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Why I Volunteer to Teach English and Family Literacy: Meet Chelle
Chelle loves that the program she works in helps parents learn the English language and allows them an opportunity to connect with and teach their children. “It's such a great program because it's an encouragement to help them to get comfortable with their English skills while also spending some time with their kids. It's a great program.”
Zane Poss
Oct 12 min read


Why I Volunteer to Teach English and Citizenship: Meet Mike
Mike is passionate about working with individuals and seeing them be successful at the end of a hard road. One day, “there were two or three citizens being sworn in as United States citizens, that was an exciting thing, just the enthusiasm and the love that they had for America,” he said. Mike proudly holds his experience working at the ESLC on his business card. He has received two Hands and Hearts awards for his volunteer work.
Zane Poss
Sep 12 min read


Why I Volunteer to Teach English: Meet Kent
“These people come because they want to be there. There's hope in their eyes when they walk in the door. They want to improve themselves and improve their situation. Some of them also just want friends to socialize to be around people who are going through the same thing they're going through.”
Zane Poss
Aug 52 min read


Why I Volunteer to Teach English: Meet Dylan
Dylan moonlights as an Uber driver. One evening in 2025, he had a ride that inspired him to do more to help immigrants. The woman Dylan was driving around seemed reluctant to say where she was from. Dylan wondered if it was because of a controversial comment made by a politician. “I wonder if this woman in sort of the aftermath of that is a little bit, it's something she doesn't want to bring up just to anyone. I just kind of had that in my mind, and I thought that's such a s
Zane Poss
Jul 272 min read


Black History Month Spotlight: Honoring Voices That Shaped Language
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the large impact that Black leaders, thinkers, artists, and scholars have had on every facet of society. While many names are widely known and celebrated, countless others have transformed entire fields without receiving deserved recognition. In language, education, and sociolinguistics, Black scholars have challenged harmful narratives, affirmed the legitimacy of African American Speech, and reshaped how we understand langu
ESLC
Feb 283 min read


August 2025 Students of the Month: Farhad & Haydeh
Farhad & Haydeh pose with volunteer teacher, Ilene. We’re lucky to have students like Farhad and Haydeh in our classes. Their dedication...
ESLC
Aug 26, 20251 min read


Building Connections - ESLC Holds a Community Resource and Career Fair
The English Skills Learning Center held a vibrant event at one of our workplace training sites, bringing together community resource...
Jessica Hercules
Dec 19, 20241 min read


September Student of the Month 2024: Ahmed Awes
Ahmed's kindness and helpfulness make him a true standout in his English class! He always gathers the books and whiteboards at the end of...
ESLC
Sep 30, 20241 min read


A Special Start to Welcoming Week 2024: Celebrating New Citizens at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
On September 17, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center came alive with joy, anticipation, and celebration as it hosted a memorable...
Jessica Hercules
Sep 21, 20242 min read
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