Literacy can be defined as "the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society". Our curriculum offers General Education, Technology and Career Development courses designed to assist you in acquiring skills necessary to position yourself for a better paying job or simply to acquire knowledge you have always desired.
Look alongside every winner and you will find caring people offering encouragement, support and assistance. We invite you to take a course or volunteer and help us improve the futures of the church and the world.
Statistics:
Illinois unemployment reached 9.3% or 1,200,000 people in December 2010.
Underemployment statistics are not included in the official unemployment numbers.
Workers with less than a high school diploma are four times more likely to be unemployed.
84% of the need for English as a Second Language courses in Illinois is not being met.
To eradicate generational poverty.
The Joseph Business School (JBS) is a world class institution that equips entrepreneurs and individuals using practical and biblical principles to raise up companies and create wealth to transform desolate places into flourishing communities for the glory of God.