Sarah Shaver interviews Dan Rhoton, Executive Director of HopeWorks in Camden. Rhoton discusses their mission to end poverty by helping young people attain living-wage jobs as well as addressing trauma in their lives. He then outlines how HopeWorks teaches computer coding, GIS, and web design paired with internships, networking, mentorships, and more to help these young adults enter jobs in technology fields, leading to a living wage, great work environment, and a path to advancement. Rhoton says success in high school is rarely a precursor of success in business and HopeWorks youth come ready to succeed.
Original airdate: 10/9/2022 WKVP
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Sarah joined EMF in 2019 and covers portions of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia including major markets Indianapolis and Detroit.
