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NEMCC Adult Education receives $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

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BOONEVILLE, Miss. (07/10/2024) — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Northeast Mississippi Community College's Adult Education a $10,000 grant to support Adult Literacy.

This local grant is a part of the Foundation's more than $10.6 million donated to support adult, family and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates.

With today's grants, the DGLF also surpasses helping more than 20 million individuals achieve their educational dreams since its start in 1993.

"We are honored to receive this money on behalf of Northeast MS Community College and continue our mission to improve reading levels and overall educational attainment in our service area, and we hope that this funding will help to better serve our students," said NEMCC director of adult education Laurie Kesler.

Northeast's Adult Education mission is to bring out the best in all students by helping them master the most important skills for success.

Whatever is needed to earn the High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, to be trained in locating that perfect job, or just to learn the skills to succeed at work, Adult Education can help.

Whatever a person's goals may be, Adult Education is here to help them move forward.

Some of the programs offered by Adult Education at Northeast include:

  • Smart Start Training, both in-person and hybrid, to develop job skills to be successful in college or employment.
  • ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC).
  • Day and night classes, both in-person and hybrid, to fit any schedule.
  • Classes in Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Union Counties.
  • Career coaching and planning for a brighter future.
  • Short-term workforce training to assist to create more job opportunities.
  • Industry-recognized national certifications to aid in job readiness.
  • Scholarships and incentives for financial assistance.

For more information about the Adult Education program or any of the services that it offers, contact the Office of Adult Education at 662-720-7184.

"We believe individuals of all ages deserve access to a quality education, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation is thrilled to support thousands of learners across the country as they enrich their lives with literacy and education," shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. "This year's spring grant cycle is equally exciting as we surpass impacting more than 20 million individuals. We hope these funds provide resources needed to positively change students' lives, helping them to build a brighter future for themselves and generations to come."

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports organizations that increase access to educational programming, stimulate and enable innovation in the delivery of educational instruction and inspire a love of reading. Each year, DGLF awards funds to nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer and youth literacy programs. The Foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning how to read, speak English, or prepare for the high school equivalency exam. Referrals to a local organization that provides free literacy services are available online here or through referral cards found in the Learn to Read brochures that are available at the cash register of every Dollar General store.

About the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $250 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 21.5 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides financial support to schools, nonprofit organizations and libraries within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores and distribution centers. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation or apply for a literacy grant, visit www.dgliteracy.org.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College's Adult Education recently received a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) to support Adult Literacy.

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