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Sep 7, 2023 Articles
Behind the scenes: English class at McIntyre Elementary
Aug 8, 2023 Articles
UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center welcomes Literacy Pittsburgh
Aug 7, 2023 Articles
Celebrate Make-a-Will Month by making your will today
Aug 2, 2023 Articles
Workforce development and career exploration
Jul 21, 2023 Articles
Is planned giving right for me?
Jul 6, 2023 Articles
Join the 2023-24 Compass AmeriCorps team!
Jul 6, 2023 Articles
Board of Directors news
Jun 9, 2023 Articles
State legislators advocate for adult literacy funding
State legislators advocate for adult literacy funding
Jun 9, 2023 Articles
Video honored at 29th Annual Communicator Awards
May 16, 2023 Articles
Business English class boosts skills and creates bonds 
May 15, 2023 Articles
Literacy Pittsburgh in your neighborhood
May 11, 2023 Articles
One Big Table raises $83,000
Apr 6, 2023 Articles
Microsoft certification prep classes
Apr 4, 2023 Articles
Welcome new staff and board October 2022 - March 2023
Welcome new staff and board October 2022 - March 2023
Apr 4, 2023 Articles
Literacy Pittsburgh honored with Webby Award
Apr 4, 2023 Articles
Just One Tick
Mar 9, 2023 Articles
Alena's little library
Mar 7, 2023 Articles
International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day messages
Mar 7, 2023 Articles
The year in review: 2021-22
The year in review: 2021-22
Feb 10, 2023 Articles
GED classes at Beaver County Jail
GED classes at Beaver County Jail
Feb 10, 2023 Articles
Andrea Clark-Smith
The essence of diversity and inclusion
Feb 10, 2023 Articles
Federal funding will expand career support
Federal funding will expand career support
Feb 7, 2023 Articles
career services
Career assistance at Literacy Pittsburgh
Jan 16, 2023 Articles
Candid transparency seal
Literacy Pittsburgh recognized for transparency
Jan 13, 2023 Articles
BOA
Literacy Pittsburgh receives Bank of America grant
Dec 7, 2022 Articles
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Tutor pulse survey launched
Dec 7, 2022 Articles
Literacy Pittsburgh named a best place to work
Nov 8, 2022 Articles
Family Literacy students and staff celebrate
Strengthening families
Nov 7, 2022 Articles
Literacy AmeriCorps
Building community capacity through service
Oct 10, 2022 Articles
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Your vote counts
Oct 7, 2022 Articles
Welcome new staff and board April–September 2022
Welcome new staff and board April–September 2022
Oct 7, 2022 Articles
health literacy month
October is Health Literacy Month
Oct 7, 2022 Articles
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Employee Training Services video debuted
Sep 16, 2022 Articles
Implicit bias workshop held for staff
Implicit bias workshop held for staff
Sep 16, 2022 Articles
Student Services department added
Student Services department added
Aug 10, 2022 Articles
Beaver Wall
Beaver County news
Aug 10, 2022 Articles
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Workforce development initiatives
Jul 11, 2022 Articles
Diversity inclusion equity
Diversity, equity, and inclusion plan approved
Jul 8, 2022 Articles
Former board president looks back
Jul 8, 2022 Articles
Federal earmark enables program expansion
Federal earmark enables program expansion
Jun 7, 2022 Articles
GED
New GED Test Ready class launched
Jun 7, 2022 Articles
Mhra and girls
Refugee Resettlement in Pittsburgh
May 5, 2022 Articles
Marsha Kennedy
A 40th birthday ode by Marsha Kennedy
Apr 9, 2022 Articles
Volunteer Tutors Needed
Mt. Lebanon Library tutor training announced for April
Apr 7, 2022 Articles
Tuhin Das
Former student publishes poetry collection
Apr 7, 2022 Articles
Don Block accepts Wishart award
Don Block looks back on 40 years
Apr 7, 2022 Articles
Welcoming new staff October 2021 to March 2022
Welcoming new staff October 2021 to March 2022
Apr 6, 2022 Articles
Faces representing diverse backgrounds
DEIA update March 2022
Mar 23, 2022 Articles
Library photo
40 Years of growth thanks to you
Mar 10, 2022 Articles
The year in review 2021
The year in review 2021
Feb 3, 2022 Articles
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Celebrate with us!
