The Literacy Center

Help us welcome our newest board member, Christopher Kalbfell, Esq.! Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.

A great opportunity to learn more about vaccines from our friends at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, St. Luke's University Health Network, Union Baptist Church, and PPL Electric Utilities. You won’t want to miss this!

Happy Presidents' Day!

We have another great speaker set up for our next Career Networking Group meeting! Join us as we chat with our own Kristen Walsh to learn why volunteering is the best kept secret to advancing your career. Register here: http://ow.ly/5ENA50DyPq1

Did you miss tonight's info session for the upcoming Administrative Professional Training Program? You still have one more chance to get in on this free course! Last info session this Tuesday at 10am. Email Erin today to book a spot at [email protected].

Learn the skills and strategies you need to be an effective and confident remote worker! Our next Work From Home class starts Tuesday!

What's your New Year's Resolution? Improve yourself as a professional in 2021! Enroll in our Work From Home (WFH) Certification training with The Literacy Center! We have TWO classes planned for January: one meeting weekday mornings and the other meeting Saturdays. ... Contact Erin to enroll! [email protected]

Saturday classes are coming! Starting in January, you will now be able to take our popular Work From Home (WFH) Certification class on Saturdays! Reach out to us with questions or to enroll: [email protected]

Build your professional network! Join us for the Virtual Career Networking Group Meeting Thursday, Dec. 17th 2pm-3pm Get expert career advice from Careerlink's Narcy Solis... Contact Erin Anderson at [email protected] or 610-435-0680 ext. 117 for the Zoom link.

The Covid-19 Q&A is tonight at 5:00pm! Don't miss out on your opportunity to get YOUR questions answered by a local medial professional - register here: https://zoom.us//regi/tJEsce-qrzwtGNBEqgCtpcMeWNMnscAuEKSE ¡El Covid-19 Q&A es esta tarde a las 5:00pm! No se pierda la oportunidad de obtener sus preguntas respondidas por un profesional medico local - regístrese aquí: https://zoom.us//regi/tJEsce-qrzwtGNBEqgCtpcMeWNMnscAuEKSE

The Literacy Center is excited to host Ellen Denizard, our friend from St. Luke's University Health Network, for a free Covid-19 Q&A on Tuesday, December 15th at 5pm. Register here: http://ow.ly/5CfI50CG1cL Questions? Email Erin at [email protected].

Do you need to get back to work NOW? Join us on Monday to interview immediately for the positions below with Empire Workforce Solutions! Registration link in the comments!

Don't miss Thursday's information session on our Work From Home Certification class starting November 10th. Classes will be every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8pm through December 15th (no class on Thanksgiving). Email Erin at [email protected] to learn more!

Grow your professional network! Come to our virtual Career Networking group tomorrow Dec. 3rd 2pm-3pm. Email Erin at [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Are you working from home or interested in working from home in the future? Take our Work From Home Certification course and learn the essential skills required to work remotely. Contact Erin Anderson at [email protected] for more details or to sign up.

Learn how to make LOLLIPOP GHOSTS, hear silly, spooky stories, and dance along to Halloween songs TODAY at our Kids' Night In Halloween Party at 4:30pm! There is still time to register using the link inside the event!

Virtual Hiring Event!! Registrations for interviews are open now: http://ow.ly/8SR950CzrPn Want to spruce up your resume and interview skills before the big day? Reach out to Erin, our Career Counselor, for some free advice - [email protected]

It was a joy to recognize our 2020 Faces of Literacy Honorees last night. We're working to upload the full recording now, but in the meantime, you can relive some of the inspirational moments here: http://ow.ly/tEze50C1a4i Special thanks to Stoudt Associates LLC for their leadership support of our Student Honorees and to PPL Corporation/PPL Electric Utilities, The Butz Family of Companies, Energy Materials & Controls, and Marco Calderon Photography for sponsoring our event!

According to LinkedIn.com 85% of jobs are obtained through networking. Grow your professional network and attend The Literacy Center's Virtual Career Networking Group this Thursday, Nov 19th 2pm-3pm. This week's guest speaker is The Literacy Center's own Executive Assistant, Treeza Anthony!... Email Erin at [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Are you looking for a job? Take advantage of our FREE Career Counseling sessions with our professionally-trained team. Contact Erin at [email protected] to learn more.

