Adult Literacy & Education Support
Free. Flexible. Focused on Your Future.
Whether you're looking to improve your reading, earn your high school diploma, or feel more confident using technology, BC3's Adult Literacy Program is here to help—at no cost to you.
What You Can Learn
We offer classes and workshops in:
- High School Equivalency Prep (GED® and HiSET®)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Basic reading, writing, and math
- Computer skills and technology
Classes are available in-person, online, or a mix of both. Choose a day, evening, or weekend schedule that works for you.
Orientation
Attending a one-day orientation is your first step! Orientation includes introduction to the Adult Literacy program, placement testing, and class assignment.
Upcoming Start Dates
| 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Sept. 24 | Jan. 7 |
| Oct. 8 | Jan. 21 |
| Oct. 22 | Feb. 11 |
| Nov. 5 | Feb. 25 |
| Mar. 11 | |
| Mar. 25 | |
| Apr. 8 | |
| May 13 |
We're With You Every Step
We'll help you:
- Get ready for the GED® or HiSET® exams
- Build everyday reading and math skills
- Improve your English for work or daily life
- Learn to use computers for job searching and online tasks
- Manage your money and plan for your future
Volunteer and Make a Difference
Make a difference in your community. Help adults reach their goals while gaining valuable
experience.
We need volunteers in Butler and Mercer counties.
Call 724-287-8711, Ext. 8350 to get started.
Ready to take the next step?
Adult Literacy News
Accolades
I probably would not have been able to do this without Caris (Doss). She sat down with me and showed me everything I needed to do, things I needed to work on, and practice. It brought so many different kinds of feelings knowing I accomplished this and got it done.
Cheyenne Tribble - Mercer
This gave me a second chance. I went through a military program and didn’t quite complete there. BC3 made it to where I could finally finish it and get on with my life. Trish (Canedy) really inspired me. She built me up. She made me feel confident about myself. And it finally worked out for me.
Marcin Cooper - Butler
It really helped me. I tried to get my GED twice before on my own. I’ve always had a hard time learning. And honestly, they made it so easy. Any time I doubted myself, my teacher quickly would tell me I could do it and believed in me. She believed in me more than I believed in myself, and that is really what helped so much.
Sarah Gamble - Butler
In high school, I struggled a lot academically and with confidence. But then I found BC3’s program for adult literacy and it completely changed everything. This wasn’t the same as high school. I felt very confident going to class and it made me enjoy education again. I went there willingly. This definitely improved my confidence. I feel like I can do a lot more with my life.
Damion Fair - Butler
It gave me the motivation. I did not believe in myself at all before I started at BC3. My teacher pushed me and gave me the motivation and helped me to get it done. I feel proud. Happy. Accomplished.
Carol Havrilesko - Cranberry Township
They helped me and they encouraged me. They believed in me when I said I could not do it. If I wanted to give up they were always there encouraging me. Education is important. I came from a place where I felt like I did not always have a chance. It was important to feel like I had a chance and that people believed in me.
Cearra Mackalica - Butler
BC3’s program changed my life. It allowed me to accomplish something I always wanted but wasn’t able to do alongside most of my peers. Obtaining my GED has opened so many doors. The world feels like my oyster! My teacher, Caris, was phenomenal. She was my biggest supporter and became a close mentor to me. The entire staff showed me such kindness and made me feel seen. I’m filled with gratitude, pride, and a whole new level of confidence coming out of the program. I am so excited to be wrapping up this chapter of my life and moving on to a new one as a college student at BC3.
Natalie Miller - Evans City
It took only a few months and I was very pleased with the results. My teacher was really encouraging. She was really driven herself. She makes you want to be there. She makes you feel no matter what, you can get to where you need to be. I feel like I can go to college, and that’s what’s important to me.
Stephanie Montgomery - Butler
It gave me confidence in myself and rebooted my mind. It opened me up academically and gave me more confidence in myself academically. I feel like I can shoot for the stars now. I graduated.
Noah Polley - Butler