#45 PODER
Program Address
3357 W. 55th St
Chicago 60632
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Communities Served
Areas served with classes or tutoring sites:
- Gage Park, Brighton Park, Little Village, West Lawn, Archer Heights
Hotline Contact
Brian Kopinski
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(312) 226-2002
Program Office Hours
| Day(s) | Open Time | Close Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm |
| Friday | 09:00 am | 01:00 pm |
| Monday-Thursday | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm |
| Saturday | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm |
Program Description
PODER empowers individuals with the tools to promote human dignity, increase employment potential, and facilitate participation in the larger community.
Integrated English (IE) is our largest program, with six levels of contextualized English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, held daily at various sites and online, morning and evening.
PODER's Workforce Development (WFD) program provides career exploration and job readiness for unemployed or underemployed individuals seeking career coaching or training for finance careers and other opportunities that offer family-sustaining wages and advancement.
Class/Tutoring Times
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Learning Options
- In-Person
- Online
Languages of Staff
- English
- Spanish
Tutoring Available
YesTutoring Volunteers Needed?
YesTypes of Classes Offered
- English as a Second Language
- Citizenship/Civics
- Job/Career Training
- Computer Skills Training
- Other
- Career Exploration
Bridge Programs
- Food Service/Hospitality
- Other
- Customer Service
ICAPS Programs
- Food Service/Hospitality
- Other
- Finance
