Pledge Your Support to Adult Education Today!

With your help, we can show our legislators that adult education is a cause that matters deeply to their constituents. 

How You Can Help:

1. Sign the Pledge
2. Share Widely: Encourage your friends, family, colleagues, and social networks to sign and share the pledge.

Take Action: By taking the pledge, you are making a powerful statement about the need for strong support and funding for adult education programs. Every signature counts, and together, we can make a significant impact.

Join us in this crucial effort to Educate & Elevate America.Take the pledge today and help us reach our goal of 1 million signatures!
 

U.S. Citizens Recognized

The Daughters of the American Revolution Kushkushkee Chapter recently returned to Literacy Pittsburgh to recognize students who became U.S. citizens in the past year. Thank you for celebrating their achievement!

August Digital Skills Calendar

Literacy Pittsburgh is continuing to offer more Open Lab time, new Intermediate level classes in Microsoft Excel, and the new Typing Club, a spin-off of Typing 101. This is an opportunity to come back and practice your typing at a scheduled time.

New this month: Email in the Workplace (virtual and in person). This 3-session class will provide a review of email basics and etiquette with an opportunity to practice drafting messages for common workplace scenarios. Google Docs and Internet Basics are now 8 sessions to allow for more classroom learning and practice time.

Please check out our virtual and in-person offerings at Literacy Pittsburgh downtown, PA CareerLink^® downtown, and Human Services Center Mon Valley.

Updated Open Lab schedule (except as noted on calendar)

• Mondays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Literacy Pittsburgh; Wilkinsburg EARN)
• Tuesdays: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Literacy Pittsburgh)
• Wednesdays: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (PA CareerLink^® downtown)
• Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 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. The July classes will be updated this week.

Service Coordination Updates

Service Coordination Office Hours 
📍Monday, August 12 & Tuesday, August 13 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center  OR Online on Zoom

Do you need help with getting your child back-to-school ready? We will help students look for back-to-school resources at the Downtown Center. If you would like to attend virtually, please email lcrumley@literacypittsburgh.org to schedule a time to meet.

Student & Career Services Updates 

Upcoming Workshops and Events

Upwardly Global – Career Training Information Session 
📍Friday, August 9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm 
Online on Zoom

Searching for a job, but not sure where to start? Upwardly Global is an online education tool that can help you learn about different careers and how to prepare for them. Join LP Career Advisors on Zoom to learn more about the resource and sign up for an account. Interested? Register here. 
Note: this workshop is recommended for advanced English speakers only. Please contact cangelo@literacypittsburgh.org with any questions. 

Career Workshops for Waitlist Students     
📍Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 pm    
Online on Zoom or Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center - Classroom 3

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, August 14, 1:00 – 2:30 pm:
  Career Exploration (Interest Surveys) (Zoom or Classroom 3) 
• Wednesday, August 21, 1:00 – 2:30 pm:
  Resume Basics (Zoom or Classroom 3) 
• Wednesday, August 28, 1:00 – 2:30 pm:
  What is Career Services? (Zoom only) 

Classes are open to all Literacy Pittsburgh Students, but we will prioritize waitlist students. Students may attend the first two sessions virtually or in person. Interested? Register here.

Job Search Workshop – Moving to Your Next Job
📍Thursday, August 15, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Online on Zoom

Unsure of what to expect when starting a new job? Prepare for a new job and the details involved in your job transition in this workshop with JFCS' Maggie Lizzi. Interested? Register here. 
Questions? Email cangelo@literacypittsburgh.org

Career Class Registration is OPEN – New Choices 
📍Monday/Wednesday Evenings, September 9 – 23, 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Online on Zoom
Get ready to get a job with this class from PA Women Work!  

• Create a new resume 
• Polish your interviewing skills
• Learn more effective communication tactics 
• Gain a strong understanding of the job application process 
• Build your confidence  

The class is open to any Literacy Pittsburgh student, regardless of gender.
To register: Call 412-909-6499 or email cangelo@literacypittsburgh.org  

English for Hospital Service Roles
Registration deadline: August 27
📍September 3 – November 7, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Online on Zoom
To register email vdestefano@literacypittsburgh.org

Customer Service for Healthcare
Registration deadline: August 27
📍September 3 – November 7, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center, East Liberty
To register email vdestefano@literacypittsburgh.org

Microsoft Office Certifications
We are offering MOS Word Associate, MOS Excel Associate and MOS Excel Expert (*NEW) 
Registration Deadline: September 3
Orientation: September 10
Class Dates: September 17 – December 12, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center 
To register email vdestefano@literacypittsburgh.org

August Events

JCC Summer Food Service Program 
The JCC is offering free kosher meals for all kids ages 18 and younger. This is open to everyone and no registration is required.

📍June 17 – August 16, 2024 (Monday through Friday)
Darlington Patio at The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
5738 Darlington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

• Milk and Crafts: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Lunch: 11:00 am –1:00 pm
• Snack: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

CLP Summer Food Service Program
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, offering free lunches and snacks for kids and teens at various CLP locations from June 24 to August 23, 2024. Meals are available Monday through Friday, with specific times listed for each location. For locations and times visit the CLP website at: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/summermeals2024/

Student Success Stories

Congratulations to the following students!

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

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
— Robert Collier

“Education is not received. It is achieved.”
— Albert Einstein