Patrice leverages Hopeworks training to jump start her post college career!

May 21, 2020

Even though few youth come to Hopeworks with a college degree, once in a while a young person recognizes the need for in-demand skills in addition to a degree. Patrice Ingram came to Hopeworks, after completing college, with a desire to learn skills that would lead her quickly to a living wage job and a […]

Despite the pandemic, new trainees want to change their lives and Hopeworks is here to help!

May 21, 2020

When a young person wants to change their life it doesn't matter if there is a pandemic. Hopeworks needs to be here for them. And this month, we were here for 3 new trainees. We are happy to welcome Erin Rodriquez, Blake Banks, and Achu Elvis who didn't let COVID-19 stop them from going after their […]

Genesis' journey brings her to the Youth Healing Team

February 21, 2020

Genesis Sanchez is the Youth Healing Team's newest intern. We asked her to share her journey with us here: I started training at Hopeworks in February of last year. I was working at McDonalds and trying to find a way out of all the negativity in my life. I thought dropping out of school was […]

Adventure Awaits our newest GIS intern

December 20, 2019

“Since starting my internship at GIS I have begun training using arcgisPro. So far I’ve been watching tutorials and creating mini projects to practice. I’m excited to continue learning more about GIS and begin work on our projects.” -Dasia Wright Dasia was introduced to Hopeworks while working at Adventure Aquarium. The night of our Annual […]

FIVE new internships earned this month!

October 24, 2019

October has been a month of opportunity for Hopworks youth. We have five new interns to congratulate for starting new positions in various departments! Adri has impressed us with their artwork since their first day at Hopeworks, and has seamlessly transferred their artistic talent from canvas to online mediums as one of the newest interns […]

Xavier gets his High School Diploma

October 24, 2019

A few months ago, we introduced you to Xavier Hilton as he started his internship with the Youth Healing Team. Xavier first came to Hopeworks almost three years ago, with the goal of getting his High School Diploma and an internship. In September, Xaiver achieved his second goal of getting his High school diploma. After […]

G.I.S. Welcomes New Members to the Team

September 19, 2019

Congratulations to Zora Davis, Samantha Stefanoni, Timothy Vo, Jahmir Mungo and Ulises Ventura for starting their internships in our G.I.S. department! We're excited to have these talented new team members help our G.I.S. business continue to thrive. They’re working hard everyday to get trained in preparation for the next big project. “Dare to achieve, believe […]

Semaj Joins the Web Team!

July 23, 2019

Another job was earned this month by Semaj Sullivan who began interning in the Hopeworks Web department. Semaj came to Hopeworks as a high school student in December 2018. Spending his after school hours in the training room and taking advantage of opportunities to learn and grow professionally, he was able to earn this internship […]

Youth Healing Team Welcomes Newest Intern, Xavier!

July 22, 2019

Xavier walked through Hopeworks’ doors for the first time almost three years ago, with the goal of getting his High School Diploma and an internship. He progressed through the training, but was pulled away from his goals by challenges in his physical health and personal life. He kept coming back because his goals didn’t change, […]

Javon and Jahmir Get Ready to Move on to Internships

June 18, 2019

Two recent Hopeworks trainees, Javon and Jahmir, are ready to move on to paid internships at Hopeworks, crediting the work in the training room -- and the training stipends -- for helping them get ready for employment. Jahmir came to Hopeworks after hearing about it from a community contact. Jahmir knew right away that Hopeworks […]

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