Literacy Action
MISSION
Literacy Action’s mission is to build better futures by empowering adults with literacy, life, and work skills. Our vision is to break the intergenerational cycle of low literacy and poverty.
Each year, we provide approximately 850 students with classes in adult basic education (including several levels of math and language arts), GED preparation, High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), English as a Second Language, as well as supplemental offerings in digital literacy, family literacy, and career development. Through an “E3” model focused on Education, Employment, and Economic Development, we provide our students with holistic support that integrates core educational and work-readiness services with access to vocational training, a strong employment network, and the types of career ladders that promote economic stability.
Interested participants can call (404) 818-7323 or complete the pre-registration form at literacyaction.org/student-pre- registration. Our Academic Affairs team will be in touch via email or phone number provided in the form to schedule a virtual orientation!
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- All Adults
- Dislocated Workers
- Homeless
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
- Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Public housing residents
- Refugees
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Youth Population
- All Youth
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- Banks County
- Barrow County
- Bartow County
- Butts County
- Carroll County
- Catoosa County
- Chattooga County
- Cherokee County
- City of Atlanta
- Clayton County
- Cobb County
- Coweta County
- Dade County
- DeKalb County
- Douglas County
- Fayette County
- Floyd County
- Forsyth County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Fulton County - North Fulton
- Fulton County - South Fulton
- Gilmer County
- Gordon County
- Gwinnett County
- Hall County
- Haralson County
- Hart County
- Heard County
- Henry County
- Jasper County
- Lamar County
- Lumpkin County
- Meriwether County
- Morgan County
- Murray County
- Newton County
- Paulding County
- Pickens County
- Pike County
- Polk County
- Rockdale County
- Spalding County
- Statewide
- Troup County
- Upson County
- Walker County
- Walton County
- White County
- Whitfield County
Eligibility Restrictions
Participants must be 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled nor required to be enrolled in high school.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Financial planning education
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- Mentoring
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Pre-placement assessment
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Resume development
- Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
- Varied job search and placement services
- Virtual services available
Post-employment Services
- Financial planning education
- Post-placement follow-up
- Virtual services available
Supportive Services
- Adult literacy and basic education
- Benefits counseling
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Basic financial education
- Behavior modification
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- Dealing with diversity
- Decision making
- Emotional intelligence
- Goal setting
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
- Virtual services available
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Industry Recognized Credentials
- Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
SPECIAL SKILLS
Earn the Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate by passing the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment, which defines and assesses the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and higher education.
Soft skills training is training that focuses on developing skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving. Other soft skills include emotional intelligence, a positive attitude and taking the initiative. Participants earn a GeorgiaBEST Certificate. GeorgiaBEST soft skills include punctuality, teamwork, communication, attitude and more.