Kalamazoo Literacy Council

Tutor Training: Session 2
2021-03-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Detroit) | Online, MI, United States
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the training that the KLC requires after orientation and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In these four 90-minute trainings, we will focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.

Information Session: Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway
2021-03-09 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, MI, United States
You’re invited to an information session where you’ll learn all about the apprenticeship that pays you to complete your training toward an exciting career in Early Childhood Education with the YWCA Kalamazoo.
Get the details and register for the link: http://ubz.272.mywebsitetransfer.com/ece-career-pathway/

Tutor Training: Session 1
2021-03-08 13:00 - 14:30 | MI

Tutor Orientation
2021-03-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Online, MI, United States
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the official orientation session the KLC requires before training, and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In the Literacy Advocacy Orientation, you will learn about the KLC’s history, programs, services, learners, and your critical role as a volunteer tutor. The March training process includes an orientation, and four sessions of 90-min trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Information session: Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway
2021-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online, MI, United States
Join us from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for an information session to learn all about the apprenticeship where you can get paid to complete your training and work in the exciting career of Early Childhood Education with the YWCA Kalamazoo.
This is a unique opportunity for anyone with a passion for helping children and families learn! Register here: https://bit.ly/39NkFRH

Information session: Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway
2021-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, MI, United States
Join us from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for an information session to learn all about the apprenticeship where you can get paid to complete your training and work in the exciting career of Early Childhood Education with the YWCA Kalamazoo.
This is a unique opportunity for anyone with a passion for helping children and families learn! Register here: https://bit.ly/39NkFRH

Virtual Health Fair
2021-02-05 07:00 - 10:00 | Online, MI, United States
Join us on Friday, February 5th, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a FREE virtual health fair! We’ve partnered with the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) and KRESA’s Health Services Advisory Committee to offer a day filled with important and helpful information to help you manage your and your family’s health.
Each 25 – 30 minute Zoom session is designed around the topics you’re most interested in. There will also be a panel discussion called “Ask the Almost Doctor” where attendees can ask questions of the WMed students.
Register today and choose the five topics you’re most interested in learning more about.

Tutor Training: Sessions 1-4
2021-01-16 04:00 - 08:00 | Online, MI, United States
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the training that the KLC requires after orientation and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In these two four-hour trainings, we will focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.

Tutor Orientation
2021-01-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Online, MI, United States
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the official orientation session the KLC requires before training, and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In the Literacy Advocacy Orientation, you will learn about the KLC’s history, programs, services, learners, and your critical role as a volunteer tutor. The January training process includes an orientation, and two sessions of four-hour trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Tutor Training: Sessions Three & Four
2020-11-14 04:00 - 08:00 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This training covers sessions three and four of the training that the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The November process includes an orientation, and two sessions of four hour trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Friendly Connections Open Tutor Forum
2020-11-12 13:30 - 15:30, 2020-08-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Kalamazoo Literacy Council, 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States
Forum leader: Jessi Pavey, KLC Student Services Coordinator
This forum will provide tutoring strategies for new and experienced tutors and instructors who support the learning of KLC students.
Everyone is invited to share student-tutor stories, successes, frustrations, and mysteries. Attendees will gather tips for improving tutoring and gain insights and understandings of the learning process. This forum will also further help us realize we are a part of a vital organization.

Tutor Training: Sessions One & Two
2020-11-07 04:00 - 08:00 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This training covers sessions one and two of the training that the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The November process includes an orientation, and two sessions of four hour trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Tutor Orientation
2020-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the official orientation session the KLC requires before training, and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In the Literacy Advocacy Orientation, you will learn about the KLC’s history, programs, services, learners, and your critical role as a volunteer tutor. The November training process includes an orientation, and two sessions of four-hour trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Annual Fall Reception
2020-10-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Online, MI, United States
Please join us for our annual event to honor our volunteers, learners, and partners. This virtual celebration will feature some very special recognitions including:
~~Volunteer Service Award~~
~~Literacy Advocate of the Year~~
~~June Miller Legacy Award in Literacy~~
~~Mard Little Award for Adult Learner Excellence~~

This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the KLC and see the impact we’re having on the community. Don’t miss it!

