PODER

Program Address

3357 W. 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
Map It

Communities Served

West Lawn, Chicago Lawn, Bedford Park, Garfield Ridge, West Englewood, New City, Gage Park, Brighton Park, Archer Heights, West Elsdon

Program Contact

Sophia Kortchmar

(312) 226-2002

Program Hours

Day(s)	Open Time	Close Time
Monday-Thursday	9:00 AM	9:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM	1:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM	5:00 PM

Program Website

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 Times

Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Weekend

Learning Options

In-Person
Online

Languages of Staff

English
Spanish

Types of Classes Offered

English as a Second Language
Job/Career Training
Computer Skills Training
Other:
- Career Exploration

Additional Services Offered

College and Career Counseling
Transition/Employment Services

Bridge Programs

Other:
- Career Preparation

ICAPS Programs

Other:
- Finance; Customer Service