Take the Challenge

On September 8th, 2010, take the International Literacy Day Challenge. This year’s challenge focuses on the workplace. Try out some of these activities to celebrate International Literacy Day – and continue to practice literacy every day!

  • Update your resume
  • Join a professional network site, like LinkedIn
  • If you’re looking for work, search sites like Workopolis or Monster for possible jobs
  • Ask a colleague to teach you something new
  • Teach a colleague something new
  • Take a professional development course
  • Read a book or do a crossword puzzle on your lunch break
  • Read a professional journal or sign up for a subscription
  • Learn to use a new machine or software program at work
  • Write an email to a former co-worker you lost touch with

September 8 is International Literacy Day. Are you up for the challenge?

Want to join us in raising awareness of International Literacy Day? Download our social media guide to help you get started!

We would like to thank our partners in this initiative: Frontier College, Movement for Canadian Literacy, Ontario Literacy Coalition.

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