A new group of ESOL providers in Manchester who meet monthly at the Center for New Americans at Southern New Hampshire University. The group is trying to shorten waitlists, share resources and better serve their clients.
“Navigating the options that students have right now is really difficult,” said Courtney Perron who leads the coalition. “What classes are available? What do they cost? Where are they? Are they going to fit in? My, you know, second and third first shift job schedule.”
To help people sort that out, the coalition is building out a website that will show potential students which programs might have openings or shorter wait times and encourage more students to enroll.
The coalition is hoping to launch their website in February. With a centralized list of resources, they’re hoping they can help more students get into English classes.
“The value that a new American brings into this community specifically is so broad and so impactful,” she said. “All we have to do is unlock that language door.”
Join Us for an Inspiring discussion on Labor issues facing immigrants in NH with Ana Maria Rogers, Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist, D.O.L, Wage and Hour Division
Welcoming NH November Table Meeting Thursday, November 14 | 9:00–11:00 AM | Via Zoom
We are excited to have Ana Maria Rogers join us for an important conversation about the challenges facing immigrants and marginalized communities in New Hampshire, including the misclassification of workers and the threat of retaliation in the workplace. These issues can significantly impact employment rights, pay, and overall well-being.
This meeting will be an excellent opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about creating a more inclusive and welcoming NH. You’ll have the chance to network, share ideas, and hear updates from others working to support immigrants and marginalized groups in our state.
Together, we can make New Hampshire a place where everyone thrives, with a special focus on ensuring immigrants are welcomed, supported, and empowered.
If you’re not already on the Welcoming NH Table mailing list, or if you’d like to join us for this event via Zoom, please reach out to us at: welcomingnh@miracoalition.org.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together for a brighter, more inclusive future!
Las Mariposas de la Frontera is a joint project between the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) and the International Institute of New England (IINE). USCRI thanks IINE for underwriting the project and for its support in conducting field visits at the U.S.-Mexico border and partnering to uplift the stories of asylum seekers. The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit, international organization dedicated to protecting the rights and addressing the needs of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with its affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 U.S. states, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, and Kenya. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and migrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. The International Institute of New England (IINE), a regional partner of USCRI and one of the largest and longest-established human service organizations in its region, serves refugees, unaccompanied children, and immigrants with a variety of humanitarian legal statuses from more than 70 countries throughout the world.
