*Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council is the host site for Literacy AmeriCorps, and played a very important role in the production of both episodes. GPLC's GED prep and adult basic education are featured in Episode 1, and GPLC's Families for Learning (located in Northview Heights, on Pittsburgh's North Side) is featured in Episode 2.
*Contact GPLC at (412) 661-7323

Check out GPLC's web site here!

*Mission Statement

The Mission of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council is to ensure that youths and adults have basic reading, writing, and math skills so that they may reach their fullest potential in life and participate productively in their community. This is done by (1) direct instruction of youths and adult learners and by (2) providing leadership and resources to other agencies to maximize the effectiveness of all people who address this problem.

About Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council

The Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council is the only nonprofit agency in the Pittsburgh area whose sole mission is adult literacy instruction. Each year, GPLC serves over 2,000 students whose goals are to improve their basic literacy skills in reading, writing, math, and computers. These goals may include acquiring a high school equivalency diploma, developing the life skills necessary to function effectively in everyday life, or learning word processing in a technologically advanced environment, to name a few.

*People who might be eligible to participate in programs at GPLC include:

  • Adults who are at least 16 years of age and interested in basic skills or GED instruction
  • Parents and their preschool children who are interested in a family program.
  • Foreign born adults who need to develop their fluency in English.
  • Foreign born adults who are interested in preparing for US citizenship.
  • Employers who require improved job-related skills for their employees.
  • Adults who want to develop or enhance their writing and research skills using computers.

*Types of programs that are available through GPLC include:

  • Basic Skills (reading, writing, and math)
  • GED preparation (high school equivalency diploma)
  • English as a Second Language (ESL-serving foreign born adults)
  • Citizenship preparation (serving adults who are contemplating becoming naturalized citizens)
  • Workplace skills development (serving employers and employees)
  • Families for Learning (serving parents and young children)
  • Computer-assisted instruction (at the GPLC technology center in downtown Pittsburgh, and at Careerlink in the Alcoa Building)

MORE!

a Message from the Executive Director, Donald Block

Don Block, Exec. Director of GPLCWelcome to Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council (GPLC).

Founded by one volunteer in 1976 and incorporated in 1982, GPLC has grown into one of the nations leading literacy programs for youths and adults. Many national organizations seek out GPLC as a partner in new initiatives because of the quality of our services and the expertise of our staff and volunteers.

Lifelong learning has become a requirement for adults in our rapidly changing world. We are pleased to be a resource for thousands of people who want to improve their lives through education. Over 2,000 students look to GPLC for assistance each year. We welcome your participation in our programs.

*This message was taken from a pamphlet published in 1998.

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