PODER & Oprima-1 LLC
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 1997 and headquartered at 6155 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60629
- Employs 34 staff members focused on immigrant workforce development
- Specializes in serving Spanish-speaking adult immigrants in Chicago since 1997
- Operates Oprima-1, a paid training curriculum guaranteeing full-time bilingual customer service employment upon graduation
- Provides tuition-free programs with immediate and long-term impact for Chicago families, communities, and employers
Specializations
- Bilingual talent pipeline development for customer service roles
- Insurance licensing (LSP) training for property and casualty sectors
- Economic empowerment programs targeting upward mobility for Latino immigrants
- Job placement guarantees through structured graduation-to-employment pathways
Services & Approach
- Tuition-free English (ESL) education for all education levels
- Job training programs specifically designed for Spanish-speaking immigrants
- Oprima-1 paid training curriculum with guaranteed full-time bilingual customer service employment
- Career placement services connecting graduates with Chicago employers