It's never too late to improve literacy or numeracy skills.
That's why the province has announced $40,000 in funding for the Lower Lonsdale Literacy Outreach Program.
It's a collaborative effort between North Shore Neighbourhood House and Capilano University, and supported through the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP)- an initiative that distributes funding to not-for-profit community groups that offers free literacy training in easily accessible locations, such as community centres, schools and native friendship centres.
"The Lower Lonsdale Literacy Outreach Program provides adults in our community with accessible literacy training in a small group, learner-centred setting," said MLA Naomi Yamamoto, in a media release. "Their wonderful volunteer tutors are dedicated to meeting the needs of our residents, and this funding ensures they can continue the great work they are doing in our community."
When a community organization delivers a CALP project, it partners wit a public post-secondary institution in their region. It in turn encourages the transition of adult learners from literacy programs to post-secondary studies and employment training, according to the province.
The program is tailored to suit the needs of almost anyone who participates with the help of trained volunteers offering one-to-one tutoring or small group classes.
