by Kristin Batstone | May 4, 2020 | IAC In The News, Uncategorized
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor — Posted Apr 16, 2020 at 3:43 PM NEW BEDFORD – The lack of technology at home has been a big challenge for some local immigrant families with school aged children, says Helena Hughes, the executive director of the...
by Kristin Batstone | Aug 30, 2019 | IAC In The News, Uncategorized
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal / Posted Aug 16, 2019 at 3:26 PM The Immigrants’ Assistance Center will soon be moving to a larger and more efficient space to help its continued growth, announced its executive director at the center’s summer fundraiser held Aug. 8 at...
by Betsy Keady | Apr 23, 2019 | IAC In The News, Uncategorized
HERALD NEWS/O JORNAL: NEW BEDFORD — The Immigrants’ Assistance Center is rebranding itself with the main goal of “Empowering immigrants for citizenship and workforce readiness.” The center unveiled its new brand identity at the organization’s annual Spring Fundraiser...
by Kristin Batstone | Mar 31, 2019 | IAC In The News, Uncategorized
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor Posted Mar 29, 2019 at 11:28 AM NEW BEDFORD — Poor English language proficiency and lack of computer and technical skills are often the main obstacles for immigrants to reach their full professional potential in this country....
by Kristin Batstone | Mar 11, 2019 | IAC In The News, Uncategorized
NEW BEDFORD — The Immigrants’ Assistance Center received a $23,000 capital grant from the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation to establish a technology-based learning environment for English language, citizenship classes, and workplace readiness training. The...
by Kristin Batstone | Mar 11, 2019 | IAC In The News, Uncategorized
Posted Mar 3, 2019 at 3:56 PM NEW BEDFORD — Visioning sessions are underway to help New Bedford Public Schools develop a new district plan. A few community leaders invited to the meetings who spoke with The Standard-Times said they’re pleased with how they’ve been...
