100% Virtual

- 6:16

Daniel Loftus, PODER

Posted

Jun 10, 2020

PODER provides industry specific job training and placement for Spanish speaking adult immigrants. Amidst the current health crisis, they have converted 100% virtually and provide enrollment, new student orientation and all their instruction online.

Hosted by: Paul Lisnek Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
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