Workplace Literacy Training for Central Alabama Employers
Literacy programs tailored to the needs of businesses who want to help their employees grow.
What We Offer
Preparing Adults for Career Success
The Literacy Council offers both Adult Basic Literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages tailored to meet the needs of businesses who wish to help employees improve their literacy.
We offer virtual classes, reviews of workbook lessons and employee-completed materials, and computer-based individualized learning followed by teacher/tutor consultation.
Workforce Literacy opportunities include reading and writing, industry-specific instruction, numeracy, and digital literacy. Programming begins with business consultation on employee needs, employee literacy assessments, and enrollment in classes or one-on-one tutoring partnerships. For churches, nonprofits and community groups, we also offer literacy consulting and training for organizations.
Related reading: What Low Literacy Costs Central Alabama Employers
How Programs Begin
Three Steps
1. Business Consultation: We meet with you to understand your employees' needs.
2. Employee Literacy Assessments: We assess employee skill levels so instruction starts in the right place.
3. Enrollment: Employees enroll in classes or in one-on-one tutoring partnerships.
ESOL for Multilingual Workforces
English for Speakers of Other Languages
TLC's English for Speakers of Other Languages Program serves hundreds of people from more than 70 different countries working to improve their English language skills. Between 2023 and 2024, student enrollment grew by 36%.
It is our fastest-growing program area. For businesses with multilingual employees, ESOL is often the place to start.
Why Literacy
Literacy Is the Key to Opportunity
58% of adults in Central Alabama need improved literacy.
24% of Alabama adults read at the lowest literacy level.
Adults with stronger literacy skills have better job opportunities, higher incomes, and greater independence.
Service Area
Where We Work
The Literacy Council serves Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, St. Clair, and Blount counties.
