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Adult Programs

Partners for Our Communities (POC) empowers underserved people to develop self-sufficiency and become leaders in their communities. We build partnerships with other community organizations, connect families with local resources, and remove barriers to access. POC is proud to provide a skilled, culturally sensitive staff that is bilingual and bicultural.

Because we are all stronger together.

To learn more about these programs, please call POC at (847)776-9500.

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Adult Enrichment

POC provides educational support tailored to your goals to improve your English, increase your education, and prepare for citizenship.

Adult Enrichment

Adult students come from all over the world, representing tens of countries and languages and range in age from 19-87, making for a diverse learning environment. Over a dozen volunteer tutors and mentors support the learners in many focus areas. These tutors come from the fields of education, healthcare, and business, and all share their knowledge and skills with our students.

Services include:

  • Registering for Harper College classes 
  • ESL support and conversation practice
  • Tutoring and mentoring
  • Preparing for U.S. citizenship
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Childcare

Early on, POC recognized that lack of childcare could be an insurmountable barrier for low-income families. Free childcare is available in conjunction with adult and family programming allowing parents to focus on self-improvement.

Employment Assistance

Helping Access Resources and Support to Achieve Meaningful Employment.

Employment Assistance

POC provides tutoring for Harper College classes and paraprofessional certificates, builds life skills through mentoring with professional women, computer and financial literacy, and employment assistance. POC encourages individuals to earn certificates and skills through Harper College courses and programs increasing their chances of becoming employed by local schools, hospitals, local merchants, etc. POC partners with Harper College and the Rotary Club of Schaumburg Hoffman Estates to connect students with scholarships. 

Services includes:

  • Job Search
  • Application Assistance
  • Interview Preparation
  • Resume Writing
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Leadership Development

Empowering emerging leaders with new skills to uplift themselves and strengthen their families.

Leadership Development
Leadership development is a core value of POC. Many of our programs and services help people build their own skills and self-confidence. 

Opportunities include:

  • Learn about sewing, self-care, home finances, physical and mental health, advocacy, your rights, and more!
  • Access health education
  • Become a Parent Mentor, an Immigration Community Navigator. See Our Partnerships