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Carey Harris, Literacy Pittsburgh

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Feb 12, 2019

Being ready and able to access the opportunities presented by a shrinking labor pool & low employment rates, was the conversation between CEO of Literacy Pittsburgh, Carey Harris and host Sheila Hyland at the Heinz History Center. Harris says their services extend beyond providing professional teachers and trained volunteer tutors, to the opportunity for students to prepare for college and careers. LITERACYPITTSBURGH.ORG

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

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