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English & Digital Skills Training

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About English & Digital Skills Training:

We support immigrants in and around Philadelphia to achieve work, education, and life goals by learning the English language, U.S. culture, and digital skills.

Interested in practicing your English & Digital skills? Click through the buttons below to find the class that is right for you!

Open for Registration:

General English

Free English class to talk about life, work, business and finance, health, community, and culture! You will practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Dates: February 22 – June 3, 2027

Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm,  2 days per week

Levels: Low Beginning; High Beginning, Intermediate

Schedule:

All three levels include in-person classes at The Welcoming Center’s Center City office, with some sessions held online.

Level 1 (Low Beginning)

  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, Tuesday & Thursday in person
 

Level 2 (High Beginning)

  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, Tuesday online, Thursday in person
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Level 3 (Low Intermediate)

  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, Monday online, Wednesday in person

Apply by: January 22, 2027
APPLY NOW: General English
Computer Basics for English Learners

Computer Basics for English Learners is a beginner computer class for adult immigrants and refugees who want to learn basic computer skills while practicing English. This program is free for all participants. 

What you learn:
  • Use a computer, mouse, and keyboard
  • Search for information on the internet
  • Stay safe online
  • Fill out simple online forms
  • Create and use an email account
  • Learn common computer vocabulary and practice English
 
Schedule:
Dates: February 22, 2027 – June 2, 2027
Days & Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Center City, Philadelphia
 
Who can join:
  • Adult immigrant or refugee
  • Lives in the Philadelphia area
  • Speaks intermediate English
  • Is a beginner with computers
  • Can attend all classes
Apply by: January 22, 2027
APPLY NOW: Computer Basics for English Learners

Join the Waitlist:

The next English for Entrepreneurship class is likely to be offered in Spring 2027. If you would like to receive email notifications when application reopens, please fill out this interest form. If you have already submitted an application, you do not need to do so again. Thank you for your interest!
 
English for Entrepreneurship is a free English classes for small business owners. Practice English and computer skills for managing your business and for communicating with customers and lenders.
 
Requirements:
  • Intermediate English (ability to speak and understand simple conversations in English)
  • Own a small business in the Philadelphia area. 
  • Have basic computer skills (some internet and email). 
  • Come to class in person two times a week. 
 
What you get:
  • Practice English for communicating with customers and lenders.
  • Learn computer skills: email, Google Docs, Google Sheets (Excel), online forms, and more!
  • Be part of a learning community of other small business owners
INTEREST FORM: English For Entrepreneurship Class

Other Programs:

AI Literacy and Community Innovation Hub

The AI Literacy and Community Innovation Hub is a community-centered initiative designed to build understanding, leadership, trust, and practical skills around ethical, people-focused AI.

Program Phases:

Phase 1: AI Literacy & Public Understanding – Build a shared understanding of AI, its uses, risks, and opportunities in everyday life and become an AI Ambassador

Phase 2: Community Innovation – Explore how AI can be applied to address real community needs and challenges and design multimedia solution projects like podcasts, short videos etc.

Phase 3: Innovation & Leadership – Develop and share community-informed ideas, projects, or strategies using AI for web applications and agents

Questions? Email opeyemi@welcomingcenter.org

PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at the info session is required to participate in the program.
“I learned more than just English, I learned how to draft an email, look for a job, and write a proper letter. But more than that, the class taught me to be honest with myself and set smaller, more realistic goals for myself. Setting smaller goals made everything less overwhelming.”
Luisa OgandoESOL Participant