The primary goal of the CELC is to make a significant impact
on the literacy level of the greater-Jackson area workforce
and thereby make a positive impact on the local, state and
national economy.
The CELC is an innovative program for the delivery of tutorial/basic
skills training; intermediate reading; GED preparation,
occupational skills; conflict/anger management; financial
management; teen pregnancy; parenting skills and English
as a Second Language training to undereducated/underemployed
adults 17 years of age and older.
• Learners are assessed to determine reading levels
and specific individual weaknesses in the content area.
• They work at their own pace and follow prescribed
individual education programs.
• The participants enrolled in this program will
be provided the following: (1) 75 hours of Basic and General
Education preparation in the five subject areas of the GED
Exam: writing, social studies, science, reading, and math.
• 75 hours of Workforce and Survival Skills training;
self-knowledge; decision-making; labor market awareness;
job applications; resume writing; interviewing and job keeping
skills.
• 25 hours of Parenting Skills training; motivating
your children to learn.
