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@AdultLearningNH

Adult Learning North Halton Now A Northstar Testing Site
Milton Canadian Champion: 9.29.2020

Adult Learning North Halton (ALNH) has partnered with Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment, and is now one of its official testing locations.

ALNH offers two levels in its Computer Skills for Work (CSW) program, which are aimed at helping adults acquire the essential digital skills needed in today’s workplace.

The Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment is now used as part of the initial program intake process, and again at the end of the training.

“Technology is changing how work is performed and what skills employers are seeking,” stated the most recent annual employer survey from the Peel Halton Workforce Development Group. “Employers emphasized the importance of computer skills and the ability to work with new technologies. Digital literacy is one of the most valuable tools for lifelong learning and skills building for employment.”  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 13

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 18-19 yrs. old

(college level entry)

 

@MultCoLib

Letters To The Editor: Immigrants Need Libraries
Oregon Live: 10.23.2020

As a community leader, immigrant and parent, I want to express my support for the Multnomah County Library bond and The Oregonian / OregonLive’s endorsement of this important measure (“Vote ‘yes’ on Multnomah County library bond,” Oct. 14). As the founder and director of the HAKI Community Organization for East African immigrants, I see every day how important the library is to my community. Through ESL classes, computer classes and accessible meeting spaces, the library provides intercultural learning and engagement opportunities for the East African Swahili-speaking community to prosper.

I heavily rely on the library for internet access and to host community meetings and training for my small nonprofit.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 15

Reading Level: very difficult to read.

Reader's Age: College graduate

 

@TLCAllentown

Why I’m An Adult Literacy Volunteer In Allentown
Morning Call: 10.25.2020 by Alan Salinger, Past President - The Literacy Center

Many of us do not think about adult literacy — it is time we should. Allentown’s changing demographics and lower high school graduation rates demonstrate this community’s need for additional support.

English as a second language, and General Education Development diploma are the cornerstones of adult education as well as workforce training. These courses provide the skills needed for people to contribute to society, participate more fully in the local economy, and fulfill their civic responsibilities.

Consider these Allentown statistics:

The percentage of residents 5 years old and over who speak a language other than English at home is 46.7% compared to the state average of 11.3%.

These figures reveal Allentown’s adult educational need. It is not surprising that the city’s new comprehensive plan, Allentown Vision 2030, includes the need for English proficiency.

English language skills are key to helping new residents adapt to their new home, fulfill their civic responsibilities and find good jobs. A GED will be a first step for jobs and access to postsecondary education and an element to avoiding crime. Adult education is a lifeline, unlocking human potential in a world that is educationally or linguistically limited, and for GED students, is a second chance to achieve a diploma. READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old

(Twelfth graders)