Oct. 26, 2021 12:19 pm
Adult learners need digital literacy, too
By combining traditional literacy and digital literacy education, this partnership between Comcast and Beyond Literacy wants to ensure that adult learners of all backgrounds have the tools needed to succeed.
Jun. 23, 2021 3:02 pm
Peirce College launches accelerated degree to help Philly’s displaced workers through the post-pandemic recovery
PA's only institution of higher education focused entirely on adult learning, the 156-year-old college will offer Career Bridge, a degree program combining an accelerated time frame and stackable credentials, starting in the fall.
Apr. 29, 2021 12:42 pm
Beyond Literacy: Combining nearly 90 years of history into one org
Two prominent adult literacy orgs announced their merger this week, creating the largest adult education agency in the city.
May 20, 2020 12:03 pm
Opinion: Adult education isn’t a priority in the FY21 budget — but it should be
Even though adults are often forgotten in the talk about education programming and funding in Philadelphia, these learning communities are robust and growing, say guest columnists Amy Ballard and Bryce Bayer.
Oct. 1, 2019 11:00 am
Center for Literacy opens doors to jobs and education
Last program year, CFL opened the doors for 1,045 adults: 53% were non-native English speakers, 47% were native English speaking students.
Sep. 30, 2019 3:00 pm
JEVS+SNHU partnership is creating affordable, flexible degree programs for Philly
The program allows students to make their own schedule and get help from JEVS coaches.
Sep. 30, 2019 8:00 am
LaSalle University launches the Small Nonprofit Learning Center
"While there’s no denying that bigger nonprofits have some distinct advantages, we celebrate what small nonprofits can achieve by strengthening core infrastructures," says Laura Otten, director of the university's Nonprofit Center.
Sep. 25, 2019 5:06 pm
These are the organizations you recommended for adult education
Here are the Philly nonprofits our readers said offer exemplary services in Philadelphia.
Sep. 24, 2019 1:00 pm
PASCEP blazed trails in the continuing ed landscape of the city. And it’s still going strong
The Pan-African Studies Community Education Program at Temple has offered low-cost academic and life skills classes for adults since 1975.
Sep. 16, 2019 8:00 am
Want to upskill? Consider learning American Sign Language
Columnist Krys Sipple talks to folks at the Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre about how, for certain occupations, the ability to communicate in ASL is vital.