Literacy Pittsburgh Student Newsletter ![]() Career Services at Literacy Pittsburgh Literacy Pittsburgh's Student and Career Services team has opportunities that can help you complete your education and plan for your future. Here are some of the ways that Student Services can help you.
If you would like any help from our student services team, please contact Cailynne Angelo, our Career Advisor at cangelo@literacypittsburgh.org. Literacy Pittsburgh Community Resource Fair ![]() 📍Tuesday, August 1 from 10 am-12 pm Literacy Pittsburgh is excited to announce its first ever Community Resource Fair. We invite any LP students to join us! There will be all sorts of info on local programs and organizations along with demonstrations and sign-up opportunities for wonderful, free services in our area. From childcare, financial counseling, career advising, food access tools, to professional headshots, there will be a lot of opportunities to get to know what services are available to our students, so please feel free to stop by! Immigrant Workforce Program (IWP) Summer Cohort 📍 July 26 - September 1
![]() Join Quantum Theater for Community Night Hamlet - FREE Community Night ![]() Join Quantum Theatre for a free preview of Hamlet before it officially opens the following night! Quantum Theatre has updated the classic Shakespeare play with rock n’ roll and modern storytelling. Supplementary Listening Resources for English Language Learners At Literacy Pittsburgh, we often hear from our English language learners that they want to improve their conversation skills, so we wanted to share websites that offer opportunities for listening practice.
Literacy Pittsburgh Alumni Club We are pleased to launch an Alumni Club to give past students the chance to stay connected and continue their educational journey. Membership is free and all the opportunities are voluntary - students can participate as much or as little as they like. Benefits include Pittsburgh swag, social events, mentoring opportunities, casual conversation groups, advanced career services help, volunteer opportunities, networking, and more! Individuals who earned their GED or became U.S. citizens recently received an invitation to join the Alumni Club. This opportunity will be expanded to other former students in the near future. We can't wait to learn about our alums' latest accomplishments! ![]() Computer Classes at Literacy Pittsburgh Did you know that Literacy Pittsburgh has free computer classes? You can choose a class, a workshop or open computer lab time. We have different classes and workshops every month. Check out this video from students in our computer class program. ![]() Classes have 6 sessions and are offered in-person or on Zoom. Taking computer classes will give you an opportunity to earn a Northstar Certificate to demonstrate your skills. In August, we have Introduction to Microsoft Excel on Monday afternoons at the Downtown PA CareerLink® office. Workshops are a one-time session. Some workshops are offered in a series, so you can take as many as you like. If you take all workshops in a series, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. In August, we will have both virtual and in-person workshops. Our virtual workshops include a Google Series: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive and Google Docs. You can sign up for just one or all of them. There will also be Typing 101, Completing Online Job Applications, Preparing for a Virtual Job Interview and Social Media Clean Up. In-person workshops include Email Etiquette, Avoiding Email Scams, and Typing 101. Open Lab is a time where you can get help with any basic computer skills. An instructor will guide you in learning. We will have Open Lab at Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown, PA CareerLink®, Duquesne EARN, and Wilkinsburg EARN locations. To get more information or to sign up you can visit our website, email or call/text (412) 209-8468. Thank You, Tickets for Kids! A huge thank you to the Tickets for Kids Charities for providing tickets for parents and kids in our Family Literacy program to attend the Ed Sheeran concert! Everyone had a wonderful time! ![]() Household Water Assistance Program Reopens The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has reopened and will be accepting applications from now through August 11, 2023.
You may qualify for a LIHWAP grant if:
How to apply:
JCC Summer Food Service Program 📍 When: June 19 to August 18 (Monday through Friday) The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, ensuring that children can get healthy meals and snacks when school is not in session. Kosher meals will be provided to all children, ages 18 and under, without charge, and are the same for all children. Milk will be provided during an arts and crafts activity from 10 to 11am. Lunch will be available from 11am to 1pm. Snacks will be provided from 2 to 3 pm. Resources for Families in Clairton Clairton Family Center
Clairton Public Library
Student Success StoriesCongratulations to the following students! Congratulations to Leo, Ricon, and Wilmar! They recently became U.S. citizens. ![]() "I have a lot of goals to reach and Literacy Pittsburgh was the perfect start," says Mariana. moving to the U.S. recently from Spain with her family, Mariana needed to obtain her GED certification in order to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. ![]() "I know it sounds crazy that a whole family moved to a news country and didn't know the language, but we came here because we wanted to build a good life and offer my two little siblings better chances." Shon was so determined to attend the graduation ceremony that he made a trip to Slippery Rock to take his final test. Shon, we wish you all the best in any future endeavors. You make us proud! ![]() ![]() After graduation on July 18, Alanna stopped in before she left for a well-deserved vacation to put her cap on the wall. Once she gets back to the area, she plans to attend school for esthetics and skin care. Congratulations, Alanna! Share your success story with us! You can help inspire others who are overcoming barriers and working toward their goals. Email it to Najlaa at nebrahim@literacypittsburgh.org “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. |