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Literacy Pittsburgh expands into Beaver County
Jul 1, 2018 Articles
Don Block announces retirement
Don Block announces retirement
Jun 12, 2018 Articles
Executive director search underway
Executive director search underway
Jun 12, 2018 In the News
Inaugural One Big Table celebrates Pittsburgh's diversity
Inaugural One Big Table celebrates Pittsburgh's diversity
May 31, 2018 In the News
One Big Table 2018 recap
May 22, 2018 Event Updates
Is it possible to preserve your culture as an immigrant in Pittsburgh?
May 17, 2018 In the News
Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council changes name to Literacy Pittsburgh
May 1, 2018 Press Releases
Partner Spotlight: Whitehall Library
Apr 23, 2018 Partner Spotlights
Our April 2018 Career and Education Fair introduced 100 students to more than forty employers and postsecondary schools.
Behind the scenes: Career and Education fairs at GPLC
Apr 13, 2018 Articles
Employees of Maher Duessel recently visited for a Classroom Conversation Partners class to help ESL students practice their speaking and listening skills. 
Three easy ways to give to GPLC at work
Feb 2, 2018 Articles
SEEN in the City: Leaders for Literacy luncheon
SEEN in the City: Leaders for Literacy luncheon
Oct 16, 2017 In the News
Student Spotlight: Hindreen
Oct 10, 2017 Student Spotlights
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald served as keynote speaker for the 13th annual Graduation Celebration and congratulated students on their success.
Celebrating our grads on International Literacy Day
Sep 8, 2017 Articles
Ivonne attended GPLC classes and worked with her tutor, James, to improve her English skills and employment options.
Poised for success: An immigrant’s story
Aug 15, 2017 Student Spotlights
Student Spotlight: Shawnice
May 10, 2017 Student Spotlights
Student Spotlight: Emmanuel
Feb 6, 2017 Student Spotlights
Don Block: Trump should make adult education a priority
Don Block: Trump should make adult education a priority
Jan 15, 2017 In the News
Student Spotlight: Jamila
Nov 22, 2016 Student Spotlights
Leaders for Literacy Luncheon held at the Fairmont
Leaders for Literacy Luncheon held at the Fairmont
Oct 24, 2016 In the News
GPLC’s Board of Directors adopts strategies to serve students better
Aug 12, 2016 Articles
Student Spotlight: Idario
Aug 10, 2016 Student Spotlights
Students honored for giving back to the community
Aug 3, 2016 Articles
Transitions Manager Andrea Horton-Mericli meets with a student about his career goals and what skills and training are needed to reach them.
Planning for the next step: Transition to college, job training and careers.
Jan 15, 2016 Articles
Tutors in GPLC’s OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring program help students in grades K-4 develop reading skills and self-esteem.
Behind the scenes: Children’s literacy at GPLC
Jan 10, 2016 Articles
Pittsburgh's New Immigrants: Refugees face challenges and opportunities
Pittsburgh's New Immigrants: Refugees face challenges and opportunities
Dec 15, 2015 In the News
Student Spotlight: Nate
Nov 4, 2015 Student Spotlights
Volunteer tutors boost adult literacy in Allegheny County
Volunteer tutors boost adult literacy in Allegheny County
Aug 2, 2015 In the News
Downtown Macy's building to lose OASIS to closer parent organization
Downtown Macy's building to lose OASIS to closer parent organization
Aug 2, 2015 In the News
You helped Antin realize a lifelong dream when she was sworn in as a U.S. citizen. She is pictured at her naturalization ceremony with her daughter, Maya, and U.S. Agriculture Secretary and Pittsburgh native Tom Vilsack.
Behind the scenes: GPLC and U.S. citizenship
May 10, 2015 Articles
Pittsburgher helps refugees settle in for their American dream
Pittsburgher helps refugees settle in for their American dream
Apr 8, 2015 In the News

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