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SUMMARY:Workforce Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Getting a job is a major motivation for many adult learners. In today’s workforce\, knowing how to read is a necessary skill to obtain a job\, be promoted\, or keep a current job. This includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. \nThis forum will help tutors provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-tutor-forum/
LOCATION:Michigan Works! Southwest\, 1601 S. Burdick Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Forum,Workforce
ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Leverette":MAILTO:benjamin.leverette@kresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180212T133000
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SUMMARY:ESL Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:English as a Second Language (ESL) is an important part of the adult learning continuum. Immigrants and refugees in our communities are eager to learn language and literacy skills that help them function at work\, school\, and community settings. Increasingly\, volunteer tutors are providing instruction for ESL learners. \nThis forum will provide teaching strategies for tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for non-native English speakers.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-tutor-forum-2/
LOCATION:Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\, 1747 W Milham Ave\, Portage\, MI\, 49024\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESL,Tutor Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="Vicki Konzen":MAILTO:vwkonzen@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Friendly Connectors Open Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to share student-tutor stories:  successes\, frustrations\, mysteries and in the process gather tips for improving tutoring and gain insights and understandings. It will also help us realize that we are a part of a vital organization. \nThis forum will provide teaching strategies for new and experienced tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction to KLC students. \n 
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/friendly-connectors-open-tutor-forum/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friendly Connectors,Tutor Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessi Pavey":MAILTO:jpavey@goodwillswmi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180220T133000
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SUMMARY:Health Literacy Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Because health is a topic that applies to every adult learner\, having tutoring strategies that meet the health goals of learners is important. According to the Partnership for Clear Health Communication\, literacy skills are the strongest predictor of health status\, more than age\, income\, employment status\, education level or racial/ethnic group. \nThis forum will provide strategies of how to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-tutor-forum-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Literacy,Tutor Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="Doris Ravotas":MAILTO:doris.ravotas@wmich.edu
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