Literacy Pittsburgh Is Part of the #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert 

If Literacy Pittsburgh has helped you and you are able to give, please consider making a donation of any size. Giving is always optional. However, your gift can help other students continue learning and working toward their goals.

Your support helps pay for college and career readiness programs, English language classes, job readiness training, and digital literacy classes for students like you. These programs give adults and families the skills they need to build brighter futures.

Every donation of $25 or more will receive extra funding from a special match pool, so your gift will have an even bigger impact!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your friends and family — watch our social media for posts to share — and consider supporting Literacy Pittsburgh on August 4!

August Digital Skills Calendar

Close out your summer on a strong note with new digital skills!

Please check out our virtual classes and in-person offerings at Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown, PA CareerLink^® Downtown, PA CareerLink^® Allegheny East, and EARN Duquesne. Virtual classes are held online over Zoom.

We’re also hosting Digital Skills Orientation, Intro to Zoom, and a Google Career Certificate Info Session to help students get started with computer classes and self-directed learning.

Please note the updated Open Lab listing! 

Open Lab Schedule (except as noted):

• Mondays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Literacy Pittsburgh)
• Mondays and Wednesdays: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm (PA CareerLink^® Downtown)
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Literacy Pittsburgh)
• NEW! Wednesday, August 26: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (EARN Duquesne)

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.

Happy August!

Career Services Classes and Workshops

Upcoming Workshops and Events  

Career Services Drop-In Hours
📍Mondays, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 
Online on Zoom
Register

📍Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center 

Stop by during drop-in hours for assistance with resumes, job searching, applications, interview preparation, and other career-related questions. For more information about these Zoom and in-person sessions, please visit the LP Student website.

CCAC Information Session
📍Thursday, August 6, 12:00 pmhow to get started and explore - 1:00 pm
Online on Zoom

Learn about CCAC's educational programs, admissions process, and career training opportunities. Interested? Register here. Email Miguel Diaz with questions at mdiaz@literacypittsburgh.org.

Empire Beauty School Information Session
📍Wednesday, August 12, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online on Zoom

Discover training opportunities in the beauty industry and learn about programs, financial aid, and career pathways at Empire Beauty School. Interested? Register here. Email Kate Humphries with questions at khumphries@literacypittsburgh.org.

Starting Your Job Search Workshop
📍Thursday, August 13, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Online on Zoom

Ready to begin your job search? Join this virtual workshop to learn more about getting started and exploring employment opportunities. Whether you're looking for your first job or planning your next career move, this session can help you take the next step. Interested? Register here.

PA Women Work's New Choices Program – Enrollment is Now Open
Interested students can contact a career advisor to learn more about this free career development program and determine if they are eligible to participate. Interested? Email Noelle Dreizin with questions at ndreizin@literacypittsburgh.org

Ongoing Career Services Opportunities
Visit the student calendar for a complete listing of upcoming classes and career offerings, including:

• Digital skills classes
• Resume and cover letter support
• Upwardly Global open lab
• Career Services drop-in hours
• Job search support and more

📍Dates and times can be found here
Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center 

Drop-in hours are a time for individual career advising services where no appointment is required. Evening hours available this month.

CLP Business Center Information Session

Year Up Information Session

IMPORTANT: Students must be under 30 to start with Year Up.
If you are 30 or older, you can still come to this info session. You can learn and talk to your younger family and friends about it. 

To sign up, register here 

UPMC Pathways to Work

📍Friday, August 7, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
U.S. Steel Tower (600 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219)                        
UPMC Pathways to Work is hosting the free Future in Focus career event. The event will help job seekers build connections and access career resources. Literacy Pittsburgh has been invited to participate in the resource fair and represent its educational programs. The event will feature:

• Professional clothing resources
• Free professional headshots
• Makeup artists
• UPMC recruiters and hiring managers
• Job search support from Pathways to Work
• Refreshments and more

Interested? Register here

PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh –
Roadmap to Awareness Day 

Follow the roadmap toward career success! Each stop provides the tools, confidence, and resources needed to overcome employment barriers. The journey culminates in Awareness Day, the largest Career & Resource Fair of the year, where job seekers can connect directly with hiring employers, community partners, and workforce professionals.

Stop 1: Access & Opportunity Station
📆 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕛 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
📍 Location: 914 Penn Avenue, 6th Floor
Resources that remove barriers and open doors
to employment.

🔗 Register for Stop 1
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Stop 2: Career Confidence Hub
📆 Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕛 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
📍 Location: 300 Penn Ctr Blvd, Building 3, Suite 800
Build the skills, image, and confidence employers are looking for.

🔗 Register for Stop 2
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Stop 3: Awareness Day Career Fair
📆 Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕛 Time: Veterans 9:30 am - 10:00 pm, All 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
📍 Location: 209 Mall Plaza Blvd
PA CareerLink^® Pittsburgh’s biggest Career & Resource Fair of the year.

🔗 Register for Stop 3

The 7^th Annual World Square

World Square is a vibrant celebration of the diverse communities that make our city unique. This annual event brings together immigrants and refugees from across the region to showcase their businesses, artistry, cultural traditions, and cuisine. It also provides an opportunity for the broader community to learn about and engage with the rich cultural fabric of our city.

World Square is currently seeking participants for this year’s event:

• Performers (music, dance, and cultural presentations): If you are interested in performing, email ampelio.deanda@pittsburghpa.gov.
• Vendors (food, crafts, and small businesses): To register as a vendor, complete the 2026 World Square Vendor Registration form.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share your culture, connect with the community, and be part of a meaningful citywide celebration.

World Square is organized by the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. For more information, visit the website.

August Community Events

Birds & More Naturalist-Led Walk

📍Sunday, August 2, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
614 Dorseyville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Join a free, naturalist-led Birds & More Walk. These walks are held year-round. Please note: ASWP’s outdoor programs will be canceled in the case of severe weather. For more information, please visit the website.

Sensory Nature Walk and Parent/Caregiver Education Seminar at Frick Environmental Center

📍Saturday, August 22, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Frick Environmental Center
2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Spend an hour connecting with nature in a welcoming, inclusive environment this summer and fall. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the Institute for Disability Empowerment and Advocacy at Duquesne University, invites individuals ages 14 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their families and caregivers, to participate in their Sensory Nature Walk and Education Seminar Series at the Frick Environmental Center. Each session includes: • A guided walk along an ADA-accessible Sensory Nature Trail • A relaxed opportunity to experience nature through the senses • A brief educational seminar for parents and caregivers about post-secondary inclusion opportunities. Register here.

Make a Back‑to‑School Budget 

Student Success Stories

Congratulations to the following students!

"If my English had not improved, I would not have been able to express the skills I have in this field."

We're proud to share this heartfelt message from Mohammad to Laurel, one of our incredible program coordinators. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do at Literacy Pittsburgh!

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

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” 
 – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.”
– Confucius