NJ Department of Labor Awards $1.1M to Libraries for Adult Literacy Services

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced the 14 recipients of $1,128,273 in grant funding through the Community Library Adult Literacy and Career Pathway program (CLALCP), which aims to expand adult literacy services in the Garden State.

“Our libraries have always been the cornerstones of our communities, and this program will provide these important partners with resources they need to offer literacy and career services,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo.

Grants were awarded to the following recipients:

Atlantic City Free Library                                          $94,600

Elizabeth Public Library                                             $103,378

Englewood Public Library                                          $49,138

Gloucester County Library System                            $101,200

Jersey City Public Library                                         $110,000

Kearny Public Library                                                $55,000

Maplewood Memorial Library                                   $81,636

Millville Public Library                                              $55,000

New Brunswick Free Public Library                          $109,836

Newark Public Library                                               $94,923

Plainfield Public Library                                             $80,410

Somerset County Library System                               $58,411

South Brunswick Public Library                                $54,135

Union Public Library                                                  $80,606

Grant funding will contribute to vital programs such as basic adult literacy courses, English language learner courses, stackable credential training, and job search assistance. Additionally, many libraries have partnered with local workforce development providers to assist New Jersey residents in gaining the education and skills necessary to support themselves and their families.

To read the full Notices of Grant Opportunity, please visit https://www.nj.gov/labor/forms_pdfs/Programs/NGO/FY20/19020CLALCPFY20NGO.pdf.

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