Adults with literacy challenges find help with LEARN
(Toronto, ON, March 21, 2011) – Literacy is a basic skill that every Canadian should possess. Research shows that individuals with high literacy levels are healthier, have better jobs and a higher income, and are more involved in their community. As an adult, struggling with literacy can create barriers to achieving goals throughout life. Whether it’s being unable to help children with schoolwork, advancing in job opportunities, or feeling a lack of confidence with community engagement, improving literacy levels can help overcome these obstacles.
International Adult Learners’ Week (IALW) is being celebrated in Canada from April 2 to 9, 2011, and is the perfect opportunity to take a stand to achieve your literacy goals, engage in lifelong learning, and reach your full potential. IALW raises the profile of adult learners and highlights learning opportunities available for those who want to improve their literacy skills.
Taking the step to make a positive change in your life is at your fingertips with the help of LEARN.
Canadian adults can find help through LEARN, Canada’s first national literacy program of its kind. Launched in 1994, and thanks to a partnership with The Yellow Pages Group™, LEARN has successfully assisted thousands of adult learners looking to improve their literacy skills. The LEARN program allows Canadian adults to easily access information about local literacy organizations and help them move forward in finding an appropriate learning program.
Adult Canadians interested in improving their reading, writing and math skills can look in the Yellow Pages directories under the heading LEARN, or online at LookUnderLearn.ca, to find their local literacy helpline, which will provide them with information and assistance on how to find help in their community.
Approximately nine million Canadians, age 16 to 65, struggle with low literacy. ABC Life Literacy Canada encourages those who need help with reading, writing or math to use LEARN as a resource that enables positive change, more opportunities and new learning experiences.
“I’m improving almost every day (since I started the academic upgrading program),” says Oscar, a student at Peel District School Board’s Adult Education Centre in Brampton, Ontario. “At first I thought that it would be impossible, but now I see that it is possible to learn.”
Oscar’s story of overcoming his learning challenges and gaining success is one of inspiration. Improving his literacy skills has also improved his confidence and helped him to follow his dreams - he plans to enroll in college in the fall to pursue a career in woodworking.
Read more inspiring stories from adult learners who have upgraded their skills.
If you or someone you know is interested in improving their reading, writing and math skills, look in the Yellow Pages directories under the heading LEARN or visit LookUnderLearn.ca to find a local literacy helpline.
To learn more about International Adult Learners’ Week, visit the Facebook page.
ABC Life Literacy Canada thanks its media partners for their generous support of the LEARN campaign.
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