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 …
Integrated English + Job Training = 100% Virtual Read More »
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 »
Want to get to know us better? Watch this 6-minute video to learn more about PODER’s programs and the impact we’re having on the Latino …
By selecting PODER as your nonprofit of choice on Amazon Smile, you’ll be contributing to our English literacy and job training programs. Click the link …
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.