Jan 14, 2022 Articles
Board of Directors news
Board of Directors news
Dec 9, 2021 Articles
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Boosting employee skills at Jefferson Hospital
Dec 9, 2021 Articles
Students are tested each year.
Measuring Student Success
Nov 4, 2021 Articles
Cheryl Garcia
Cheryl Garcia named CFO of the Year
Oct 15, 2021 Articles
A volunteer helps a student learn English
Carlynton School District hosts free adult English classes
Oct 6, 2021 Articles
Math brush up student Jeremy
Student Spotlight: Jeremy
Oct 6, 2021 Articles
Welcome new staff summer and fall 2021
Welcome new staff summer and fall 2021
Oct 5, 2021 Articles
Photo of construction worker hammering wood frame
Student testifies to PA Senate and Labor & Industry
Sep 22, 2021 Articles
Literacy Pittsburgh student Mukamazina earns citizenship
Aug 25, 2021 Articles
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Vendors needed for City Theatre event
Aug 14, 2021 Articles
The American Dream
Aug 6, 2021 Articles
Job search help
Literacy Pittsburgh awarded job training grants
Aug 5, 2021 Articles
Services update
Services update
Aug 5, 2021 Articles
Fast facts: The year in review
Fast facts: The year in review
Aug 5, 2021 Articles
Adults learning in a classroom
In-person tutor training returns!
Aug 5, 2021 Articles
Young Professionals Board elects new officers
Young Professionals Board elects new officers
Aug 5, 2021 Articles
female manufacturing worker
Adult Education and Workforce Recovery Fund
Jul 8, 2021 Articles
Ellis Island
Sit with our students: Ellis Island
Jul 8, 2021 Articles
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New class offerings at Bidwell Training Center
Jul 8, 2021 Articles
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Literacy Pittsburgh awarded grant to expand digital literacy classes
Jun 4, 2021 Articles
What students want
What students want
Jun 4, 2021 Articles
A dental hygenist
Supporting economic mobility
May 11, 2021 Articles
Day of Understanding is an opportunity for open dialogue to inspire change.
Day of Understanding
May 7, 2021 Articles
Welcome new staff and board
Welcome new staff and board
May 7, 2021 Articles
GuideStar Seal of Transparency
Literacy Pittsburgh recognized for data transparency
Apr 14, 2021 Articles
Gloved hands holding a vaccine vial and needle
Employee training increases vaccination capacity
Apr 13, 2021 Articles
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We stand against hate
Apr 13, 2021 Articles
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Preparing students for the building trades
Apr 13, 2021 Articles
Pennsylvania Senate chamber
Lend your voice to support our students
Mar 31, 2021 Articles
Compass AmeriCorps Member Mike Knapp
Member Spotlight: Mike Knapp
Mar 4, 2021 Articles
Hands of different races reaching out
Embracing equity
Mar 4, 2021 Articles
A group of adult learners celebrates success
Supporting student success
Mar 4, 2021 Articles
Digital Learning Day
How to thrive in a digital world
Feb 25, 2021 Articles
Parents and children study together
Supporting parents and children
Feb 2, 2021 Articles
Innovation fuels opportunity
Feb 2, 2021 Articles
Strategic plan: Sustainable
Strategic plan: Sustainable
Jan 16, 2021 Articles
Career flowchart on chalkboard
Career accelerator gears up for second cohort
Jan 16, 2021 Articles
U.S. Citizenship Advocacy alert
Advocacy alert: Citizenship test changes
Dec 8, 2020 Articles
Strategic plan: Ready
Strategic plan: Ready
Dec 3, 2020 Articles
Pennsylvania Capitol Building
Advocacy update
Dec 3, 2020 Articles
Holiday traditions
Holidays around the world
Dec 3, 2020 Articles
Compass AmeriCorps members bond over Zoom
Compass AmeriCorps welcomes new cohort
Dec 3, 2020 Articles
Young girl does schoolwork
Oasis Tutoring program expands to ECS
Nov 12, 2020 Articles
English language learners and their tutors
Bridging cultures
