ADULT LITERACY

Service Description:
  • One-on-one or small group tutoring for adults who want to improve their literacy skills
  • Volunteer tutors meet with clients in libraries or other public locations
  • Counties served; Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix
Eligibility:
  • 18 years and older (out of high school)
  • At or below 80% CMI annual gross (before taxes or deductions)

County

Household size – 1

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3

4

5

6

7

8

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Pierce

$73,680

$84,160

$94,720

$105,200

$113,680

$122,080

$130,480

$138,880

$147,280

Polk

$54,800

$62,640

$70,480

$78,240

$84,560

$90,800

$97,040

$103,280

$109,600

St. Croix

$73,680

$84,160

$94,720

$105,200

$113,680

$122,080

$130,480

$138,880

$147,280
  • Above 80% CMI may be considered, but asked to donate to cover the cost of learning materials
How to Apply:
  • Call Stephanie at 715-410-4735

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Our volunteer tutor and a retired Spanish teacher, Joyce (L), met with Karla and Cesar at the Baldwin Public Library over the course of a year to help them prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test – They passed!

West CAP’s Adult Literacy program removes barriers to success through one-to-one tutoring, GED prep, Alternative Adult Diploma, College and Career Readiness, Digital Literacy, Citizenship/Civics, Distance Learning, Adult Basic Skills, and more.

Lack of literacy skills often stops individuals from getting a job or advancing in their present job.  It also interferes with every-day communication such as speaking with or writing a note to teachers, doctors, or other providers.  Some learners want to enter post-secondary education but do not have the needed English language skills to succeed. Some learners want to earn a GED but need the one-on-one tutoring that the technical colleges cannot provide.

If you are interested in being a learner, please call Stephanie Stark at 715-410-4735 Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.

Some examples of success stories from our Literacy Program over the years include:

  • Book iconAn English Language Learner was able to enter post-secondary education after preparing for the TOEFL exam with her tutor. She had been working in a factory.
  • Book iconAn English Language Learner was able to write explanations of her songs with the assistance of her tutor for her music recital.
  • Book iconAn Adult basic Education learner read a magazine for pleasure for the first time in her life.
  • Book iconAn Adult Basic Education Learner with severe dyslexia is reading the Twilight Series using a book with audio. She is entering a pre-college reading class to help her prepare for college.
  • Book iconSeveral English Language Learners have successfully passed their U.S. Citizenship Test and have been sworn in as U.S. citizens.
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BECOME A LITERACY TUTOR

Help an adult learner improve their reading, writing, listening, and/or speaking skills.  Help someone finish their GED or apply for a better job. Meet at a convenient, public location like a library.  Service area includes St. Croix, Polk, and/or Pierce counties.  Typical tutoring sessions are one hour each week for 6 months up to one year.  Training & materials are provided. 

Questions?

Call Stephanie, Adult Education Program Coordinator at 715-410-4735 or email sstark@wcap.org.