When Omar first came to York Literacy Institute, he had a clear goal: earn his High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma so he could continue his education. Omar had been preparing to attend college when he discovered that his previous school transcript could not be...

Adults come to York Literacy Institute’s (YLI) Digital Literacy classes for many different reasons. Some are retired and want to feel more confident shopping or paying bills online. Others are looking for work, changing careers or returning to school. They also bring...

As part of York Literacy Institute’s 50th Anniversary celebration, YLI welcomed Dr. James Norrie, author of Beyond the Code: AI’s Promise, Peril and Possibility for Humanity, for Authoring Insights, an evening exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on...

In July, we celebrated the remarkable leaders whose vision, service, and generosity have shaped our organization over five decades at our 50th Anniversary Leadership Luncheon. In attendance were past and current executive directors, board chairs, Literacy Empowerment...

York Literacy Institute will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a special community presentation exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on education and literacy. The event, “Authoring Insights: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education and...

Maril Thanks to support from several generous donors, York Literacy Institute is able to provide financial scholarship awards to students each year. Below is an overview of the various funds, who supports them, what they can be used for, award amounts, and timing of...

  Adrian, originally from Cuba, is making a new start in the United States. After studying culinary arts, he realized that art was always a constant passion. Now, Adrian is balancing his work as an artist with learning English as a Second Language (ESL) at the...

  Every summer and winter, York Literacy Institute (YLI) partners with the Adult & Continuing Education Center at York County School of Technology (YCST) to offer the Healthcare Career Pathways course—a two-week program designed to help adult learners prepare...

  If you're an adult in Pennsylvania looking to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, you have two main options: GED® (General Educational Development) and HiSET® (High School Equivalency Test). What is the difference between GED® and HiSET®? They are...

  We’re excited to participate in York’s 24-hour day of giving – GIVE LOCAL YORK – on April 30 and May 1 from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. York Literacy Institute is proud to be one of the over 300 participating non-profit organizations working to make York County a great...