Nov 4, 2020 Articles
Tis the season for giving
Giving back
Nov 4, 2020 Articles
Strategic plan: Relevant
Strategic plan: Relevant
Nov 3, 2020 Articles
Digitial literacy creates job opportunities
Digital literacy fellow named
Nov 3, 2020 Articles
Literacy Pittsburgh students give thanks
Giving thanks
Nov 3, 2020 Articles
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New Immigrant Workforce Program launched
Oct 7, 2020 Articles
Pennsylvania Capitol Building
Take action for our students
Oct 6, 2020 Articles
A forklift driver moves pallets
Career Accelerator: Supporting economic recovery
Sep 4, 2020 Articles
A computer keyboard backlit in blue
Ready & Relevant: Tech lending
Sep 4, 2020 Articles
Staff members review data dashboard
Ready & Relevant: Data-driven decision making
Aug 7, 2020 Articles
English language learners practice speaking and listening.
New student orientation goes virtual
Aug 7, 2020 Articles
Volunteer and adult student in tutoring session
Volunteer tutors make a difference
Aug 7, 2020 Articles
Family of six with a colorful children's block tower
Family Literacy program expands
Jul 9, 2020 Articles
United States Census 2020 logo
Make sure YOU are counted!
Jul 9, 2020 Articles
Class updates
Class updates
Jun 19, 2020 Articles
Man sitting outside, smiling at a tablet in his arms
Ready and Relevant update: A teacher's perspective
Jun 11, 2020 Articles
Black Lives Matter
Racial justice
Jun 8, 2020 Articles
Open book with coffee mug
Quarantine reads
May 12, 2020 Articles
Hand holding a key
Beyond survival: Unlocking potential
May 12, 2020 Articles
Using subtitles to learn English
How watching TV helps me to improve my English
Apr 21, 2020 Articles
Students learn job search skills through web conferencing
Immigrant Workforce Program boosts job search skills
Apr 14, 2020 Articles
Ready & Relevant update: Upskilling in the face of uncertainty
Ready & Relevant update: Upskilling in the face of uncertainty
Apr 14, 2020 Articles
"Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late" story time
Keep the kiddos busy—Pittsburgh-style!
Apr 13, 2020 Articles
Virtual staff meeting with family and furry friends
Learning never stops
Mar 26, 2020 Articles
One Big Table: An International Tasting
One Big Table postponed
Mar 14, 2020 Articles
One Big Table features immigrant artisan market
One Big Table sneak peek: Artisan market
Mar 10, 2020 Articles
computer photo
Ready & Relevant: Digital literacy
Mar 10, 2020 Articles
2020 U.S. Census
U.S. Census: Be counted!
Mar 10, 2020 Articles
Bhutanese student prepares for U.S. citizenship test with her instructor
A helping hand to join our great land
Mar 10, 2020 Articles
americorps members
Compass AmeriCorps now accepting applications
Mar 9, 2020 Articles
New U.S. citizens during Literacy Pittsburgh ceremony
Statement opposing proposed USCIS fee increases
Feb 3, 2020 Articles
Literacy volunteers share their vision for their students
A vision for 2020
Jan 1, 2020 Articles
The year in review 2018-19
The year in review 2018-19
Dec 31, 2019 Articles
Tutor and Student
Oasis program adds two new districts
Oct 3, 2019 Articles
Family literacy learning space
Family Literacy moves to bigger and better site
Oct 1, 2019 Articles
Dolls
We're All Neighbors Collection
Sep 6, 2019 Articles
Conference photo
Literacy Pittsburgh hosts international conference
Aug 30, 2019 Articles
students in conversation
Student Writings: Immigration in Pittsburgh
Aug 28, 2019 Articles
award
Literacy Pittsburgh hosts naturalization ceremony
Aug 9, 2019 Articles
Ready and Relevant
Fast tracking students into high-demand careers
Aug 7, 2019 Articles
Compass AmeriCorps member Andrew
Member Spotlight: Andrew
Jun 3, 2019 Articles
Health
Sit with our students: Health literacy
Jun 2, 2019 Articles
family photo
Immigrant services website debuts
Mar 29, 2019 Articles
Members of Thrive joined staff and students for Cinema in the Park.
