June Digital Skills Calendar

June welcomes a new beginning for computer skills, and a fresh new look for our digital skills calendar! The new calendar showcases classes by location.

Please check out our virtual classes and in-person offerings at Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown, PA CareerLink^® Downtown, PA CareerLink^® Allegheny East, Human Services Center Mon Valley, and EARN Wilkinsburg. We’re also hosting Digital Skills Orientations, Intro to Zoom, Google Career Certificate Info Sessions, and the new Touch Typing to help new students get started with classes and/or typing skills.

Please note the updated Open Lab listing!  

Open Lab Schedule (except as noted on calendar):

• Mondays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Literacy Pittsburgh; EARN Wilkinsburg)
• Tuesdays: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (HSCMV); 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Literacy Pittsburgh)
• Thursdays: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Literacy Pittsburgh) 

We hope we have some classes that interest you! As always, please email us at DigitalPGH@LiteracyPittsburgh.org and please specify which class(es) and dates you are interested in.

Finally, don’t forget our calendars are also available at www.LPStudent.com/calendar.

Note: Literacy Pittsburgh will be closed for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025. There will be no classes or Open Labs. There will also be no classes or Open Labs on Monday, June 30, 2025. That is a planning time for our teaching teams.

Happy June!

Service Coordination Events

June Office Hours: Food Assistance & Allegheny Go!

📍Monday, June 9 & Tuesday, June 10, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center

Service Coordination will be assisting students receiving SNAP benefits to enroll in Allegheny Go, which reduces the cost of bus fare by 50%! Additionally, we will be helping students connect with food assistance in their local community. 

Save the Date: Summer Resource Fair 

📍Wednesday, June 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center

Literacy Pittsburgh will be hosting a Summer Resource Fair featuring local vendors who can support you with public transportation, women’s clothing, housing assistance, and more. Please feel free to contact Manique Braziel (mbraziel@literacypittsburgh.org) or Ezekieli Seti (eseti@literacypittsburgh.org) for further information. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Student and Career Services Classes and Workshops

Upcoming Workshops and Events 

Upwardly Global Information Session: What is Upwardly Global?
📍Monday, June 2, 12:00 pm  – 1:00 pm
Online on Zoom

Searching for a job but not sure where to start? Upward Global is an online education tool that can help you explore different careers and learn how to prepare for them. Note: This workshop is recommended for advanced English speakers only. Interested? Please email dpelter@literacypittsburgh.org or call 412-478-9861 to schedule a Zoom meeting with an LP Career Advisor to learn more about this resource and how to sign up for an account or to ask any questions.

Upwardly Global Open Lab
📍Every Tuesday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center   

Literacy Pittsburgh Career Advisors and Digital Skills staff have collaborated to offer a space for interested students to study their Upwardly Global lessons. Use on-site computers, and get assistance with any technical or instructional barriers during this weekly practice time. Questions? Email Dru at dpelter@literacypittsburgh.org     

Urgent Job Search Crash-Course
📍Tuesdays 10:00 am – 11:30 am
 Online on Zoom

Need a job ASAP? Join Career Services for this new series of weekly workshops, where we will guide you through the General and Local Employment necessities, to help you get a job. This month's workshops are:  

• Tuesday, June 3, 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Job Search Basics
• Tuesday, June 10, 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Job Search Toolbox Pt. 1 (Resume and Cover Letter)
• Tuesday, June 17, 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Job Search Toolbox Pt. 2
• Tuesday, June 24, 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Job Search Mindset

Interested? Register here. Questions? Email icenteno@literacypittsburgh.org with any questions.

Waitlist Workshop: Career Exploration
📍Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
  Online on Zoom

This is a series of 3 workshops available to all students—even before you start classes. These workshops are designed to get you started thinking about your goals, and to ease you into learning with us. This month's workshops are:  

• Wednesday, June 4, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Career Exploration (Interest Surveys)  
• Wednesday, June 11, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Resume Basics  
• Wednesday, June 18, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: What is Career Services?  

