PODER

PODER is an immigrant integration and career center that empowers Spanish-speaking adults with the necessary academic tools to promote human dignity, increase employment potential, and facilitate participation in the larger community. Since 1997, PODER has helped more than 16,000 immigrants create successful and fulfilling new lives in the United States.

PODER provides Integrated English classes, adult literacy tutoring, digital skills, financial literacy, workforce training, job placement, and career coaching at no cost to our student members. Our Member Success Specialists work one on one with members to overcome obstacles to success and empower adult immigrants to seize opportunities throughout Chicagoland.