Sí Se Puede's Free Online Spanish Language Courses Offered for First Responders

Thanks to a grant graciously given by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, Sí Se Puede can now offer one year of Spanish language courses for first responders, for free!

Up to ten first responders serving the Richland and Lexington counties will be selected via application to receive Spanish language training in order to better serve community members who only speak Spanish.

Applications are due by August 30, 2024. Any first responder (police, EMS, fire, dispatch, victims advocates) actively serving full-time in Richland and/or Lexington county are eligible to apply. Courses will be available through Babble and can be completed at your own pace. Participants must be willing to complete at least one class every two weeks. They must also be willing to provide feedback on their experience. 

Application Instructions:

Applications may be completed electronically and emailed to info@serveandconnect.org or mailed to 

Serve & Connect

8131 Brookfield Rd

Columbia, SC 29223

Applications should include the following:

  1. Applicant Name, Organization, Position, and contact information

  2. A letter from the applicant describing why they want to pursue language training and stating their commitment to completing the course within a year

  3. A letter of support from the applicant’s agency head 

  4. Contact information for the applicant’s supervisor

Questions may be directed to Jue Mclemore: jue@serveandconnect.org or (803) 597-3154 ext. 700.

Sí Se Puede was created by a diverse and dedicated group of partners to create trust and relationships between our vibrant Hispanic community and first responders. We do this by creating collaboration and connection to break down barriers of distrust and promote safety, wellness, and support from the community and local law enforcement.

RJ Jackson