EMPLOYEE EDUCATION

The Literacy Connection Employee Education Program transforms lives through improved literacy and English language acquisition by providing individuals with the skills needed to be independent adults and/or acquire self-sustaining employment. Each student is provided free tutoring by a compassionate volunteer in a one-on-one or small group environment.

English Language Acquisition:

The ELA program provides one-on-one or small-group instruction in English language skills by a trained tutor. The curriculum is created around the needs and goals of the student(s).

Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency

The ABE program also provides one-on-one or small-group tutoring in reading, writing and math. Students are tested on intake and the curriculum is designed to help them gain the basic academic skills they are missing. Many students transition from the ABE program to the HSE program.

High School Equivalency

The HSE program provides one-on-one tutoring to prepare students to take the GED (Graduate Equivalent Diploma) or the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test). Preparation involves instruction in Language Arts – Reading; Language Arts: Writing; Science; Social Studies, and Math.