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The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

A Philadelphia nonprofit that helps immigrants build jobs, businesses, and English and digital skills. Its programs include English and digital skills classes, work readiness tracks, business courses and the Immigrant Leadership Institute, and it offers translation and interpretation help.

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What they do

Join an English or digital skills class, a work readiness track, a business planning course, or the Immigrant Leadership Institute. Translation and interpretation help is available. Volunteers can help with mock interviews, resume help and career guidance.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
Immigrants
Who is there
People new to Philly or new to the country

When and where

General English classes meet 9:30 am to 12 pm, two days a week, and start on set dates. Level 1 meets in person in Center City, and higher levels mix in-person and Zoom. Spots are waitlist only.

Times
Morning

Office

Address
211 N 13th St, 4th Floor
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill out the waitlist or interest form on the English and digital skills page for the class you want, or call 215-557-2626 to ask which level fits you..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Classes are free and start on set dates. For General English, Level 1 meets in person in Center City twice a week from 9:30 am to 12 pm, and higher levels mix in-person and Zoom. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee a spot, so ask the office when the next start is.

Tips for your first visit

  • Call 215-557-2626 first, since the site does not list office hours or walk-in rules.
  • If English is not your first language, ask for help in your language when you call.
  • The office is on the 4th floor of 211 N 13th St. The site does not say whether there is an elevator, so ask when you call.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The classes are free and aimed at immigrants, but most are waitlist only, and some need intermediate English first. Enrolling means a form or a call, so walk-ins are not the way in..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. The English, computer, entrepreneurship and work readiness classes are listed as free. The site does not say what the business planning courses cost.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
English
Access notes
Translation and interpretation help is offered. Call 215-557-2626 and staff will connect you with help in your language.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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