Hopeworks Camden

Sen. Cory Booker visited us to gain insight into Hopeworks' mission. “I’m grateful for what Hopeworks is doing in Camden to provide future leaders real-world job experience and a healing atmosphere, empowering them to secure brighter futures for themselves and their families.”

Hopeworks young adults partnered with Hartford, VT, to digitize decades-old service line records - helping the town meet EPA requirements and protect its future from lead exposure. 🧠💪 Real data work. Real-world impact. zurl.co/5NmX3

With @DellTech and their AI Factory powered by @nvidia, Hopeworks is helping young professionals build AI skills, excel in interviews, and boost salaries to shape tomorrow’s workforce. 💼🤖 Watch via @WSJCustom! 🎥 zurl.co/w9rGu

🎉 Congrats to Eliaxel on his new role as an Appointment Setter with Nu Look Home Design! He’s helping others build their dream homes—while building his own future. Employers like Nu Look make this possible. Want to hire talent? 📩 [email protected]

Our GIS team hit the Pinelands with @PinesAlliance 🌲💻 Using iNaturalist, we logged native species & explored how stormwater systems protect local ecosystems. 🗺️🌧️ Hands-on learning at its best - connecting tech & nature to make real-world impact! 🌎

Congratulations to our Community Resource Specialist Loren Castillo, she was just honored with the “Piece to the Puzzle” 🧩 award from the Center For Family Services recognizing community partners who’ve played a key role in helping students re-engage and thrive 🎉

From feeling unmotivated in school to thriving in Hopeworks’ non-traditional classroom, Aby found focus, purpose & her path. 🌟 Congratulations on earning your high school diploma, Aby! 🎉🎉🎉

📣 This Sunday, Hopeworks CEO Dan Rhoton joins industry leaders and our amazing partners at @amwater on a panel at the NARUC Summer Policy Summit! Topic: Building inclusive talent pipelines in the utility sector 💼💧 Thanks, @amwater! 🔗 zurl.co/bPHT2

“You don’t need to be a pro to create something powerful.” Huge thanks to 🎥 Neil Perry - media strategist & Hopeworks champion, for leading a hands-on L2 session on photography! From gear tips to finding clients, Neil showed our young adults that everyone can tell stories.

Some journeys are about grit, others about growth. Jessalyn's journey is both. While juggling school + career development, she stayed committed, and now she’s the newest Community Resource Connector with the City of Philadelphia! ✨ Congratulations, Jessalyn 🎉🎉🎉

We’re excited to speak at the GIS Pro Conference in the Rockies in Denver, October 6–9, 2025! 🌍 Hopeworks will be joining the conversation to share how we’re using GIS to empower young professionals. zurl.co/6Fq2q

Today, we’re celebrating Andres Mercado, our newest full-time GIS Team Lead! 🙌🎊 Andres has earned key certifications, became an AI Navigator, teaching AI to others, and Attended Dell Tech World in Vegas! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next, Andres.

Paishants DePalma & Pecola King repped Hopeworks at the @hfmaorg Annual Conference in Denver! 🏔️💼 They connected with healthcare leaders & explored the future of RCM, tech & policy. Let’s talk healthcare innovation & smart RCM solutions - [email protected] #HFMA2025 #RCM

Headed to #ESRIUC this weekend? Don’t miss our GIS Director Luis Olivieri leading an impactful session! 🌍✨ 🗣️ Hopeworks: Training Young People in GIS, Creating a Pipeline to GIS Jobs 🗓️ Sat, July 12 | 4–5 PM PDT 🔗 zurl.co/6Q2WG

Images from Cesar Ruiz bike giveaway & community celebration! Guest were given free bikes, helmets & essential safety gear. Thank you to Cesar for giving back to his hometown of Camden! We are grateful to partners at Reworld, MadHouz & CCPD for supporting this incredible event!

🚴 Big congrats to Ibrahim Kaba - now a Bilingual Customer Service Rep at Whizz E-Bike! 💬🌟 From tech skills to top-tier communication (in 2 languages!), he’s ready to ride. 👏 Employers: Ready to hire talent like this? Partner with us 👉 zurl.co/DarMc

When you step behind the counter at @CitizensBank you learn it’s not just about money, it’s about people. 💚 Thanks to the Citizen's team for giving our young professionals a real-world glimpse into banking. Mock interviews, teller training & more!

Some of our powerhouse women showed up and showed out at this year’s @CCSNJ annual Women’s Conference! From bold conversations to new connections, the day was filled with wisdom, strength, and serious inspiration. Here’s to women uplifting women!✨ 💪💼

At Hopeworks, we believe in transformation. Michael Butler, Director of @FountainFundPHL, proved that in our recent L2 session. After 10+ yrs incarcerated, he returned with purpose. His message? 🔑 Start with what you have 🔓 Your past ≠ your future 🚪 Open doors for others

Arianna’s journey hasn’t been easy, she had to live on her own as a teen just to survive. But she never gave up. ✨ Now she’s been hired as a Behavioral Health Tech, supporting kids on the autism spectrum with care and purpose. 💙 Congrats, Arianna! 🎉

We’re excited to share that our very own Paishants DePalma (Business Associate) and Pecola King (Director of RCM) will be attending the @hfmaorg Annual Conference next week in Denver, CO! 🎉 If you’ll be there, let’s connect! #HFMA2025 #Hopeworks #HealthcareFinance