Language Is the Gateway to Economic Mobility

Creating Bridges. Removing Barriers.

We transform English instruction into workforce infrastructure
through Career-Aligned ESL with direct pathways into healthcare, Construction & Skilled Trades, IT, Transportation, and Agriculture.

Through employer partnerships and hands-on training,
we connect adults to stable, in-demand careers.

Supporting pathways to economic mobility in Dayton since 2016

Our Mission

At Cross Over Community Development (COCD) our mission is to function as a resource center for immigrants and refugees. We are committed to advocating, educating, and facilitating connections to help immigrant and refugee families achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and successfully integrate and participate in their new communities. 

We also aim to raise public awareness about immigrants and refugees to increase their visibility and to change public attitudes for the better.

Our unique Career Bridges program is at the forefront of our efforts to bridge the gap between the broader community and local immigrants and refugees. Learn more about how graduates of the program achieve their career goals after completing our coursework scaffolded with targeted ESL, employer-validated trainings, and certifications.

Employer - Validated Outcomes

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