This list provides a starting point for additional assistance with, and information regarding, adult education in the local area. See also Mentoring.
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA LITERACY COUNCIL
Committed to improving the literacy of all adults in Cumberland and Dauphin counties.
717-763-7522
225 Herman Ave., Lemoyne
www.cplc-adultliteracy.blogspot.com
EMPLOYMENT SKILLS CENTER
Helps people achieve personal growth and job betterment through education and training.
717-243-6040
29 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle
www.employmentskillscenter.org
FRIENDS OVER FENCES
Helps inmates and ex-offenders to be successful members of society by mentoring, training and helping them find suitable housing and employment.
www.friendsoverfences.org
LITERACY COUNCIL OF LANCASTER-LEBANON
Provides opportunities for lifelong learning and learning for life.
243 Schneider Drive, Lebanon
717-274-2554
407 Lafayette St., Lancaster
717-295-5523
www.getliterate.org
PENN STATE EXTENSION OFFICES
A modern educational organization dedicated to delivering science-based information to people, businesses, and communities.
Cumberland County
717-240-6500
Dauphin County
717-921-8803
Lancaster County
717-394-6851
Lebanon County
717-270-4391
Perry County
717-582-5150
York County
717-840-7408
PENNSYLVANIA COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
Provides access to Pennsylvania workforce development and independent living services provided by the Departments of Labor & Industry and Human Services.
Capitol Region:
717-783-3270
100 N. Cameron St., Suite 101, Harrisburg
Cumberland County:
717-243-4431
1 Alexandra Court, Carlisle
www.cwds.state.pa.us
PERRY COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
Mission is to provide educational programs for Perry County residents and their families that will enable them to better function as productive, responsible citizens.
133 S. Fifth St., Newport
717-567-7323
866-781-7323
www.perryliteracy.com
PROBE (Potential Reentry Opportunities in Business and Education)
Offers career development and financial literacy programs to help participants build self-esteem and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Tri-county office (Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties):
717-939-2260
Lebanon office (also serves western Berks County):
717-273-2090
www.probepa.org
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION
In Self-Sufficiency Program, clients are paired with case managers who will help to set goals, identify challenges, and map a course to success, all while focusing on strengths and skill building along the way.
717-232-9757
1514 Derry Street, Harrisburg (main office)
www.cactricounty.org
TRI-COUNTY OIC ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Offers recruitment, outreach, basic literacy skills, training, vocational skills training, job development, counseling, and placement services to hundreds of students each year.
717-238-7318
500 Maclay St., Harrisburg
www.tricountyoic.org
YORK COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
Literacy services for adults
717-845-8719
800 East King Street, York
www.yorkliteracy.org/public
YW-WORKS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
(YWCA of Greater Harrisburg)
Offers skills assessment, training and help with attaining employment
717-234-7931
1101 Market St., Harrisburg
www.ywcahbg.org/programs/yw-works-employment-program#.Xq7wQC-z2Rs