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A Philadelphia Immigrant’s Story About Building Confidence and Finding Meaningful Employment

February 14, 2020 By The Welcoming Center In Events, Workforce Development No Comments

Abigail grew up in northeast China, went to college in Bejing, and began her career working in education and training. After getting married in 2011, Abigail began to search for a job in Philadelphia, where her husband had been earning his PhD and working for years. Unable to move, Abigail remained in Bejing and began [...]

Childhood Dream Come True: A Story About Never Giving Up

February 10, 2020 By The Welcoming Center In Events, Workforce Development No Comments

As a kid, Berna listened to New Kids On The Block, watched MTV, and dreamed of living in the United States. After growing up in Turkey, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Econometrics, and spending 5 years working in procurement, Berna had the opportunity to make her childhood dream of moving to the United States a [...]

Meet the 2020 Solas Awards Honorees

February 6, 2020 By The Welcoming Center In Events, News, Workforce Development No Comments

The Solas Awards are a hallmark of our organization and the primary fundraising event to recognize key community organizations and business leaders for their work supporting immigrant integration in Philadelphia. Solas means ‘light’ in Irish. Each year at the Solas Awards, the Welcoming Center honors individuals and organizations that illuminate the positive impact that immigrants [...]

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