History:  Who We Are

Helping all individuals reach their full potential is central to Metro's mission. The college has a long tradition of offering developmental education services that assist students who are at a pre-college level attain the skills necessary to be successful in college-level coursework. This focus is emphasized through the Literacy & Workplace Skills' commitment to student success, student-centered learning, and teaching excellence.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of Literacy & Workplace Skills is to strengthen students' basic literacy, academic and workplace skills through high quality classroom experiences and learning community support systems. 

Our Programs and Descriptions

Academic Offerings:

• Workplace Skills
  Workplace Skills for credit classes offer instruction in basic employability skills and strategies for personal and workplace success.

• GED
  General Education Development offers Continuing Education instruction in basic skills and GED preparation. In addition, the department offers GED testing services.

• Continuing Education ESL

           Continuing Education ESL is intended for literacy level non-English speaking

           students.  The classes focus on basic English skills and survival English skills. 

Department Contacts

Sue Raftery, Dean of Literacy and Workplace Skills

Diane Good-Collins, Academic Affairs Associate