May is:

Bathroom Tissue and Water Bottle Month!

In addition, please help the Council by donating a book of stamps or an ink cartridge!

Cartridge Types: (Dell 7Y743 & 7Y745)


Tutors Wanted:

Your gift of time can change a person's life. The Kern Adult Literacy Council needs your help. See the FAQ link above.  Become a volunteer today!

Next Tutor Training:

June 19, 2012      
5:30 p.m. @ 331 18th St.
(West of Union Avenue)

E-mail us or call 661-324-3213 for more information. 

Print our 2012 Brochure

Learn about our Leadership Development Internship Program

Print our Leadership Development Internship Form

 

Welcome to Kern Adult Literacy Council - Celebrating 46 Years of Service

OUR MISSION:

To improve the quality of life for Kern County residents, by teaching individuals to read, write and speak the English language and by enabling them to become more productive members of our community.

OUR PROGRAMS:

  • Family Literacy Program (FLP) offers free literacy instruction for all Kern County residents and their families.
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) offers free one-on-one instruction or small class instruction at three levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced.
  • General Educational Development (GED) Program offers free tutoring in six subjects to all adults who would like to pass the GED.
  • Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program offers tutoring in basic skills, such as reading, writing, arithmetic, and other skills required to function in society. 

Did you know...

  • Over 66,700 Kern County adults have not attained a 9th grade literacy level.
  • Over 228,600 Kern County adults lack the basic literacy skills needed to perform daily job functions.
  • Over 126,800 Kern County residents do not speak English well enough to function in everyday life.
    (US Census Bureau 2005-2009 American Community Survey)
  • Health officials have long lamented the gaps in literacy that plague many patients, particularly the poor or poorly educated. Study after study has found that the inability to read or understand basic terms, such as "elevate" or "take on an empty stomach," places patients at high risk for complications and rehospitalization. (Article in the Bakersfield Californian 2008)
Majestic Properties is GIVING BACK 5%. Here's how...

"Majestic Properties feels blessed to be in a position that allows us to give back to the communities we serve. We donate at least 5% of all earned, net commissions to the charity of our client’s choice. We believe we can make a significant impact to better the communities in which we live. We encourage our clients to select the charity so they may also feel the joy of helping others."

Please visit Majestic Properties website at http://www.mymajesticproperties.com/community/ for further information.

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