Business & Community Partners
Become a Welcoming Center Business and Community Partner!
Join a network of leaders who believe in building stronger communities and thriving businesses. As a partner, you’ll gain access to high-impact resources, meaningful connections, and opportunities designed to help you achieve both your social and business objectives. Together, we can create lasting change and open new doors for growth.
Unlock the power of partnership by exploring the tabs below!
Optimize the potential of immigrant employees
Support immigrant advancement and improved communication in the workplace
Partner with The Welcoming Center to boost immigrant employee retention and advancement through Cross-Cultural Leadership training, English for Workplace Communication, and customized workshops, supporting your team and business goals.
WHY PARTNER WITH US ON TRAINING?
- Reduce turnover and improve immigrant employee advancement rates
- Align your goals with the professional aspirations of employees
- Maximize employee potential while improving workplace culture and communication
BENEFIT FROM OUR EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
- Boost productivity through leadership and integration courses
- Support employees with on-site English for Workplace Communication courses
Diversify your procurement strategy by partnering with immigrant entrepreneurs & suppliers
Plan your next event with an immigrant-owned catering service, or fill procurement needs by partnering with an immigrant small business. Connect to the Philadelphia small business ecosystem, shop local, and save money.
WHY PARTNER WITH US ON PROCUREMENT?
- Cost efficiency and flexibility
- Support our local small business ecosystem
- Fill procurement gaps
- Discover more of Philadelphia
IMMIGRANT BUSINESSES ARE THE SMART CHOICE
- Explore our network of incredible entrepreneurs, small business owners, and service providers
- Benefit from our network of untapped talent and markets.
Hire skill-aligned immigrant talent
Access immigrant talent and customized training programs aligned with your hiring needs.
Immigrants can help fill critical workforce gaps. We connect employers with pre-screened talent that have graduated from workforce training that include industry-specific English, professional development, and technical training.
WHY PARTNER WITH US ON TALENT?
- Fill hiring gaps with work-authorized candidates who bring global experiences, innovative perspectives, and multilingual skills.
- Reduce turnover with candidates supported by TWC’s career navigation services.
- Help power Philadelphia’s economic growth
LET US CONNECT YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY
- Access a pool of culturally and linguistically diverse immigrant talent
- Co-design customized training and recruitment programs—like our collaboration with Hanwha Philly Shipyard—to meet your specific talent needs
Achieve corporate responsibility goals and reach new and diverse networks
Support immigrants and the community while fulfilling social impact goals
Consider making financial or in-kind donations to The Welcoming Center while making a measurable impact on the community, boosting public image, and benefiting from our expertise in addressing social challenges.
WHY PARTNER WITH US ON INVESTMENT?
- Maximize tax benefits
- Expand public recognition and visibility
- Connect with new and diverse audiences
- Support immigrants in their journey to economic self-sufficiency.
BUILD COMMUNITY, MAKE AN IMPACT
- Consider direct donations to TWC
- Start a donation-matching program
- Offer in-kind donations or services
- Become an annual sponsor of our Solas Awards fundraising gala
Enhance employee engagement through skill-based volunteering
Volunteer at The Welcoming Center and expand your community! Your employees can support immigrants through mentoring, interview prep, and leading professional development workshops, while building skills and strengthening community connections.
WHY PARTNER WITH US ON VOLUNTEERISM?
- Improve your workplace culture and employee retention
- Make strides in your social responsibility goals
- Foster employee skill and professional development
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AND MAKE AN IMPACT
- Tap into our volunteer opportunities to provide employees with valuable skills and opportunity
- Connect with our networks and improve brand reputation and visibility
Engaging Immigrant Talent Toolkit
The Welcoming Center’s Engaging Immigrant Talent toolkit comes after an intensive 18-month study made up of employers, immigrants, and workforce development practitioners. The conversations examined how to develop more inclusive hiring practices and create a culturally competent work environment for successful immigrant integration into the workplace.
This toolkit is for employers who want to understand the steps they must take to recruit, retain, and promote immigrant talent.
The Engaging Immigrant Talent toolkit was made possible by a generous grant from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund and developed for The Welcoming Center by The Junkin Group, LLC to advance best practices for immigrant integration into the workplace.
Watch the Engaging Immigrant Talent toolkit launch event!