Last chance to RSVP for TONIGHT’S Faces of Literacy event!! Get your RSVP in by 5pm if you want to attend this free, inspirational event. www.facesofliteracy.com

Want to learn some new skills on your way into 2021? Another session of our very popular Work From Home Training begins November 10th! There is still time to sign up! Call 610-435-0680 or email Erin at [email protected] to sign up for Monday's information session!

Develop your professional network! Come to The Literacy Center's Virtual Professional Networking group this Thursday, Oct 22nd 2pm-3pm. Contact Erin Anderson at [email protected] for more details and the Zoom link.... This weeks topic: Interviews

There's still a chance to order your Red Hills Cabernet ($25) and your 2018 Chardonnay ($23) from Boos Rock Winery to enjoy during the Faces of Literacy event on Thursday! Proceeds from each bottle purchased between now and Thursday will be donated to The Literacy Center. Simply call Boos Rock Winery at 484.223.0625 to order today. ... *Note: A legal adult must pick up wine order with State Issued ID Card and face mask.*

Less than a week away! Don't forget to RSVP for the free 2020 Faces of Literacy virtual event! www.facesofliteracy.com

New GED Classes are starting in two weeks - will you be in one? Register online now at https://theliteracycenter-lv.org/ged-classes/ Questions? Reach out to Joanny at [email protected]

Thanks to our friends at Warm Sugar and Boos Rock Winery for supporting The Literacy Center's 2020 Faces of Literacy event! A portion of the proceeds from your purchases will directly support free adult education provided by The Literacy Center. Sweeten your support today by visiting www.facesofliteracy.com to place your orders. Act now - orders must be placed no later than Sunday, October 18th.

Have you signed up for the Healthy Cooking with Julie class yet? Today is your last chance - it starts tomorrow! Email Erin at [email protected] to sign up for this FREE class today!

Did you order your 2020 Faces of Literacy cupcakes yet? For $25, our volunteers will deliver freshly baked cupcakes inspired by our 2020 Student Honorees direct to your door the day before our Faces of Literacy event on October 22nd AND you'll provide support for The Literacy Center at the same time! It's a tasty win-win for everyone! To order your cupcakes, visit: http://ow.ly/rJSm50BOGhs

Get in the Halloween spirit by joining our family-friendly virtual Halloween Party on October 29th! Gather the kids together for some fun stories, a costume contest, and more! To register for this free event, email Erin at [email protected]

Develop your professional network! Come to The Literacy Center's Virtual Professional Networking group this Thursday, Oct 8th 2pm-3pm. Contact Erin Anderson at [email protected] for more details and the Zoom link.

Mark your calendar! The 2020 Faces of Literacy event is coming up later this month on Thursday, October 22nd. Learn more about the event, RSVP, become a Sponsor, and more at our event website: www.facesofliteracy.com

Want to learn the secrets to healthy meals on a budget? Sign up for this free, online cooking class held every Wednesday from October 14th to November 18th, 4:00pm-5:30pm. Email Erin at [email protected] to sign up now! Special thanks to PennState Extension for their part in making this program possible!

This week is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for the October afternoon GED class!! Testing centers are reopening and our class has been restructured to give you the opportunity to get your GED within 6 months! The best part? Our class is totally free! Contact Joanny at [email protected] to learn more and sign up class now!

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our past President, founding member, and friend, the Honorable Judge Alan Black. We are fortunate to have benefitted from his dedication and passion for TLC's mission. We honor the impacts he has made, not only on our organization and our students, but especially on our Lehigh Valley community. Our heartfelt condolences to Alan's wife, Donna, his children, his family, and friends.

One more shot! Due to overwhelming demand, we have scheduled one more information session for the Administrative Professional Training program for women starting Monday! Email Erin at [email protected] to sign up!

Today is your last chance to let us know you want to join our Virtual Career Networking Group meeting tomorrow at 2pm! Email Erin at [email protected] before 5pm to get the link for the meeting.

