York County Literacy Council (YCLC) will offer free classes and training programs. YCLC provides free literacy and educational opportunities for adults, age 18 or older, in York County in an effort to help them achieve educational goals, obtain or improve employment opportunities, prepare for post-secondary education, and improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.
An orientation for Pre-Nurse Aide Training classes will be offered on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 8. Pre-Nurse Aide Training classes will begin Monday, Aug. 26, and run for three weeks. This course is an opportunity for attendees to see if a health care career is for them. The course will help attendees to get ready for a Certified Nurse Aide Course in a post-secondary school. Potential financial aid may be provided through Career Link, and health care employers will meet with the class.
Citizenship instruction and naturalization services are available. Lessons include American Government, American History, Citizenship Test Preparation, English Language Lessons for Reading and Writing, and Consultation on the Naturalization and Application Processes. Attendees must be a legal permanent resident with at least five years of residency (or three years if married to a U.S. citizen), be a person of good moral character, be age 18 or older, not have traveled outside the U.S. for over six months in one calendar year, and know the basics of English, including basic reading and writing.
Classes to prepare for the High School Equivalency test (GED or HiSET) are available. Several instruction classes will be offered. Instructors prepare students to succeed on the subtests one at a time until students obtain their diploma. Students must attend an orientation and register for the classes.
The Adult Learner's Class is a remedial program that incorporates the multisensory approach in its curriculum. Students attend classes and have the opportunity to also participate in the online program.
English as a Second Language classes focus on instruction for adult students in basic conversational English through advanced English. Multi-level classes are provided. An orientation and entrance test determines the class level.
Volunteer tutor trainings prepare individuals to help an adult in York County to meet their educational goals such as basic reading skills, English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency Certificate, and math skills. Volunteer tutors do not need a background in education. The next free, 15-hour training will be offered in August. Participants must attend all of the training sessions.
Readers may call the York County Literacy Council at 717-845-8719 or visit http://www.yorkliteracy.org for additional information or to register for a class. Offices are located in York and Hanover.
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