The Way Forward on Adult Literacy :: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Way Forward 

on Adult Literacy

The Way Forward on Adult Literacy

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Way Forward on Adult Literacy is a five-year action plan developed through engagement with key stakeholders such as adult learners, adult literacy service providers, community organizations, public libraries, Indigenous people and groups, industry, labour and post-secondary education institutions.

Literacy is more than just reading and writing; it is the ability to find, understand, create, communicate and compute using printed and written materials in different situations. Essential skills are also an important part of literacy. They are the first skills needed to learn other skills.

Supported by a $60 million investment, The Way Forward on Adult Literacy identifies 30 actions government and its partners will take to make sure Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have the opportunity to acquire and enhance these skills.

Introduction

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has named its priorities through The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We want to build a more educated and economically-diverse province so people can:

• Reach their potential,

• Take part in training, and

• Find and keep jobs.

This five-year action plan outlines the way forward on adult literacy in Newfoundland and Labrador. It includes actions we will take with stakeholders to achieve our goals.

We will be responsive to new issues and opportunities, and we will report on our progress each year.

Improving Adult Literacy Outcomes

Literacy touches everybody’s lives. Increased literacy skills can help people:

• Find and keep jobs;

• Stay healthy;

• Support their family and community; and

• Stay safe.

Our Guiding Principles

Consistent with The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, the adult literacy action plan is built on the following key guiding principles:

• Recognizing literacy as:

• the basis for all education and learning, and

• the key to social and economic growth;

• Working together with our stakeholders; and

• Challenging ourselves.

Our Focus Areas

We are focused on strengthening the literacy skills within the province and building a more empowered, skilled and ready workforce. We will invest $60 million in the implementation of the action plan over the next five years to:

1. Raise awareness about adult literacy programs and services;

2. Increase access to adult literacy programs and services;

3. Enhance programs and services for adult literacy;

4. Improve employability of persons with literacy challenges; and

5. Measure progress of provincial adult literacy.

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