Democracy is a team sport! But you only have so much time to get involved and ensure your voice is heard! If you plan to vote by mail this year and you are not yet registered to vote - DO IT NOW! The process can take up to 14 days before you receive your voter card (which you will need to request a mail-in ballot). The deadline to register online to vote in person is October 19th. Use the links below to register to vote online now!

Those with a high school diploma earn up to 47% more than those without one. Increase your earning capacity by getting your GED - and we'll help you prep for FREE! Class starts in October and is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Visit our website at www.theliteracycenter-lv.org or connect directly with Joanny at [email protected] to learn more. ... Registrations close Oct 2nd, so act now!

You gotta network to get work! Join our NEW Virtual Career Networking Group and expand your job opportunities! The first meeting is next week, so express interest now to get the Zoom link. Email Erin at [email protected].

You have one more chance to register for our FREE How to Find Work From Home Jobs class (Starting September 14th) by attending our info session tomorrow morning at 10am. Email Erin now to get the Zoom link at [email protected]

There is still time to register for tonight's info session for the upcoming How to Find Work From Home Jobs class, starting September 14th! Email Erin at [email protected] to reserve your spot now!

Need help in your remote job search? We have an upcoming FREE course just for you. Register now for an info session - Sept. 9 or Sept. 10 - by emailing Erin at [email protected]!

Have you registered yet? Get some free advice from a local immigration lawyer this upcoming Tuesday! Click the registration link in the event to reserve your spot

Last chance to register for tonight and tomorrow morning's information sessions on our Work From Home Certification class! Our FREE two-week online training program starts next week - join us in one of our information sessions to apply!

Our Summer newsletter featured John Fagan, one of our volunteers at The Literacy Center since 2016. As a Spanish learner himself, he understood how difficult it was to learn a second language and wanted to help individuals in our community learn English as theirs. He has donated time as a teacher's aide, assisted in the Conversation Club, and also helped a study group prepare for their citizenship exams. "If someone is looking for an opportunity to interact with some great people and do something fun and rewarding, they should consider looking into a volunteer assignment at The Literacy Center." - John Fagan Learn more about getting involved at The Literacy Center: https://theliteracycenter-lv.org/get-involved/

The $600 weekly unemployment stipend from the CARES Act is ending July 31st. The Literacy Center can help you in your job search. Contact Erin Anderson at [email protected] for more details.

Our FREE How to Find Work From Home Jobs class is back! Finding online job searching frustrating? Nervous about an upcoming virtual interview? Join us for an info session THIS WEEK to learn more! Email Erin at [email protected] to join us!

Our first info session on next week's How to Find a Work From Home Job class just wrapped up. You have one more chance to get in on this free course designed to maximize your online search and application process for remote jobs! Email Erin at [email protected] to join tomorrow's info session at 11am.

Our How to Find a Work From Home Job class is back and starting on Monday! Do you want to join us? Let Erin know you'll be attending one of our info sessions (tomorrow at 5pm or Thursday at 11am) by emailing her at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!

DONT'T MISS THIS! Our virtual job fair is this afternoon, starting at 1pm! Call the recruiter listed in the event to ensure you get an interview today!

Last chance to register for tonight's Work From Home Certification info session at 5:30pm. Email Erin at [email protected] now to join us tonight!

Another Work From Home session is starting next week! Evening classes every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday will start July 6th. Want to register? Email Erin at [email protected] to reserve your spot in our info sessions this week.

So grateful for community friends like the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and all of the supporters who contributed to the GLV Covid-19 Community Response Fund! Thanks to your generosity, our students are able to break through the barriers introduced during this unprecedented time and achieve their goals to impact their work, families, and lives. Thank you!

