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Adult Literacy and Houston Money Week W/ Jackie Aguilera

Money Matters Episode 195: 4.03.2018 by Christopher Hensley

In order to boost the economy of Houston, Houston Center for Literacy strengthens providers of adult education who, in turn, provide necessary skills for underemployed citizens to fulfill their potential and become economically self-sufficient.

Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community wide initiative to empower families and individuals with financial education.

Through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across Houston and surrounding areas – including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, non-profits, government agencies and the media – individuals of all ages will have access to financial resources and ongoing opportunities.  LISTEN

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Petaluma-based organization supports Adult literacy

Petaluma 360: 4.04.2108 by Clark Miller

Literacyworks, a national nonprofit based in Petaluma that helps low-income and low-literacy adults learn to read and write, is bringing high-profile authors - including Robert Reich, Isabel Allende and Daniel Ellsberg - to Sonoma County for a popular series of speaking engagements. The goal of the series is to raise funds for staff costs, while the authors’ goal is to sell new books.

So far, the strategy is working remarkably well.

The credit goes both to Copperfield’s Books, which has partnered with Literacyworks to amp up the two-year-old lecture series, and to the corporate sponsors of the series. Sponsors include the Codding Foundation, Fishman Supply, the Graton Rancheria, SRJC, Clover Sonoma, AT&T and North Bay Children’s Center.

The newest sponsor is Hansel Auto.

“Henry Hansel got it right away,” said Paul Heavenridge, executive director of Literacyworks. “He understands that the return on investment for improving the literacy of valued employees is huge.”

Am effective and trainable workforce, of course, is one that can read and write.

“When I talk to businessmen about adult literacy, I try to put it in a context that is meaningful to them,” Heavenridge said. “Fewer mistakes, less employee turnover, even fewer days off for sickness. This is all well-established and research-based.”

Literacyworks includes the Literacyworks Center, which coordinates services for adults who lack the basic skills to access career and technical education and find living-wage jobs. It helps them enroll in educational programs by providing scholarships, mentoring and counseling.  READ MORE >>

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Todd Porter speaks at the Adult Learners’ Week 2018 Celebration

Literacy Nova Scotia: 4.06.2018

Todd Porter was one of six outstanding adult learners who spoke about overcoming challenges and improving their skills and self-confidence at the Adult Learners’ Week Celebration at Halifax Central Library on April 5, 2018.

Todd attended classes at Cumberland Adult Network for Upgrading (CAN-U) in Amherst. Todd, who provided care to aging family members for 25 years, works for VON Canada as a client services associate. He schedules 200 employees to about 300 visits a day in Cumberland County.

“My time at CAN-U taught me to appreciate, respect and admire people that are willing to address their literacy barriers.”    WATCH VIDEO