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THE CHALLENGE
The U.S. is one of the richest countries in the world, yet 43.1 million Americans live in poverty and 19.4 million live in "deep" poverty, which often persists across generations. Family members may remain unemployed or "stuck" in low wage jobs, lacking education and skills needed in an increasingly competitive job market.
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THE SOLUTION
OIC provides quality education and training services through a national network of local affiliates. We offer high quality skill development opportunities that enable economically disadvantaged and unemployed people of all races and backgrounds to become productive, more fulfilled members of society.
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"The surging power of OIC is the will of the people to become more than they have been, to prove to themselves and to others that they can achieve."
Rev. Leon H. Sullivan
Philadelphia OIC Offers Digital Literacy Training Programs to Prepare for the Future of Work
Comcast has long believed in the power of partnerships to increase digital access and support job training initiatives, and the last year and a half has made those resources more necessary than ever. One long-standing partner, Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), helps residents gain digital literacy skills that will be essential to thrive in a post-pandemic economy.
Philadelphia Inquirer Highlights OICA
The Philadelphia Inquirer is one of Philadelphia’s most prominent publications in the nation’s 6th largest city. OIC of America is happy to announce their recognition of our efforts to impact the lives of not only Philadelphians but of citizens throughout the US.
“We’re not mass-advertising this. We’re more the quiet storm. We are trying to make people aware that we are able to transform lives. That’s what we do,” shares President James Haynes in the article.
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ABOUT US
OIC is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization preparing people for today's workforce with quality life skills development, fundamental education, superior job skills training, and employment readiness services.
