At Hopeworks, a job-training program helps turn young people’s dreams into digital skills | Philly Gives

December 1, 2024

For a quarter century, the organization — which has offices in Camden and Kensington — has helped students realize big aspirations. Today, it offers computer training with trauma-informed care. How can someone even dare to hope? Where is hope when home is friends’ couches, a different one every week, when depression hangs like a heavy […]

Thankful for New Pathways, Full Plates, and Big Wins!

November 30, 2024

November has been a month of transformation, growth, and gratitude at Hopeworks! We’ve celebrated the placement of numerous young adults in impactful roles across various industries, including positions at Holman, Wawa, the City of Philadelphia, and beyond. This month also marked two graduation ceremonies for our Medical Assistant and Infrastructure programs, a record-breaking turnout for […]

Hopeworks Receives $660K for Medical Training Program

November 25, 2024

The Haines Family Foundation awarded Camden-based Hopeworks a $660,000 grant to support young adults interested in a career in the medical field. Hopeworks is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers young adults to establish living-wage careers. The organization will use the grant to create a medical scholarship fund. It will also expand its program supporting students interested in becoming […]

Paving the Way in Infrastructure: Rodriguez U Cohort Graduates!

November 21, 2024

We’re thrilled to congratulate several amazing Hopeworks young adults for completing the Rodriguez University Infrastructure Program! Over 16 weeks of rigorous classroom instruction and hands-on fieldwork, these graduates demonstrated remarkable dedication and resilience, preparing them for exciting new opportunities in the world of infrastructure. A special spotlight on Tina Bellamy, Yusuf Byrd, and Amir Saunders (a Hopeworks alumnus) for not […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ja’mes Ready to Help One Patient At a Time - Joins Penn Medicine!

September 3, 2024

American Training Center and Hopeworks have partnered up to create a Medical Assistant job opportunity for young adults, and Ja’mes is just one of many who have been hired full-time by one of our partners, such as Penn Medicine. “The program's effectiveness is evident in my subsequent employment at Penn Medicine, where I am applying […]

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