Camden, NJ - Penji, a new startup launching in Camden, NJ, starts 2018 with two new hires towards their mission of hiring 100+ Camden students. A design startup providing unlimited design services, Penji is a leader amongst new businesses rising in Camden and providing work opportunities to students and residents. Penji added two full-time students to their team, including three other full-time Camden students.
Sekinah Brodie, a Hopeworks ‘N Camden graduate, joins as Marketing Assistant with Rutgers Camden graduate Naciye Cakir as their Project Manager. Brodie was introduced to Penji by Hopeworks ‘N Camden, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization teaching Camden youth tech and professional skills. “I’m so thankful to Hopeworks for helping me get my career started and introducing me to Penji. I love the team, culture, and the opportunity to explore a career as a creative in the heart of Camden. It’s exciting to see how Camden is growing with work opportunities for students like myself,” said Brodie about her experience in Camden.
“I never thought I would find an opportunity to do what I love every day right here in Camden. As a Camden student, I am so fortunate to be a part of a wonderful team of creative people, who loves giving back to our community. That to me is the biggest reason why I joined Penji” said Cakir.
Penji Co-Founders and Rutgers Camden alums Khai Tran and Johnathan Grzybowski shared the importance of building a community conscious business. Tran, also CEO of Waterfront Ventures, an economic development organization bringing startups and businesses to Camden, said, “Hiring in and from Camden is a top priority for us. We believe one of the best ways to revitalize the city is to keep talent in the city.” Grzybowski adds, “providing opportunities for Camden residents and students was a natural step in retaining the talent, both to grow our business and shape Camden’s future”.
Since starting in April of 2017, Penji has brought on Animation Director Steven Nguyen, Graphic Designer Anesis Kim, both current Rutgers Camden students, and Lead Designer Liam Ely of Camden County College. The startup pledges to hire 100+ Camden students for roles including designers, project managers, and marketing assistants to support the fast-growing company.
Please see photos of Penji's New Hires and College Students: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IPJJqgK4mNq_La_3sQZblESsZWKeryFa?usp=sharing
“I never thought I would find an opportunity to do what I love every day right here in Camden. As a Camden student, I am so fortunate to be a part of a wonderful team of creative people, who loves giving back to our community. That to me is the biggest reason why I joined Penji” said Cakir.
Penji Co-Founders and Rutgers Camden alums Khai Tran and Johnathan Grzybowski shared the importance of building a community conscious business. Tran, also CEO of Waterfront Ventures, an economic development organization bringing startups and businesses to Camden, said, “Hiring in and from Camden is a top priority for us. We believe one of the best ways to revitalize the city is to keep talent in the city.” Grzybowski adds, “providing opportunities for Camden residents and students was a natural step in retaining the talent, both to grow our business and shape Camden’s future”.
Since starting in April of 2017, Penji has brought on Animation Director Steven Nguyen, Graphic Designer Anesis Kim, both current Rutgers Camden students, and Lead Designer Liam Ely of Camden County College. The startup pledges to hire 100+ Camden students for roles including designers, project managers, and marketing assistants to support the fast-growing company.
Please see photos of Penji's New Hires and College Students: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IPJJqgK4mNq_La_3sQZblESsZWKeryFa?usp=sharing
