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Do job interviews make you nervous? Do you have questions about what to say, or what not to say, in an interview? Watch this video for some tips!

¿Las entrevistas de trabajo te ponen nervioso? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre qué decir o qué no decir en una entrevista? ¡Mira este vídeo para obtener algunos consejos!

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Estamos orgullosos de celebrar a dos destacados miembros de la comunidad de PODER que fueron reconocidos por Literacy Volunteers of Illinois durante la Conferencia On the Road to Literacy 2026.

👏 Felicidades a Carmen La Porta, ganadora del premio June C. Porter Student is at The Top!, en reconocimiento a su perseverancia, crecimiento y inspirador camino educativo.

👏 Felicidades a Rohan Sohini, ganador del Outstanding Tutor Award, por su dedicación, liderazgo y compromiso en apoyar a estudiantes adultos a través de la alfabetización y la educación.

Aunque ninguno de los galardonados pudo asistir al evento, agradecemos a Sophia Kortchmar, Coordinadora de Voluntarios e Instructora de Inglés Integrado de PODER, por aceptar con orgullo ambos reconocimientos en su nombre y representar el increíble impacto de la comunidad de educación para adultos de PODER.

En PODER, creemos que la alfabetización transforma vidas, y estos reconocimientos reflejan el talento, la resiliencia y el compromiso que existen dentro de nuestra comunidad. Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de Rohan y Carmen por este merecido reconocimiento.



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We are proud to celebrate two outstanding members of the PODER community who were recognized by Literacy Volunteers of Illinois during the 2026 On the Road to Literacy Conference.

👏 Congratulations to Carmen La Porta, recipient of the June C. Porter Student is at The Top! Award, recognizing her perseverance, growth, and inspiring educational journey.

👏 Congratulations to Rohan Sohini, recipient of the Outstanding Tutor Award, for his dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting adult learners through literacy and education.

Although neither awardee was able to attend the event, we are grateful to Sophia Kortchmar, PODER's Volunteer Coordinator and Integrated English Instructor, for proudly accepting both honors on their behalf and representing the incredible impact of PODER’s adult education community.

At PODER, we believe literacy changes lives and these recognitions are a reflection of the talent, resilience, and commitment within our community. We are incredibly proud of Rohan and Carmen for this well-deserved recognition.