One thing millennials aren’t killing is activism
Mar 20, 2019 Articles
Josh and Christel
Career mentoring program helps students DREAM BIG
Feb 26, 2019 Articles
MLK
Sit with our students: Letter from Birmingham Jail
Feb 26, 2019 Articles
The future is skills
Feb 25, 2019 Articles
student and tutor
Behind the scenes: Becoming a tutor
Jan 24, 2019 Articles
Family
Holidays around the world
Dec 20, 2018 Articles
Tutor and Student
Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring expands to Wilkinsburg School District
Dec 20, 2018 Articles
Statement opposing public rule changes impacting immigrants
Statement opposing public rule changes impacting immigrants
Dec 3, 2018 Articles
student graduation
Celebration of success
Nov 16, 2018 Articles
broken heart
We stand with our community
Oct 28, 2018 Articles
Silliness is the same in ANY language! Family Literacy students enjoy making art during a field trip to the Braddock Carnegie Library, organized by our Office of Public Art artist-in-residence Mary Tremonte.
Family Literacy: It takes a village
Oct 18, 2018 Articles
Parkway West office opens
Parkway West office opens
Oct 18, 2018 Articles
Carey Harris
Carey Harris named chief executive officer
Oct 5, 2018 Articles
Americorps Staff Photo
Compass AmeriCorps strengthens our community
Sep 20, 2018 Articles
Mike
Member Spotlight: Mike
Sep 20, 2018 Articles
Sit with our students: College transitions
Sit with our students: College transitions
Aug 22, 2018 Articles
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Career & Education Fair
Aug 21, 2018 Articles
Tutor and Student with flag
Sit with our students: U.S. citizenship
Jul 14, 2018 Articles
Beaver County Image
Literacy Pittsburgh expands into Beaver County
Jul 1, 2018 Articles
Don Block announces retirement
Don Block announces retirement
Jun 12, 2018 Articles
New Name
Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council changes name to Literacy Pittsburgh
May 1, 2018 Articles
Our April 2018 Career and Education Fair introduced 100 students to more than forty employers and postsecondary schools.
Behind the scenes: Career and Education fairs at GPLC
Apr 13, 2018 Articles
Employees of Maher Duessel recently visited for a Classroom Conversation Partners class to help ESL students practice their speaking and listening skills. 
Three easy ways to give to GPLC at work
Feb 2, 2018 Articles
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald served as keynote speaker for the 13th annual Graduation Celebration and congratulated students on their success.
Celebrating our grads on International Literacy Day
Sep 8, 2017 Articles
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GPLC’s Board of Directors adopts strategies to serve students better
Aug 12, 2016 Articles
Students honored for giving back to the community
Students honored for giving back to the community
Aug 3, 2016 Articles
Transitions Manager Andrea Horton-Mericli meets with a student about his career goals and what skills and training are needed to reach them.
Planning for the next step: Transition to college, job training and careers
Jan 15, 2016 Articles
Tutors in GPLC’s OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring program help students in grades K-4 develop reading skills and self-esteem.
Behind the scenes: Children’s literacy at GPLC
Jan 10, 2016 Articles
You helped Antin realize a lifelong dream when she was sworn in as a U.S. citizen. She is pictured at her naturalization ceremony with her daughter, Maya, and U.S. Agriculture Secretary and Pittsburgh native Tom Vilsack.
Behind the scenes: GPLC and U.S. citizenship
May 10, 2015 Articles
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Creating capacity: GPLC and Compass AmeriCorps
Mar 15, 2015 Articles

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