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West Tech launches family‑literacy classes in Pahokee through local partnership
Summary
West Technical Education Center officials told the commission they will offer Family IMPACT literacy classes in Pahokee in partnership with Bridges of Pahokee and the Pahokee Library; scholarships and a recent appropriation support enrollment.
West Technical Education Center representatives briefed the Pahokee City Commission on a new local offering: family literacy classes intended to raise adult literacy, numeracy and English language skills while connecting families to community resources.
Dr. Charlene Ford said West Tech—part of the Palm Beach County School District—has added programs such as medical assisting and continuing CDL training and that the center received an appropriation to support programming. Ford said West Tech will offer portable credentials that expand employment options and that the family literacy classes will be taught in Pahokee in partnership with Bridges of Pahokee; the partner will provide classroom space and childcare for participants.
Instructor Alanda Alsenat described weekly Wednesday classes with guest speakers (for example, financial‑education sessions from PNC) and a twice‑monthly table at the Pahokee Library to build outreach. The program fee was listed in the record as $30 but staff said the fee can be waived for eligible participants; scholarships are available and enrollment assistance is offered through West Tech staff.
Commissioners and staff discussed bringing West Tech programming into city‑run facilities on a recurring basis to reduce access barriers. The commission did not take formal action; staff will coordinate enrollment and outreach.