Register for link: kjumanne-marshall@kalamazooliteracy.org

Tutor Training: Session Four
2020-09-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the fourth training session the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The September training process includes an orientation, and four sessions of 90-min trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Tutor Training: Session Three
2020-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the third training session the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The September training process includes an orientation, and four sessions of 90-min trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Tutor Training: Session Two
2020-09-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the second training session the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The September training process includes an orientation, and four sessions of 90-min trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Tutor Training: Session One
2020-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the first training session the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The September training process includes an orientation, and four sessions of 90-min trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Tutor Training: Orientation
2020-09-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the official orientation session the KLC requires before training, and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In the Literacy Advocacy Orientation, you will learn about the KLC’s history, programs, services, learners, and your critical role as a volunteer tutor. The September training process includes an orientation, and four sessions of 90-min trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Online Health Literacy Forum
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Forum leader: Doris Ravotas, Ph.D.
This online forum will explore strategies to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners.
Health is a topic that applies to every adult learner, so using tutoring strategies that meet the health goals of learners is important. Yet, most of the materials for adults do not consistently incorporate health content. 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.
To register, please email Kito Jumanne-Marshall.

Read and Seed Online Health Literacy Class
2020-07-17 06:00 - 07:00 | Virtual
Read and Seed is an online health literacy class for tutors and students to enjoy learning about:

Growing fruits and vegetables
Food safety tips
Healthy and delicious recipes
Fun food-related activities
Easy exercises for indoors and out

Classes begin Friday, July 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
To register, email Kito Jumanne-Marshall.

Tutor Training: Session 4
2020-05-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Kalamazoo Literacy Council, 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States
Dinner and refreshments will be served.

Tutor Training: Session 3
2020-05-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Kalamazoo Literacy Council, 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States

Tutor Training: Session 2
2020-05-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Kalamazoo Literacy Council, 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States

Online Writing Class
2020-05-12 06:00 - 07:00 | MI
You’re invited to join our virtual writing class, where learners will be able to improve their basic writing skills such as sentence structure, vocabulary, and grammar. With this class, they will soon master the necessary skills to write a short story about themselves as well as the knowledge to write a well-rounded essay.
This class is ideal for students enrolled in the ExpressWays 2 Success GED program, JOBS, or general tutoring.

Tutor Training: Session 1
2020-05-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Goodwill Industries, Board Room, 420 E. Alcott St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49001

Tutor Orientation
2020-05-07 15:00 - 16:30 | MI
Join us for an Literacy Advocate Orientation where you will learn about the KLC’s history, programs, services, learners, and your critical role as a volunteer tutor.

Health Literacy Class: Coronavirus for Literacy and Language Learners
2020-04-24 05:00 - 07:00 | MI
Please join us for a free online class designed for anyone wanting to understand the facts to keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe. The curriculum is ideal for tutors, learners, and literacy advocates as we all work together to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Click here to join the meeting.

Meeting number (access code): 472 936 279

Meeting password: [REDACTED]

Friday, April 24 Lesson 5: Adjusting to the changes around the Pandemic (this lessons will be built on the changes in the pandemic plus any particular areas of interest of the learners.
After completing this lesson learners will be able to:

Speak, read, and write the new vocabulary needed to understand the latest changes in the pandemic responses.
Review the latest recommendations by the CDC, WHO, and the national, state, and local governments.
Change their pandemic plans as needed.

Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)
2020-04-22 05:00 - 07:00 | Virtual
Get ready to work:

Find a job
Get a better job
Move up in a current job

Each session will cover:

Apply for jobs
Write good cover letters and resumes
Interview skills
