Starting August 18, Literacy SC will launch Road to Work, a free, year-round job readiness program for adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Classes meet twice a week at Transitions Homeless Center in downtown Columbia.
The program focuses on practical employment skills—finding the right job match, completing applications, preparing for interviews, and staying focused during life’s toughest challenges. But it’s also about rebuilding confidence.
“There’s a powerful misconception that people experiencing homelessness don’t want to work,” said instructor Ryan Munn. “Most do—they just need someone to walk with them, not ahead of them.”
By hosting the program at Transitions, participants avoid transportation hurdles and can start learning right where they live. The ultimate goal: better employment outcomes, increased income, and greater housing stability.
Volunteers are needed to greet students, hand out materials, and assist instructors. To sign up, visit literacysc.org/point.
Pictured above are Ryan Munn, Program Instructor, Literacy SC, and Shanice Bligen, Vice President of Programs, Transitions Homeless Center.
