International Learning Center offers adult ESL & citizenship classes, math and computer workshops, job readiness; on-site preschool
[slideshow] ILC’s Vocational ESL students had the chance to tour four Milwaukee area workplaces this summer. The students – all new arrivals from Burma, many of them with agricultural experience – toured the warehouse at BuySeasons and met other Burmese refugees working there; visited with a Hmong farmer at Westtown Farmer’s Market (and learned how…
Each year on June 20th the United Nations and countless civic groups around the world celebrate World Refugee Day. At ILC we help over 500 refugees and their families every year. World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to honor the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced…
An online story posted by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service shows how International Learning Center connects diverse Milwaukee refugees. Read on….
Songs and dances in many languages, food from many cultures, a fashion show, gifts from Santa, awards for student achievements, presents from Santa, and the efforts of many staff, students and volunteers behind the scenes helped make this year’s Holiday Party one to remember (actually two to remember as there were parties for evening classes…
On Sunday Dec. 4th ILC hosted a celebration for students who became citizens in 2011. Participation in the program nearly doubled this year, thanks to Instructor Song Xiong’s efforts in recruiting students, training volunteers, and developing a curriculum that addresses the needs of English language learners and emerging literacy students. About 30 citizens and their…