Building Literate Communities
In NYS, there are over
3.4 Million
Individuals who lack their HS Diploma, Englishlanguage proficiency, or both
In NYS, there are over
Literacy New York continues to highlight the Educate and Elevate campaign for adult literacy.
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of Literacy New York recently announced that longtime Program Services Director Kathy Houghton has been appointed as Executive Director
Read MoreRecently, the Ulster Literacy Association helped two young men from the Philippines escape a trafficking situation after five years of being trapped and abused on a Hudson Valley farm.
Read More40%of low-skilled Americans
have earnings in the bottom
On average, a
High School Graduate Lives 6 to 9yrs
In the last 30yrs
workers without a High School
Degree experienced an
Adult education programs in all 50 states and seven territories assist adults in building skills and earning credentials that lead to postsecondary education, sustainable employment, and economic self-sufficiency.
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We are proud to announce that 28 LiteracyCNY students have graduated at a ceremony held with the Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (SEOC).
Read More22% percent of New York State residents suffer needlessly from low literacy, severely limiting their quality of life and often leading to unemployment, poverty, health issues, and even incarceration.
