The Community Education Newsletter |
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Fall classes have started!
We're excited for each student to learn and grow in their course.
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Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) week is a national initiative that raises awareness about the need and value of adult education and family literacy. One of the goals is to increase financial and societal support for adults with low literacy skills. This week also serves to celebrate and elevate businesses and educational programs–like IU13 Community Education—with media and the community. This year AEFL week took place from September 19-23. |
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Over the years, IU13 Community Education has touched the lives of many individuals, and we are honored to share a few quotes from successful alumni.
“Life is too short, so if there’s an opportunity, take it; you may not know what tomorrow brings,” Felicia, pictured lower left.
“It was hard battling with everything inside, but with my counselor’s help, I overcame my fear of failing again and in January 2022 made the appointment for my reading test,” Elizabeth, pictured, lower center.
“I received ongoing support from IU13 and my job trainer,” Jean, pictured, upper center.
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Liz Woratyla, who teaches a Pre-LPN/TEAS Training course, has worked for IU13 since 2012 and has seen many of her students flourish.
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Tim Talk
IU13 Community Education Program Director
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I was invited to give a 1-minute presentation for the Lancaster Chamber’s September 22nd “15 in 15” event, during which 15 participants had 1 minute each to give a presentation on “Upskilling and Reskilling” followed by discussion. I shared the following:
Employers everywhere are asking, “How can I keep my current workforce and attract new employees?” According to a recent Fortune newsletter, “The primary reason people join and stay in a company or organization is not that they want to earn more money and reach a high level of status (although they enjoy both), but because they want to belong.”
Many employers have relied on the healthy immigrant and refugee population to fill hiring needs which can sometimes lead to communication breakdowns, thus contributing to employees not feeling part of the social group.
To help bridge the language and cultural divide, IU13 Community Education provides bilingual navigation, which is designed to help refugees and immigrants successfully integrate into their places of employment. IU13 Community Education also provides free English as a Second Language classes in the community and on-site fee-based Spanish and English classes for incumbent workers.
The ultimate goal of our services is to help workplaces become attractive environments where all employees can feel a sense of belonging and stay with a company rather than joining the great resignation.
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Refugee Center Cell Phone Initiative |
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IU13 Bilingual Cultural Navigators work with refugee children and adults to connect them with social, educational, and medical opportunities that empower families. One of those opportunities includes access to a free phone or tablet. Included with the phone is 10G of unlimited calls, texts, and data as well as free monthly service for one year on AT&T or Verizon networks.
Refugees who have a Social Security number, a form of identification, and receive government benefits of any kind (such as food stamps, health insurance, etc.,) are eligible.
Click below to learn more.
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IU13 Community Education says farewell and best wishes to Refugee Center Coordinator, Khem Subedi, as he starts his own business.
We deeply miss Khem, but we’re happy that he has the opportunity to use his skills throughout the next stage of his life. Please join us in thanking Khem for his passion and dedication to Refugee Center programs and IU13 Community Education as a whole.
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IU13 Community Education provides a wide variety of daytime and evening educational and supportive services to adults in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.
Click on the links below or call us at 717-606-1708 for more information.
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Interested in supporting IU13 Community Education? Your donation helps students purchase bus passes so they can attend school, pay for the HSE test, or buy shoes for a new job. Please donate today!
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English as a Second Language
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GED | HiSET test prep classes
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Must be a United States Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) to enroll in classes
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ESL or HSE classes for parents of children between birth-3rd grade
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ESL classes with civics instruction and placement into job training programs
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Workforce Preparation Classes |
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Administrative Support Professional
Direct Care Provider
Teacher Assistant (Special Education)
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Services and Supports Include:
Paid Internships, Assistance in Seeking Employment, Training for Certification, Supportive Services, and more!
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**Youth must meet income and eligibility requirements.
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Bilingual cultural navigators connect children and adults with social, educational, and medical services in the community
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*IU13 Community Education classes and services provided directly by IU13 staff are free with limited exceptions. Additional services/tests provided by our partner providers may have costs. Please contact us with any questions. |
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Contact Information:
For more information about Community Education visit our website at:
Lancaster: 717-606-1708
Lebanon: 717-450-1525
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