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About the Entrepreneur ESL Program

Notice: Applications are OPEN September 7 – September 21!

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Build Confidence. Communicate Clearly. Grow Your Business.


The Entrepreneur ESL Program was created to help entrepreneurs strengthen their communication skills in a supportive learning environment while building the confidence needed to advocate for themselves, connect with others, and grow their businesses.

The goal is not simply to teach English. It is to help entrepreneurs feel more comfortable using English where it matters most: in their businesses and professional lives.


Whether you are speaking with customers, attending networking events, pursuing funding opportunities, communicating with partners, or expanding your business, this program is designed to give you practical support that helps you feel more prepared and more confident.


 Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your business and yourself!





Participants: Entrepreneurs

  • Own a business or are actively preparing to start one
  • Speak Spanish or Portuguese as their native language
  • Want to feel more confident communicating in Englush
  • Want to strengthen their business through confident professional communication
  • Are committed to completing the full eight-week course







Program Benefits

  • Businesses focused English Instruction
  • Personalized language assessment and curriculum
  • Support with Professional and Customer Communication
  • Physical and digital Course Materials
  • Increased English Communication Confidence
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Certificate of Completion



Applications Open: Monday, September 7, 2026
Applications Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
Awardee notification: Monday, September 21, 2026
Participant Confirmation Due: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Program begins: Monday, September 28, 2026

Program Duration: 8 weeks



Application to Everyday Work

The Entrepreneur ESL Program equips entrepreneurs with practical communication skills they can apply directly to their day-to-day business. By putting the program's tools to use, participants can strengthen customer relationships, expand their professional network, and pursue opportunities with greater confidence.

  • Increased Confidence: Participants build the confidence to advocate for themselves in business conversations, meetings and networking settings where language has previously held them back.

  • Stronger Customer and Partner Relationships: Practical, business-focused instruction helps participants communicate more clearly with customers, vendors and partners, supporting stronger day-to-day relationships.

  • Expanded Networking Opportunity: With more confidence speaking about their business in English, participants are better positioned to attend networking events, pursue funding opportunities, and engage in conversations they previously avoided. They will also attend one PMAHCC networking event as part of this program.

  • A Lasting Business Communication Portfolio: Participants leave the program with a Business Communication Portfolio they can continue to use and build on beyond the eight weeks.




Program Structure

  • Duration: 8 weeks

  • Format: Hybrid, with Virtual and In-Person sessions

  • Weekly Commitment: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours

  • Program Cost: Full Scholarship for accepted participants

* Scholarship Value: $3,000


*Workshops are Wednesdays from 5 to 7 PM*








Full Scholarships are now available for both PMAHCC and Non-PMAHCC businesses thanks to a generous grant from the Duquesne University SBDC through the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development (DCED).



Sponsorships & Partnerships

PMAHCC is currently seeking additional corporate sponsorships for our English Second Language Program.


Please contact Chamber@pmahcc.org for more information.





To download the full press release CLICK HERE

For more information please contact: Chamber@pmahcc.org or 412-553-9300

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