Classes are open to all Literacy Pittsburgh Students but will prioritize waitlist students. This is a virtual event and will be held over Zoom.  Interested?  Register here. Questions? Email icenteno@literacypittsburgh.org

CCAC Information Session
📍Wednesday, June 18, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Online on Zoom

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) will join Literacy Pittsburgh to present information about programs, financial aid, and their application process. The event is open to all current and former Literacy Pittsburgh students. This event will be held over Zoom. Interested? Register here.
Please note: all content will be in English. Direct any questions to Dru Pelter at dpelter@literacypittsburgh.org

CareerLink Representative @ DTC
📍Thursday, June 26
Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center

PA CareerLink is an organization dedicated to helping Pennsylvanians get jobs and build job skills. The PA CareerLink representative can meet with students 1:1, answer questions, present workshops, and more. To schedule a 1:1 session with the CareerLink Advisor, email dpelter@literacypittsburgh.org. Learn more about PA CareerLink: https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/

Job Search Foundations (Certificate Workshop Series)
📍Friday, June 27, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Online on Zoom

Join JFCS staff in exploring how to spot scams and apply online safely. Interested? Register Here. Questions? Email dpelter@literacypittsburgh.org

New Class: Accounting Essentials

Accounting Essentials will prepare students for the Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional certification. This certification can help open doors for individuals looking to build a career in bookkeeping. No bookkeeping experience is required to register for this class. 

📍Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 1 to September 18, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center

Core concepts:

• Accounting basics
• Accounting for assets and sales transactions
• Accounting for liabilities, equity, and purchase transactions
• Reconciliation and financial statements
• Excel for Accounting

Registration deadline: June 24
Contact: Email vdestefano@literacypittsburgh.org or text 412-350-9920

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June Events

For more 2025 summer events, check out the guide here.

Literacy Pittsburgh GED Graduation 

Student Give Back—Support Your Community of Learners

At Literacy Pittsburgh, we believe in the power of students supporting students. Your journey inspires others, and now, you have the opportunity to give back and help others succeed, just like you have.

While new challenges continue to present themselves, one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to providing high-quality classes, resources, and support. With your help, we can keep these opportunities strong for everyone.

Even a small gift can make a big difference. When you give to Literacy Pittsburgh, you’re opening doors, promoting equity, and showing that we’re stronger when we support one another.

If you're able, consider making a donation today at this webpage. 

Together, we can build a future where every student thrives.

Thank you for being part of this incredible community!

Thinking About College Class Recap  

On May 7, the first class for Literacy Pittsburgh’s College Pathways program came to a close. The class, titled Thinking About College, gave students broad exposure to college admissions topics such as financial aid, student support in college, and college entrance exams, among other topics.

In this class, students participated in a series of workshops and presentations conducted by internal and external presenters from organizations such as CCAC, Point Park University, and Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Students even got to tour Point Park University as a part of their classroom experience. On the final day of class, students participated in a post-secondary fair, where representatives from Carlow University, Point Park, CCAC, as well as CareerLink^® answered student questions about the next steps in their academic journeys.

College Pathways will continue to offer additional classes going forward. The next class will be a College Writing Workshop starting July 7, 2025. This class will be taught by Geeta Kothari, a former University of Pittsburgh English professor. The class is designed to help students improve their academic writing skills and their editing and revision skills for college or the workplace.

If you are interested in this course, please contact Miguel Diaz at mdiaz@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-801-1675. 

Student Success Stories

Congratulations to the following students!

Miranda, Mario, and Natalia each completed their final presentations in English using PowerPoint, showcasing their growth in language, technology, and healthcare knowledge.

Miranda delivered her first presentation in English. Miranda hopes to enter the healthcare field as a nurse here in the U.S. She previously worked as an LPN in her home country.

Mario also gave an excellent presentation using PowerPoint, choosing a relevant healthcare topic and presenting it effectively. He is a dedicated learner and medical professional, and we are confident he will succeed in his upcoming medical courses.

Natalia completed a thoughtful and well-prepared presentation in English for her final class project. Learning English, technology, and healthcare content simultaneously is no easy task, but Natalia continues to do a wonderful job. She is a kind and hardworking student who is focused on practicing English and exploring career opportunities in healthcare.

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

"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” 
— Walt Disney 

“Learn continually. There’s always ‘one more thing’ to learn."
— Steve Jobs