LIU12 FCLC serves adult residents of Franklin County, PA who are 18 and older and in need of Adult Basic Education and/or English Language Learning services. Our volunteer tutors meet with enrolled learners in small groups or one-on-one at no cost to participants.
LIU12 FCLC also offers Coomunity events to the public in collaboration with other community agencies such as Franklin County Library System, King Street Church Ministry Center, and F&M Trust to strengthen literacy skills in beneficial areas like financial literacy, English Language Exchanges, digital literacy and more.
live within Franklin County, PA
be 18 years or older
NOT be enrolled in a K-12 school program or higher education institution
NOT be an F-1 Visa holder
Contact the LIU12 FCLC Student Support Coordinator at 717-504-4459 ext. 3502 to register for and complete one of our monthly Intake and Orientation sessions and complete an initial Skill Assessment
After this step is completed, participants will be placed in a group or pair that best meets their skill level and schedule.
Please note: Only adults who have REGISTERED for an Intake and Orientation session will be served. If a friend or family member would like to enroll, they must register for a session in advance. Anyone showing up for an Intake and Orientation session who has not pre-registered will have to register for the next available session.
IMPORTANT: Children should not be brought to Intake, Orientation, Assessments and are not permitted in group or pair sessions once a participant has enrolled.
Basic reading and math skills are important for those seeking to obtain and/or improve employment, training, or educational goals. For those who have a goal of getting their High School Equivalency Diploma, but need additional strengthening in these skills, our Basic Education groups may be their first step toward success. Other topics and skills that may also be included in instruction may be: digital, health, and financial literacy; math; science; soft skills; history, science, and other subjects as determined by LIU12 FCLC Coordinators and volunteer tutors.
Instruction may be provided in face-to-face, online, or blended formats.
English language skills are important for those seeking to obtain and/or improve employment, training, or educational goals. English language learners are supported in small groups designed to support them at the skill level they need. Reading, writing, speaking and listening in English are the focus of instruction. Outside practice of these skills is highly encouraged to support the development of English language proficiency.
Other topics may also be included in instruction - topics like: life and soft skills; digital, health, and financial literacy; math, science; and others subjects as determined by LIU12 FCLC Coordinators and volunteer tutors.
Instruction may be provided in face-to-face, online, or blended formats.
Community Workshops and Events are for all interested community members and are designed to benefit families in Franklin County. Workshops may include financial, digital, or health literacy activities, English language conversation groups or English Language Exchanges, or citizenship workshops.
Some Workshops and Events may require registration in order to make sure the proper amount of materials are prepared.