# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Calabash Forum: ESOL, Skills Building, & Workforce Integration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us live at Calabash Forum to boost your ESOL skills and get ready for the workforce!About this EventCalabash Forum: ESOL, Skills Building, & Workforce IntegrationJoin us in person for the Calabash Forum! This is a great chance to dive into ESOL learning, sharpen your skills, and explore ways to connect with the workforce. Whether you're looking to improve language abilities or gain new job-ready skills, this event has you covered. Come meet others, share experiences, and get inspired to take the next step in your career journey!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/calabash-forum-esol-skills-building-and-workforce-integration/100001987408831314
- **Event Categories**: Business
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Columbus Metropolitan Library - Auditorium
- **lat**: 39.9613828
- **long**: -82.9894036
- **full address**: Columbus Metropolitan Library - Auditorium, 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Calabash Forum: ESOL, Skills Building, & Workforce Integration being held?
  - **A:** Calabash Forum: ESOL, Skills Building, & Workforce Integration takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Columbus Metropolitan Library - Auditorium, 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Calabash Forum: ESOL, Skills Building, & Workforce Integration?
  - **A:** Calabash Forum: ESOL, Skills Building, & Workforce Integration is organized by The Ohio New African Immigrants Commission.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Calabash Forum: ESOL, Skills Building, & Workforce Integration is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Calabash Forum: ESOL, Skills Building, & Workforce Integration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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