by Amanda Bates | Apr 3, 2024
BeLit’s biggest celebration of the year is almost here! Honor the life-changing achievements of 100+ inspiring graduates of BeLit’s GED/HiSET, Workforce Pre-Apprenticeship, English Language Proficiency and U.S. Citizenship programs. Join our grads, their... by Amanda Bates | Jul 11, 2023 | BeLit Bulletin, Learner Spotlight
We were honored to have two BeLit students speak as representatives of their class: Jen Marenbach at our BeLit Graduation Celebration event, and Amira Sloan at Philadelphia’s Citywide Graduation ceremony honoring high school equivalency earners. We invite you to... by Amanda Bates | Aug 2, 2021 | BeLit Bulletin, Learner Spotlight
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Vernon Newsome, 35, Graduate For recent BeLit grad Vernon Newsome, family is his inspiration and support system. “It felt amazing to send pictures to my mother and grandmother in my cap and gown,” he said.Vernon grew up in West Philadelphia... by Amanda Bates | Jul 6, 2021 | BeLit Bulletin, Learner Spotlight
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Christina Battle, Graduate Christina Battle was overwhelmed with excitement the morning of June 16th when NBC10’s film crew arrived at her North Philadelphia home to feature her as a Beyond Literacy graduate. She knew earning her High School... by Amanda Bates | Jun 16, 2021 | News Story
PHILADELPHIA | JUNE 16, 2021 10:43 PM The 41 graduates form the Beyond Literacy Program in Philadelphia all have worked very hard to achieve their goals. Comcast, NBC10’s parent company, surprised them all on their special day. NBC10’s Steven Fisher has their...