Committee for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS)

Adult Literacy Program
St. John’s University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439

Agency Contact
***MUST Schedule with the Office of AS-L
asl@stjohns.edu
(718) 990-8331

Nature and purpose of agency
This program, in tune with St. John’s Vincentian mission, will assist adults of all ethnic backgrounds to become literate and obtain the necessary skills to secure employment, become self-sufficient, and pursue further education. This program meets the need of thousands of New Yorkers, especially in Queens.

Tasks available for students
Students will work with the adult students and assist the workshop instructor. They will work one on one and in small groups to assist the students with basic educational skills in literacy, writing, mathematics, history, ESL, and GED preparation.

Time requirements
This program is held on St John's University Queens Campus on from:

                                                          6:00pm - 9:10pm on Monday through Thursday

                                                          9:30am - 12:45pm on Saturdays

Student awareness/special instructions
Visit the Office of Academic Service Learning - Lourdes Hall, St. John's University Queens Campus.

Agency directions
These workshops are held on the Queens Campus of St. John’s University in Marillac Hall.