Media Center
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If you are a member of the press and have questions, need information, or would like to schedule an interview, please get in touch.
Contact:
Lina Duffy
Director of Communications
lina@welcomingcenter.org
215.825.7770
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Welcoming Center at a Glance
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians addresses the barriers immigrants face in finding employment in their new county. We work to accelerate immigrant integration and economic advancement. We do this by:
Opening doors of economic opportunities for global newcomers
Realizing the potential of the immigrant and U.S.-born entrepreneurs
Providing education and training for successful integration into the American workforce
Facilitating citizenship and civic engagement
Helping employers attract and retain global talent
Enhancing the economic development of the Greater Philadelphia region
Media Coverage
Philadelphia wants to connect more employers with its immigrant talent – Al Dia News, January 16, 2020
City launches program to improve job prospects for immigrants in Philly – KYW Newsradio, January 15, 2020
Philly launches citywide immigrant workforce initiative – Metro Philly, January 15, 2020
This free, Philly-based start-up accelerator program is accepting candidates now – The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 13, 2020