slalom, an international business and technology consulting firm. “You’d think the news would have hit me with a […]

Kayondra Garrison Joins the Team at Benefits Data Trust

April 29, 2021

Kayondra Garrison, who put in an outstanding performance as Hopeworks’ training room intern, recently moved on to a full-time position as a Benefits Outreach Specialist for Benefits Data Trust, a Philadelphia nonprofit that helps eligible individuals gain better access to the benefits to which they are entitled. A friend who is now a Hopeworks alumni […]

Kadijah Mustapha joins the team at Benefits Data Trust!

March 25, 2021

“If I learned anything from being at Hopeworks, I learned that resilience is one of the keys to success. Life will throw anything and everything at you but in order to receive what you want and desire, you have to keep trying and never give up. Despite the biggest curve ball that we are all […]

Allissa Connor is second Hopeworks Alumni to join the team at OpenForge!

February 24, 2021

Allissa Connor came to Hopeworks after completing high school. She was interested in design and coding and watched her brother Justin succeed at achieving his goals and earn a job as a Salesforce administrator. After working hard to complete the training, complete an internship in Hopeworks web department, and attend college, all while juggling a […]

Beth finds a clear career path and job with Being Design!

December 23, 2020

Coming to Hopeworks, I was unsure of what career path I wanted to take. I was working part time as a home health aid and needed a second job. I came across Hopeworks on a job posting site and reached out. I was called the next day for an interview. Thankfully, I took the interview […]

Kayana is firmly on her chosen career path!

November 25, 2020

When I first found out about Hopeworks I was a sophomore in college. My friend, who was a GIS intern at the time, recommended Hopeworks since I needed an internship and more experience in my field before I graduate. I’m a double major in Psychology and Childhood Studies, so Hopeworks, being a trauma informed organization, […]

A Hopeworks and Propel America Partnership = success for Quanahz and Michael!

September 23, 2020

Launched in 2019 in Southern New Jersey, Propel America is a multi-state nonprofit focused on empowering high school students with skills needed to transition into living-wage jobs. Sounds familiar, right? With missions aligned, Hopeworks and Propel are working together to provide youth with access and resources needed to be successful in life. Quanahz Adams and Michael […]

Eric Lee Starts a New Journey at American Water

September 23, 2020

In August, longtime GIS intern Eric Lee began a new journey -- as a full-time GIS contractor at New Jersey American Water! “Eric is perfect for this position” shared Hopeworks GIS Director Luis Olivieri. “In his time at Hopeworks, he has shown us his tremendous work ethic, diligence, and attention to detail. He will excel […]

MARCEL EARNS A LIFE-CHANGING JOB!

August 24, 2020

Last week, Hopeworks got the great news that Marcel Njighe-Tezeh, a Hopeworks youth, had earned a permanent, high wage position at the Philadelphia Parking Authority in IT Support! This is not just a job, but a transformative opportunity. Marcel described his journey recently in an essay: Since I was 17, I have taken care of […]

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