Be a Part of the Solution

Right now, many adults throughout the region are low literate, which means that more than half struggle to follow written instructions or complete a form – such as a job application.
Meanwhile, most jobs now require intermediate literacy skills or higher.

What can we do about it?

Be a part of the solution and join the discussion at a free event sponsored by the Verizon Foundation. Employers, adult educators, and workforce and economic development experts from the region will gather in Philadelphia to discuss solutions to the literacy problem. Presentations will include technology and tools for educators, parents and students, research on literacy in the region, and initiatives by employers.

Bridging the Gap Between Adult Literacy and Worker Readiness
Tuesday, June 30
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Located at Community College of Philadelphia
Center for Business and Industry
Corner of 18th and Callowhill Streets, Room C2-28
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Please RSVP by or before June 19, 2009 to Michelle Sanford at msanford@cael.org or 312-499-2365 to assure meal accommodations. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

A forthcoming report with literacy research on the region will be presented by the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board.