Programs and Classes
Our Programs
Literacy Connection helps people transform their lives by cultivating literacy skills that promote economic and social success. Our multigenerational and multidisciplinary programs are designed to address a wide variety of literacy needs.
Our youth program serves Henderson County students ages 11-18. The youth program provides both academic assistance and interactive journaling opportunities so students can meet educational and socioemotional goals.
Our adult literacy programs serve Henderson County and Transylvania County community members ages 18+ who are native English speakers as well as those who are learning English as a new language. Adults come to us to achieve a variety of educational and workplace/workforce goals that may include improving communication skills for job promotion, obtaining a high school equivalency certification, or obtaining U.S. citizenship.
We offer our services and materials for free.
Please follow the links below to learn more about the programs we offer.
Call us at 828-696-3811 if you would like to become a volunteer, student, or supporter.
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Employee Education
Employee Education Program transforms lives through improved literacy and English language acquisition by providing individuals with the skills needed to be independent adults and/or acquire self-sustaining employment.
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Citizenship Tutoring
Literacy Connection’s Citizenship Program offers help preparing for the United States Citizenship/Naturalization exam
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Youth/Teen Literacy
Literacy Connection’s Youth/Teen Literacy Program is available to all youth 11 to 18 years-of-age who attend Henderson County Public Schools and need academic assistance or help with socioemotional learning.
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Family Literacy
Literacy Connection recognizes that truly improving literacy requires a multigenerational approach. Our program utilizes a nationally recognized evidenced-based curriculum to combine English Language Acquisition for parents and kindergarten readiness for PreK children.
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Digital Literacy
Literacy Connection is offering language and translation assistance to community members who sign up to take the Northstar Digital Literacy online program through the Henderson County Public Library.