Belonging Builds The Future
We are proud to launch our 2025 Annual Appeal, Belonging Builds the Future, a celebration of the courage, resilience, and dreams of the thousands of […]
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Comcast Community Expressions
Comcast Community Expression segment highlighted PODER’s work in empowering individuals with the necessary academic tools to promote human dignity, increase employment potential, and facilitate participation in
Altar Virtual de Dia de los Muertos
We’ve created our first ever “Altar Virtual”! The Day of the Dead is celebrated in several different ways within the Latino Community. In Ecuador, families
UnidosUS Conference: From Digital Abyss to Digital Equity: The Future of Work and Education
CEO, Daniel Loftus, hosts this session in the UnidosUS Annual Conference. Remote working and learning became the new normal seemingly overnight. It has been an
Integrated English + Job Training = 100% Virtual
PODER’s Integrated English (IE) and Workforce Development (WFD) training programs went virtual in a matter of only five days. Instructors, under the guidance and leadership
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Workforce Development Program
With fifteen years of experience of workforce development experience, Workforce Specialist Marc Smierciak was the ideal candidate to serve in this new role. Starting in
Cash Assistance Program
In mid-March, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the PODER team to adapt and seek new ways to combat rising challenges. The pandemic has
Comcast Newsmakers: 100% Virtual
Daniel Loftus speaks to PODER’s shift to virtual enrollment, instruction and job training. Hosted by: Paul Lisnek Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers