The Workplace and Community Education program provides customized instruction for adults who need help improving their English language skills, obtaining a GED, or addressing specific workplace needs. Classes are provided at workplace and community sites throughout Palm Beach County by trained adult education instructors. Classes are tailored to meet the needs of each particular site and the skill level of the students. The adult learners develop literacy skills to prepare them for enhanced employment opportunities and/or future education.
For more information, contact Megan Bob at 561-767-3356 or email mbob@literacypbc.org.
By The Numbers
110
adult students participated in classes at eight sites throughout the county including:
- City of Greenacres (ESOL)
- City of West Palm Beach (GED and Workplace-specific needs)
- Eastern Metal Supply (ESOL and Workplace-specific needs)
- Faith Farm Ministries (GED)
- Frenchman’s Creek Country Club (ESOL and Workplace-specific needs)
- Hunters Run County Club (ESOL and Workplace-specific needs)
- Royal Palm Place Apartments – Pine Ridge Holistic Living Center (ESOL)
100
of students demonstrated skill development in their primary area of study.
Success Story
Continue Reading”The Literacy Coalition’s Workplace and Community Education program grew this year, adding English classes for employees at various sites including Hunters Run Country Club in Boynton Beach. With a multicultural staff and employees with a native language other than English, Hunters Run wanted to provide the employees with the opportunity to expand their vocabulary and language skills while increasing their confidence and ability to communicate with...
