AES Literacy Institute helps individuals 17+ that did not graduate high school by offering a 3 to 6 month alternative program that allows them to earn their Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency. Students use a blended learning curriculum to obtain subject mastery before given vouchers to take official equivalency exams at no-cost to the student. AESALI serves as both a prep site and a test center. When prep and testing is done at one location, students have a better chance of being successful. AES Literacy Institute also provides its' participants and their families with a variety of wrap around and support services through its many partnership connections such as: housing/utility assistance, transportation, mental health services, hygiene, groceries, technology distribution, college placement, and career training and referrals.
Our mission is to motivate underprivileged adult learners to obtain the education and career training necessary to be self-sufficient. By reducing barriers and increasing access career opportunities we will help restore dignity and improve quality of life.
Technology such as Laptops and Tablets
TI - 30XS calculators
Printing/Copying Services
Help Fundraising
At AES Literacy Institute (ALI) a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. AES Literacy Institute Incorporated (ALI) and its affiliates do not discriminate against employees, students, or clients based on race, color, birth origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or religion affiliation. ALI consistently seeks ways to enhance the quality of life for individuals by providing high quality educational services that prepares its participants to enrich their lives and to contribute to the betterment of the community.
We're committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts industry of the nonprofit sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.
To provide informed, authentic leadership for cultural equity, AES Literacy Institute strives to:
- See diversity, inclusion, and equity as connected to our mission and critical to ensure the well-being of our staff and the arts communities we serve.
- Acknowledge and dismantle any inequities within our policies, systems, programs, and services, and continually update and report organization progress.
- Explore potential underlying, unquestioned assumptions that interfere with inclusiveness.
- Advocate for and support board-level thinking about how systemic inequities impact our organization's work, and how best to address that in a way that is consistent with our mission.
- Help to challenge assumptions about what it takes to be a strong leader at our organization, and who is well-positioned to provide leadership.
- Practice and encourage transparent communication in all interactions.
- Commit time and resources to expand more diverse leadership within our board, staff, committee, and advisory bodies.
- Lead with respect and tolerance. We expect all employees to embrace this notion and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices.
Organization name
AES Literacy Institute
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty, Employment & Workforce Development, Education - Career Prep
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
8204 Elmbrook Dr Ste 213