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 Welcome Dayton wrapped up a busy month in July with a special roundtable discussion that welcomed Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Labor Department, Christopher Lu, to the table.
Deputy Secretary Lu visited Tech Town on Wednesday, July 29, to discuss opportunities and barriers for highly skilled New Americans. Mayor Nan Whaley, City Commissioner Matt Joseph and other community leaders and business owners joined the conversation as well.
Participants discussed the work they’ve been doing to better serve this population, including starting career discernment services at Wright State University, and contextualized ESOL classes through the Kettering ABLE program.
Deputy Secretary Lu highlighted the work in Dayton as a model and congratulated participants on the work they’ve been doing.
You can read more about his visit on the U.S. Department of Labor Blog. Find more photos from the meeting on WelcomeDayton.org.
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Resource of the Month:
Newcomer’s Guide to Managing Money
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 Throughout the United States, people unfamiliar with our financial marketplace are more likely to fall prey to frauds and schemes. Low English proficiency can make it even harder to manage money safely and effectively on a day-to-day basis. To help, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau developed a series of guides that provide straightforward information about basic money decisions.
The guides feature short tips to help newcomers to the United States navigate how to receive money, open an account, pay bills and select financial services and products. They also provide information on how to submit a complaint about a problem with a financial product or service.
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Dayton Police Chief Testifies in Washington on Immigration Reform
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The House of Representatives Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security held hearings on Thursday, July 23, 2015 regarding immigration reform. Dayton Police Chief Richard Biehl was among those to testify about immigration reform and the impact it has on communities.
In the hearing, Biehl expressed his concern about proposed legislation he says would harm public safety and “do nothing to fix our immigration system.”
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Welcoming Faces: Dr. Samuel Dzodzomenyo
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Like many who come through Dayton, Dr. Samuel Dzodzomenyo is a world-traveler.
The Dayton Children’s Hospital neurologist specializes in child care in one of the most advanced medical fields, which has taken him from his home of Ghana throughout the world. And he says he makes a point to keep going.
He’s come to Dayton after spending some time in New York, Cincinnati and many other cities. Also an associate professor of pediatrics at Wright State University, this family man says the world view has given him a lot to appreciate in Dayton.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series
September 16, 30 & October 14
We’ve teamed up with University of Dayton to host a film series in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15). Come join us for special screenings of ¡Viva Baseball!, Under the Same Moon and From Mambo to Hip Hop. Popcorn and soda provided!
Citizenship Clinic
September 17
As recently as 2012, it is estimated that as many as 29 percent of all foreign-born Dayton residents were eligible for naturalization but hadn’t yet taken that step. We’re hosting another opportunity for these residents to come and learn how to apply for citizenship in the United States. Visit our calendar event to learn more.
