Durham Literacy Center Information

The Durham Literacy Center is the leading independent organization dedicated to providing free literacy and job-readiness skill development to adults and out-of-school youth in Durham County. In the midst of Durham’s exciting growth and change, the Center remains the leading independent adult literacy provider in Durham County, the only community-based organization focused entirely on adult literacy. You knew that, but many don’t, and we ask your help in raising awareness about the DLC’s work. There’s a lot to talk about. The Durham Literacy Center … Teaches adults to read and write Provides English classes for immigrant adults Prepares out-of-school youth and adult learners to pass high school equivalency tests, such as the GED Assists adults and youth in job-readiness and career pathways Teaches Durham residents basic computer skills Provides GED and life skills classes for incarcerated youth at the Durham County Detention Center The DLC empowers program participants by giving them the literacy skills to improve their own lives and the lives of their families. In turn, DLC graduates empower our community through their productive citizenship. The DLC partners with many agencies like Durham Technical Community College, the Durham County Library, El Centro Hispano, the East Durham Children’s Initiative and more. We’re proud to have been recognized locally and statewide for our high quality programming, strict accountability and solid results. To achieve our mission, the DLC trains and supports several hundred volunteers who serve more than 600 students each year. Over the past three decades, the DLC has helped more than 16,500 residents move ahead. Think what that’s meant to Durham.