Program areas at LCWM
The Literacy Centers Family Literacy program has grown to be the largest in Michigan and one of the largest in the country. Instructing more than 380 parents of young children in 4 school districts and head start, the program recognizes that the whole family benefits when parents strengthen their literacy skills. In 2024, the Literacy Centers program was selected as one of three partners in a national cohort of high performing family learning systems.
The Literacy Center delivers high-quality English language and literacy instruction to adults across multiple program offerings, including one-on-one tutoring, citizenship classes, family literacy classes, workforce development programs, community classes, and health literacy programs. Thirty professional instructors and 182 volunteer Literacy coaches drive the work. In the year ending June 30, 2024, 225 volunteers donated approximately 8,200 hours, an estimated value of $268,590.
A key player in workforce development, the Literacy Center offers context-specific programs for businesses and job seekers. We are the largest provider of integrated education and training (IET) for trade certification programs in Michigan, delivering pre-employment certification classes in pharmacy technician, medical billing, certified nurse aide, and construction.