The Literacy Council serves two audiences, adults and businesses, and offers classes, workshops, one-on-one tutoring and off-site training. When people come to us, they're committed to making a change - and ready to do the work. Our programs are proven effective and focus on four positive outcomes.
1. Read and Write Proficiently
*One-on-One Tutoring
*English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
*High School Equivalency Certification Classes
2. Become a Productive Citizen
*Citizenship Preparation
*English Language Civics
3. Prepare for Work
*Workforce Development Program
*Computer Lab and Classes
4. Achieve Success on the Job
*Corporate Training Program
The key to being productive in life, work and the community is the ability to communicate, collaborate with, and contribute to others. Those who are illiterate find that impossible to do. The Literacy Council of Reading-Berks is dedicated to eradicating illiteracy - once and for all.