Literacy is the foundation of opportunity and the cornerstone of success for individuals, families, communities, and companies. Investing in literacy yields benefits for everyone and ultimately makes the world a better place. Each adult education organization has a specific learner population. Once students achieve an eighth grade reading level, CLC refers the students to more advanced programs at Columbus Public Schools, Eastland Vocational School or Southwestern City Schools. Employers can contact The Literacy Initiative, a coalition of 44 adult literacy programs in Greater Columbus, to identify the best program and instruction method for their training needs.
Cost depends upon the type of program and the length of the contract.
Some employers negotiate a year or two-year contract with a training provider but typically employers negotiate a contract on a monthly basis, usually three months at a time. Employers must also take into consideration the cost of release time for employees to attend class as well as the cost of the contract. Employers can offset some of these expenses with federal and state grants and tax credits. CRIS maintains a database of interpreters and translators for more than 68 languages. CRIS can provide on-site interpretation.