Literacy Chicago Changing with the Times - 5:13
Richard Dominguez
Posted Jun 25, 2018
Literacy Chicago is creating new and exciting programs and providing workforce readiness training and career pathways to adults with low literacy skills.
Hosted by: Paul Lisnek Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
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