Integrated English (IE) is our largest program, with six levels of contextualized English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, held daily at various sites, morning, afternoon and evening.
Integrated English (IE) is our largest program, with six levels of contextualized English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, held daily at various sites, morning, afternoon and evening.
Our curriculum is an adaptable platform where competencies are taught that put students on a path to economic mobility through employability and societal integration.
IE provides extensive one-on-one support, supplemental skills-building workshops, and wrap-around services via our workforce specialist. Our IE program is open for learners 16 years of age and older.
Our multi-level Integrated English program is a dynamic adult literacy program where English is contextualized with job-readiness, digital literacy, civic engagement, and financial literacy skills.
What makes PODER’s multi-level IE program unique is our experiential approach where students obtain hands-on experience on a range of topics specifically needed by the immigrant English learner, from workplace computer software navigation and career exploration to multicultural communication skill development and community services overviews.
The majority of Latino immigrants, despite a diverse demographic makeup, share an underlying common objective: to provide their children economic stability. So how do we ensure recent arrivals to the U.S. obtain the skills and support needed to achieve the American Dream?
With a commitment to expanded workforce development pathways, PODER ensures this aspiration for intergenerational, upward mobility is attainable. There are formidable barriers facing southwest side Latino immigrants.
PODER’s answer is a literacy + job skills + placement strategy that offers multiple pathways to learn English and gain marketable job skills while providing wrap-around support.
From a growing community partner network, with this approach, each graduate from PODER takes a step towards his or her own American Dream, which in turn results in a more just and prosperous Chicago for all.
Our English Language + Literacy Program (EL+LP)Â provides immigrants and refugees the chance to thrive in their new country by offering free one-on-one tutoring and life-skills-based conversation classes.
The Intensive English language course curriculum is designed to help you easily transition to university study. The course structure is designed to focus on four specific pillars that make up the necessary skills for academic success.
Through the English courses provided by The Learning Center, students will be better prepared to live, work and study in this country. The courses are offered at two levels: beginning and intermediate.
Workplace English Language Training On-site is intended to increase the effectiveness of your LEP (Limited English proficiency) employees in their communication with co-workers, managers and supervisors in English language, so they can better understand the company’s operations.
You will learn the language as spoken by native speakers in everyday situations and you will be encouraged to think and speak only in English.
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