Since 1985, the Durham Literacy Center (DLC) has provided free instruction and tutoring to over 18,000 adults and out-of-school youth.
Amid Durham’s exciting growth and change, the DLC remains the leading independent adult literacy provider in Durham County, the only community-based organization focused entirely on adult literacy.
The Durham Literacy Center…
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Teaches adults to read and write
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Prepares out-of-school youth and adult learners to pass high school equivalency tests, such as the GED® and HiSet®
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Provides English classes for immigrant adults
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Provides high school equivalency and life skills classes for incarcerated youth at the Durham County Detention Facility
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Trains and supports hundreds of volunteers each year to help students achieve their educational goals