Third annual HOPE Summit connects Camden’s next-gen talent with regional giants

March 17, 2026

The Rutgers Camden Campus Center was transformed into a high-energy hub of professional development last week as Hopeworks hosted its third annual HOPE Summit. Headlined by Truist Bank, the event served as a critical bridge between young adults in the region and some of the most influential employers in the Greater Philadelphia area. The summit is a cornerstone of […]

Hopeworks Event Prepares Attendees for the Real World

March 13, 2026

Third Annual H.O.P.E. Summit Provides Life-Enriching Workshops, Mock Interviews and More CAMDEN – Michael Jones said on Thursdays he would usually be interning at Hopeworks – the Camden nonprofit dedicated to helping young adults establish life-sustaining careers - and assisting his supervisor in teaching Hopeworks trainees how to transition from classroom to internship to job in areas […]

Hopeworks Annual 'HOPE Summit' for Rising Professionals

March 12, 2026

CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- Rising professionals across the region gathered in South Jersey to improve their business skills and break through the industry. 'Hopeworks', a Camden non-profit, helps young adults break cycles of poverty and violence through education and technical training. The organization hosted its 3rd annual 'HOPE Summit' on Thursday. Read the full article here

A Camden job training program turned a young man’s life around. Now he’s a Hopeworks mentor.

November 5, 2025

Hopeworks' alternative program in Camden pays young people to undergo technical training and obtain a skill set to help them get a job. James Horn hit rock bottom when he landed in solitary confinement on his 20th birthday after several run-ins with law enforcement. That November 2023 punishment, after he fought with another inmate at […]

Growing Futures Together Holman Shows Up in Camden!

April 30, 2025

Recently, our Camden office was buzzing with energy and connection during the annual Holman Days of Caring! Holman team members generously volunteered their time to conduct mock interviews with our young adults, offered hands-on support at the CRIB garden, and toured our HQ to learn more about the work we do. Their encouragement and engagement made […]

When global tech association CompTIA spun off its nonprofit arm, the TechGirlz curriculum went dark

March 31, 2025

The program’s founder has been trying to regain access to the STEM education materials, with the goal of transferring them to youth nonprofit Hopeworks. When global tech organization CompTIA restructured at the end of last year, it quietly dissolved its social impact arm, CompTIA Spark. The dissolution, which has not been previously reported, came alongside […]

March Momentum! Hopeworks Young Adults Continue to Shine

March 31, 2025

March has been another month of remarkable accomplishments for Hopeworks young professionals and alumni! We’re excited to celebrate the successes of: Ana Rong, who has been hired by the Pennsylvania Convention Center in the Tech Systems Department. Donnell Bridges, who successfully completed the RodriguezU Infrastructure Program and has been hired as a Stevedore at DRS. […]

2nd Annual H.O.P.E Summit on March 21st!

February 28, 2025

Join us for the 2nd Annual transformative experience at the H.O.P.E Summit on Friday, March 21, 2025, tailored to empower young professionals - proudly supported by The Campbell’s Company! This event provides tools, insights, and connections to excel in your professional journey. What to expect? Who should attend? A special thank you to our other sponsors: Holman (Mock […]

Wrapping Up 2024: A Year of Progress, Partnerships, and Possibilities

December 31, 2024

December has been a month of reflection and celebration at Hopeworks as we wrap up a year filled with growth, achievement, and collaboration. Our young professionals have made incredible strides in December alone, landing impactful roles with organizations such as PCS, the City of Camden, the City of Philadelphia, and the IRS! As we look […]

Tech Meets Talent with Volunteer Engagements

December 31, 2024

This year, our young professionals took a deep dive into the world of tech, and they came up with new skills and fresh perspectives! At Elsevier, they got the scoop from experts in fields like software engineering, data science, UX, and quality assurance. After that, they rolled up their sleeves for hands-on workshops that gave them […]

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