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Centenary Literacy Volunteers outlines adult basic education and a pilot to re‑engage high‑school dropouts
Summary
Pat Quay, executive director of Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College, described adult basic‑education and ESL programs, partnerships with Bossier Parish Community College, and a pilot to catch at‑risk high‑school students and help them earn HiSET diplomas.
Pat Quay, executive director of Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College, described legacy adult education programs — including adult basic literacy, HiSET/GED preparation and English‑as‑a‑second‑language classes — and recent partnerships that funnel learners into college and the workforce.
Quay said the organization expanded tutor capacity from about 8 to 53 tutors in four years, used Caddo Parish grant funds to purchase equipment and plans to invest in a customer‑relationship management tool to better track student progress. He described a pilot that catches students contemplating dropping out and transitions them to HiSET preparation and supports; he cited a recent student who earned a HiSET diploma on the first attempt after referral.
Commissioners thanked Quay for the literacy pipeline work and discussed opportunities to connect the program with community library and school initiatives. Quay provided a website and phone number for volunteers and donations.
