Hassan is a Data Coordinator for the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing. Born in Afghanistan, Hassan came to the United States with nearly ten years of experience in software engineering and graduated from Kabul Central University.
In August of 2021, the Afghan government collapsed. Hassan was participating in a project that helped facilitate his move to the United States one year later. He enrolled in English classes at Literacy Pittsburgh. He heard about Literacy Pittsburgh’s Career Services in one of his classes. Hassan worked with Career Advisor Callie Angelo to reformat his resume, practice interview questions, and search for jobs.
“I gained very good knowledge about interviews and gained more confidence,” Hassan says. “I really appreciate Literacy Pittsburgh and Callie.”
“Almost all my friends were telling me I should start a normal job, a starter job, for my first job in the United States. But based on my experience and knowledge I wouldn’t accept a job that paid twelve or thirteen dollars per hour.” Hassan says. “If it wasn’t for Literacy Pittsburgh’s help, I couldn’t get the job I have.”
Literacy Pittsburgh (formerly Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council) helps create better lives through learning. Recognized as a national leader in adult and family literacy, Literacy Pittsburgh is the largest provider of adult basic education in Allegheny and Beaver Counties. Last year, Literacy Pittsburgh helped more than 4,000 individuals acquire the skills needed to reach their fullest potential in life and participate productively in their communities. Literacy Pittsburgh provides free, personalized instruction in workforce readiness, high school diploma test preparation, digital literacy, English language learning, math, reading, and family literacy through one-to-one and small class instruction. Founded in 1982, it serves local adults through numerous neighborhood locations and its Downtown Pittsburgh Learning Center.
