Colorado Literacy Programs

The Learning Source
2004/05 Neighborhood Learning Centers

  • For 38 years, The Learning Source has been providing adult basic education (ABE), GED Diploma preparation and English language acquisition classes for adults in metro Denver’s communities. We continue to provide these classes with the assistance of 100 volunteers each year.

All Saints English Language Center
Calvary Baptist Church English Language Center
First Avenue Presbyterian Church English Language Center
Belmar ABE/GED Center

Contracts and Workforce Development Sites

  • The Learning Source partners with both agencies and Colorado businesses to educate potential and existing workforces.

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2004/05 Student Profile

  • Ages: 16-20 (11%), 21-34 (60%), 35-44 (21%), 45+ (8%)
  • Gender: 60% women and 40% men
  • Ethnicity: 61% Hispanic, 13% Black, 14% White, 10% Asian, 2% Native American
  • Last Grade Completed: 55% entered the program having completed between the 5th and 10th grade
  • 36% of our students are unemployed. Another 24% indicate they are not in the workforce. Employed adults comprise 25% of our students
  • 15% of our students are on public assistance.
  • 52% of our students enrolled at the pre-literacy and beginning levels
  • 45% of our students had completed their educational level by June, 2002. Additionally, 13% moved to a higher level to further their studies.

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