Beyond Literacy

Quick shoutout to our Hanwha workplace ESOL participants! We’ve enjoyed the opportunity to learn alongside you and help introduce a little more Philly-specific vocabulary into the mix… or should we say, a few more jawns.😉

Proud moment for BeLit's grad Karen who is featured in this blog, sharing her journey into the construction trades.

Her story is exactly why we do this work - connecting adult learners to real, career-building opportunities. Read more and hear directly from apprentice voices across Philly: https://www.phila.gov/2026-05-01-national-apprenticeship-week-2026-apprentice-voices/

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: “Apprentice Voices” | Uncategorized Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 with "Apprentice Voices”

Day 1 = ✅✨ kicked off our newest cohort today with bright beginnings, big goals, and shared commitment to making a difference in our communities 💙

Huge shout out to our incredible workforce partners at for making this opportunity possible and for investing in the next generation of community health leaders. Let’s go 🚀

🎉Big congratulations to the newest graduates of BeLit’s Energy Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program!🎓

This determined cohort completed an intensive, career-focused training pathway that tackled hands-on technical training, strengthened their academic skills, and earned industry-recognized credentials including OSHA-10, NCCER Core, EPA RRP, BPI ALCI, and HAZWOPER.

As these grads step forward into Philly’s growing energy and infrastructure workforce, their focus and determination represent exactly the kind of talent our region needs!🦺💼💡

More snow!❄️☃️🌨️ All BeLit classes are remote Monday & Tuesday so everyone can stay safe and dig out. We’ll be back onsite in person Wednesday- til then, see you online!💻📑📚