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SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Rose Fetzer (269) 849-9396 \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting 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.  Workforce literacy 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. We will also discuss various career pathways that are designed to ensure direct access to employment via paid apprenticeships.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce,Workforce Literacy
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SUMMARY:10th Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of gaming and fun all to benefit adult literacy in Kalamazoo County! Play in person at the Radisson or online. You can win awesome trophies and prizes. Click here for all the details and link to tickets. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/10th-kalamazoo-scrabble-fest/
LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:2021 Read and Seed Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Read and Seed community garden and outdoor classroom for a fun day of literacy activities. This free event will feature Literacy Hopscotch\, storytime\, pumpkin painting\, garden sign art\, treats\, and more! Families from the KLC and Goodwill Industries are invited to enjoy the festivities as we harvest fresh goodies from our garden.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/2021-read-and-seed-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health Literacy,Parent Literacy
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SUMMARY:Health Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Doris Ravotas\, Ph.D \nBecause 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. We will also discuss the most recent updates on Covid-19 safety measures and the vaccine. Learn more about the KLC’s Health Literacy programs.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Literacy,Tutor Forum,Workshop
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SUMMARY:ESL Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Jackie Denoyer (269) 348-0883 \nEnglish 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 virtual teaching strategies for tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for non-native English speakers. Learn more about ESL of Southwest Michigan.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-tutor-forum-5/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESL,Workshop
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SUMMARY:2021 Fall Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 2021 virtual Fall Reception\, our annual volunteer appreciation event. This fun evening includes special guests\, award recognitions\, and a presentation from our Executive Director\, Michael D. Evans. \nPlease RSVP to kjumanne-marshall@kalamazooliteracy.org.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/2021-fall-reception/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
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