Free Adult Education in Chatham County
A Letter from Vicki Newell, Executive Director Dear Friends, We had a great year at Chatham Literacy. We continued to grow our organization and enhanced our offerings for our students. We forged new partnerships in the community with a variety of businesses and organizations. We also expanded our programs and our geographical reach into rural […]
JOB OPENINGS: Program Coordinators (2 positions available) Chatham Literacy seeks two talented, upbeat people as Program Coordinators – managing the recruitment, orientation, training, ongoing support, in-service training opportunities, and retention of tutors and adult learners. One program coordinator is needed for our Adult Goal-Based Program, and one program coordinator is needed for our Digital Literacy program. […]
In a recent interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Armando, one of our dedicated ESOL students at Chatham Literacy. According to his tutors, Sara Colaianni and Angela Privitere, Armando came from Cuenca, Ecuador to Chapel Hill with his family (wife Maria, Andres – 14, Nataly – 8, Daniel – 6) in the summer […]
Chatham Literacy celebrated its learners with a festive Student Appreciation Event on Tuesday, December 10th. The office was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas decorations and a tree that captured everyone’s attention. Learners from ESOL, Financial Literacy, and Citizenship classes gathered to share their experiences and enjoy hot chocolate and Mexican sweet bread. […]
Esther Carillo is one of Chatham Literacy’s dedicated students in the ESOL program. Married to Luis Aguila, another participant who recently became a naturalized citizen, Esther is also the proud mother of three children. Over 20 years ago, she arrived from Mexico, and is now a naturalized citizen, thriving in her role at a local […]
May 15, 2025: The 2025 Spring for Literacy Luncheon, featuring guest author Marjorie Hudson. Read more…
Chatham Literacy helps adults, living or working in Chatham County, N.C., acquire the literacy and educational skills they need to function successfully in society. When an adult learns to read, write, and understand English, do basic math, and use computers, they gain skills they need to lift themselves out of poverty. — ProLiteracy
