Carteret Literacy Council
Building Skills.
Changing Lives.
OUR PROGRAMS
Making a Difference
ABOUT US
Carteret Literacy Council has become a beacon for adults seeking to improve their literacy, by giving them pathways to essential skills.​​The council emphasizes the inclusive nature of its services, catering to individuals from many different countries, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds.​​Success for the individuals and families we serve rests on a collective community approach that shapes a path to a thriving life. We are committed to the success of our students, staff, volunteers, and the program.​ ​​Trust and integrity: Our students, colleagues, community partners, funders, and donors entrust us to fulfill our mission and we believe that it is our duty to be worthy of that trust.​​Inspire possibilities: Our programs inspire adults to realize their potential by meeting them where they are and helping them set and meet their own goals.​
Council Receives ProLiteracy® Grant
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The Carteret Literacy Council (CLC) has been selected
as a ProLiteracy® Literacy Opportunity Fund
award recipient, an honor that recognizes outstanding
community-based literacy programs nationwide.
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This grant will help CLC expand programming, offset day-to-day operational costs, host educational events, and purchase essential learning materials. The ProLiteracy® Literacy Opportunity Fund, supported by the Nora Roberts Foundation, awards funding through a competitive application process that carefully considers each organization’s needs and plans for strengthening services to adult learners.
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We are proud to share that CLC was one of only 30 organizations across the United States selected to receive a portion of $148,000 in funding.
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CLC is committed to empowering adults in Carteret and Onslow counties through basic literacy instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, workforce readiness training, and more. This grant will allow us to expand access and opportunities and improve outcomes for the learners we serve.
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Our community is stronger when every citizen has the opportunity to reach their full potential. This grant will allow us to deepen our impact, broaden our reach, and continue building brighter futures for individuals and families across our region.
Accessibility Statement
The Carteret Literacy Council is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Carteret Literacy Council is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Carteret Literacy Council. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:
Phone: 1.252.808.2020
E-mail: carteretliteracy@gmail.com
Visitor Address: 4907 Bridges Street Extension, Suite C, Morehead City, NC 28557
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