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 […]
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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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
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
Daniel Loftus speaks to PODER’s shift to virtual enrollment, instruction and job training. Hosted by: Paul Lisnek Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers
Historically, minorities have been underbanked compared to other groups, and PODER’s recent “Financial Careers Training Program,” sponsored by UnidosUS, has been a welcome piece to
Comcast Newsmakers: Teaching Financial Literacy To ‘Underbanked’ Chicagoans Read More »
Congratulations to our student and part-time employee, Jose Acebedo, who was nominated for a prestigious Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Outstanding Adult Learner of the
PODER Student Runner Up for COABE Adult Learner of the Year Award Read More »
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In less than fifteen years, more than 6,750 students have attended our tuition free classes. With new immigrants arriving daily, the need for Poder’s services has never been greater.