Beyond Books 2024
On Thursday, March 21st, 2024, scaleLIT hosted our seventh annual fundraiser and awards ceremony, Beyond Books. With over 120 amazing guests and three truly inspiring award winners, The Library was buzzing with excitement and energy. Laughter, chatter, and new connections filled the air as everyone came together for an unforgettable evening.
Night of 1,000 Stars 2023
Night of 1,000 Stars 2023 celebrated the incredible journeys of adult learners who've shown unwavering determination and perseverance in their pursuit of education
AEFL Week 2023
Year after year, AEFL Week serves as a reminder of the many ways that adult education changes lives every day! We're grateful to everyone who worked with us to make AEFL Week 2023 a success. Uplifting adult education is essential in strengthening our communities, creating equitable opportunities, and building a future that works for everyone.
Careers de Mayo 2023
The National Able Network and Illinois Department of Employment Security recently hosted the fifth annual Careers de Mayo event at the Near West American Job Center in Pilsen! Featuring a career fair with support and referral opportunities for attendees, Careers de Mayo helps connect job seekers with relevant community resources and employers in a collaborative and celebratory space.
Beyond Books 2023
On April 13, 2023, scaleLIT hosted our sixth annual fundraiser and awards ceremony, Beyond Books. With over 130 guests and 3 inspiring award winners, good conversations and connections were abundant. Guests, sponsors, and all involved helped make the event successful; this support ensures scaleLIT can continue serving the community through advocacy, direct service, and access to equitable resources in literacy education and workforce development.
Digital Learning Lab 2022-23 Midpoint Event
On February 24th, over 40 adult educators from across Illinois gathered for the Digital Learning Lab midpoint event hosted by Google. During the event, scaleLIT’s EdTech Director Michael Matos led cohort members and SMEs in reporting on their collaboration and findings through the first half of this year’s sprints.