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A Morning of Hope 2019

Three decades of radical life change  For 31 years, HopeWorks has forged new paths to provide hope to those who desperately need it. Today, we stand tall knowing that our work is making an impact throughout the Mid-South, and look forward to expanding our reach and deepening our…

Career paths that don’t require a college degree

A job is simply a task that you do to earn money. A career is an employment network with opportunities for growth, increased wages and added stability. Oftentimes, careers are associated with college degrees. But, there are many career paths that don’t require an associate or bachelor’s degree.…

Growth and Development: A Look Back on 2018

2018 brought a wealth of changes to HopeWorks. As we enter into the holiday season, we’d like to take a look back at the year and highlight how HopeWorks has grown! Summer Avenue groundbreaking One of the biggest events of this past year was the groundbreaking at our…

English classes serve a vital workforce need

Imagine having a doctorate degree. After years, maybe decades of study, you’d anticipate that your work life would be clearly laid out for you. Opportunities would abound, and you’d be able to support your passions and your family.  Now imagine that one day, you have to leave your…

You’re Invited to Our Open House

Celebrate the grand opening of our new headquarters. Providing hope to Memphians through adult education and workforce training is something HopeWorks has done for more than 30 years. Previously we operated out of rental space, with limited opportunities to grow and serve more people. Today HopeWorks is operating…

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A Morning of Hope 2018

Andre Norman is an accomplished speaker, counselor and advisor from Boston. But not unlike many of our students, Norman’s road to self-empowerment had a few bumps along the way. Norman was raised in a family that struggled to stay above the poverty line. As one of many children…