PODER Learning Center, founded in 1997 as Loyola Center, is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Spanish-speaking adults through comprehensive English language, civic education, and job training programs. With a commitment to immigrant integration and upward mobility, PODER offers multiple pathways for recent arrivals to the U.S. to learn English, gain marketable job skills, and achieve economic stability, ultimately helping them realize their American Dream.
Through a literacy job skills placement strategy and a strong community partner network, PODER empowers its graduates to take steps towards their own success, resulting in a more just and prosperous Chicago for all. With an impressive impact in 2020, including a high job placement rate, retention at 180 days of employment, and an average annual salary of $28,000, PODER continues to make a significant difference in the lives of Latino immigrants on the southwest side of Chicago.
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