Meet John

       John works for ARCA in Human Resources.  He works three afternoons a week.   He is also a student in ARCA Literacy.   John has taken many of his new literacy skills and applied them to his job. 
"I love my  job and I am learning so much," he said.  He also said his improved computer skills give him more confidence on the job.
   In literacy, John practices data entry in Microsoft Excel.   He also has become very good at using the internet.   
"I have found a lot of new programs on the internet."
  John has found several typing websites  that are both fun and interactive.
He plans to stay at his job for now.   A future goal of his is to go back to school and study
culinary arts.

Back to School

  It's that time of year again - ARCA Literacy participants are teaching sign language at area preschools.    City programs generously donate books that ARCA students get to hand out to each child. The children love to learn sign language, read stories with us and then take a book home to share with their family. ARCA students have been traveling Albuqerque Headstarts for 8 years, sharing their love of reading and sign language with preschoolers in the community.