Want to spruce up your resume or prep for the BG MultiFamily job fair next week? Reach out to our Career Counselor, Erin at [email protected] Have you signed up for the job fair yet? http://ow.ly/WbGB50AgZWY

BIG NEWS!! We've partnered with our friends at BG Staffing to offer a virtual job fair, next Thursday, July 2nd from 1pm to 6pm. Learn more about BG MultiFamily and sign up for the virtual job fair here: http://ow.ly/wZfr50Ah1c1

Congratulations to all of our 2020 graduates! Special thanks to all who joined us on Thursday for our virtual 2020 Graduation Celebration. Watch the full ceremony recording here: http://ow.ly/bhgS50AgZGA

Thank you to PBS39 and @BrittSween for this amazing story on the Haddad family and our virtual 2020 Graduation Ceremony last night. We are so grateful for our community support which enables us to continue to offer our programs at no cost! Thank you!

Today we recognize Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Like many of you, we watched the ceremony honoring George Floyd’s life and reflected on its tragic and unjust end. The brutal killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many countless other members of the Black community have affected all of us. Our organization is one that has historically lifted up and celebrated racial, cultur...al, and religious differences and we are devoted to removing barriers that prevent equitable access to a successful and meaningful life. As an educational organization, we fully understand that learning never stops. We are listening to our Black community members and are committed to looking inwardly to identify areas where we can improve as an institution devoted to equity and education. The feedback we are receiving will inform our efforts to institute meaningful change. We care deeply for our students and their families and we strive to see an end to systemic racism and social injustice. Creating a safe place for our students and removing the barriers between them and the education they deserve have always been and will continue to be our top priorities. In solidarity, Alan Salinger President, Board of Directors Jennifer M. Doyle, MPA Executive Director

Looking for a fun afternoon out next weekend? Join your favorite movie characters for a safe, family-friendly meet and greet at Becky's Drive-In on Saturday, June 20th from 12noon to 2pm. **A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Literacy Center** A special thank you to our friends at Becky's Drive-In for their continued support and passion for their community!

Get access to the FREE June Work From Home Certification course, morning session starting June 15th, by attending an info session next week: Monday, June 8 at 5pm or Tuesday, June 9 at 10am... Email Erin at [email protected] to register!

Are you waiting to hear from us about your ESL application? We're currently calling all 300 applicants. To protect the privacy of our staff, our outgoing calls show up as "private caller". Speed your application process by answering when a "private caller" is calling you.

Virtual GED volunteer opportunities available now! The Literacy Center is looking for virtual GED instructors, virtual GED classroom assistants, virtual GED study group leaders, and virtual GED tutors. Email Kristen at [email protected] to learn more!

Although I already know a lot about working from home - I've been doing it for more than 35 years - I am ready, willing and able to learn from those who are better at actually implementing the tools and techniques that will make me more effective in my work. Thank you for helping me to get better at this every day!" - May 2020 Work From Home Certification Graduate Don't miss your last chance to learn more about this exciting new program we will be offering again in June! Last info session tomorrow at 5:30pm. Email Erin at [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Registration for our next GED class - beginning June 2nd, meeting three days a week at 12:30pm-2:30pm - ends Monday! Register now here: http://ow.ly/48Nt50zNXuQ

Last week, we celebrated 27 graduates from our first cohort of the Work From Home Certification course. Want to be in our next cohort? Email Erin at [email protected] to sign up for one of our info sessions next week!

SO proud of all of our "How to Find Work From Home Jobs" students who just finished their last class! Congrats!

Today is your last chance to register for the June 2nd primary! Worried about going to a polling place during the Covid-19 outbreak? No problem - you can register to vote by mail! Register to vote here: http://ow.ly/Wk7J50zJkot Mail-In Ballot Application: http://ow.ly/gjFj50zJkos

A great tip from Brandi Frattini of CareerBuilder: It's really easy to get in a negative space and you don't want to go there and you don't want to bring that to the interview or the hiring process...job applicants should emphasize the positive things they have been doing during this time. Read more here: http://ow.ly/3ifX50zHkRF

Thanks to our generous donors and community supporters, we're able to offer our GED classes at no cost to you! Invest in yourself! Register now for our summer GED classes: https://theliteracycenter-lv.org/ged-classes/

There's still room in our How to Find a Work From Home Job info session tomorrow at 5:30pm. RSVP now to Erin at [email protected] or by calling our Help Desk at 610.435.0680! This free, online class begins Monday!