About Bridging the Gap
LCAC’s Bridging the Gap program provides various services that improve literacy across the age spectrum and help remove employment-related barriers that prevent immigrant and native-born households from becoming self-sufficient. Addressing a variety of literacy and educational gaps for families through education and opportunity allows adults and children to experience literacy advancement. LCAC offers all components the program at the Lorton Community Center including English as a Second Language (ESL), Kids Education, Back2School outreach, adult introductory computer classes, and resume classes.
Computer Skills Course
This four-week course covers computer basics, Microsoft Office, email, G-Suite, and more.
ESL
The English Empowerment Center, in partnership with LCAC, offers Basic courses throughout the year designed to teach the foundation skills adult English language learners (ELLs) need to speak, understand, read, and write English. The curriculum focuses on American culture and life skills essential to the workplace, community, and family, which includes an introduction to technology through blended learning. Intermediate courses are also available to those who place out of the beginner program.
In Partnership with…
Resume Workshops
Adults work with skilled volunteers/agencies that help with resumes and assist with the job search.
LCAC provides food, clothing, emergency financial assistance and outreach programs to southeastern Fairfax County.
Mailing Address:
LCAC P.O. Box 154, Lorton, Virginia 22199-0154
Client Service Location:
9520 Richmond Hwy
(in the Lorton Community Center)
Lorton, Virginia 22079
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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