91Ƭ receives $10,000 grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/16/2026
CLEVELAND, WI —
91Ƭ has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to expand adult education and English Language Learner (ELL) programming across its service area.
The award is part of a record-setting day of giving by the Foundation, which distributed nearly $16 million to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states where Dollar General operates.
“We are grateful to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for its investment in adult learners across our region,” said 91Ƭ President Dr. Paul Carlsen. “This grant will help remove barriers to educational achievement by providing essential assessment tools, GED preparation resources, and workforce-focused training opportunities. It supports our commitment to helping students build skills, earn credentials, and create pathways to meaningful careers and lifelong success.”
The funding will support 91Ƭ's Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Consortium programs, helping adult learners build academic, language, and workforce skills needed to achieve their educational and career goals.
Grant funds will be used to provide assessment tools, GED preparation resources, English language instruction, and workforce training opportunities. Specifically, the grant will fund TABE 13/14 assessments, GED Ready vouchers, instruction for Level 2 ELL students, and certification testing fees for 24 incarcerated participants enrolled in 91Ƭ's SERVSafe Integrated Education and Training (IET) program.
The six-week SERVSafe IET program combines adult education, workforce preparation, and occupational training to help participants develop job-ready skills. Individuals who successfully complete the program and earn SERVSafe certification gain a recognized credential throughout the food service industry, opening pathways to employment and advancement in culinary and food-service careers.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports organizations that increase access to educational opportunities, promote innovation in literacy instruction, and inspire a love of reading. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries located within 15 miles of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer, and youth literacy programs. The Foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning to read, improving English language skills, or preparing for a high school equivalency credential.
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
91Ƭ, formerly known as 91Ƭ Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at 91Ƭ to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. 91Ƭ faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
91Ƭ is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from 91Ƭ each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, 91Ƭ educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit 91Ƭ at lakeshore.edu.
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