Northern Nevada Literacy Council provides English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Skills, high school equivalency preparatory instruction and workforce readiness instruction for adults 18 years of age and over. Northern Nevada Literacy Council (NNLC) provides Adult Basic Skill, English as a Second Language, and GED preparatory instruction to Washoe County adults 18 years of age and over who lac
k a high school diploma, GED credential, or sufficient English proficiency to function in the workplace. NNLC was founded in the early 1970’s and incorporated in 1980 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Its primary source of funding is grants through the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II of the Workforce Investment Act – federal legislation and appropriation that flows through the Nevada State Department of Education, Office of Adult Education. In addition to its local program of instruction, NNLC administers Nevada GED On-Line, an Internet-based statewide program that assists adults in preparing to take the official GED test.
