Advancing Adult Literacy in NY since 1974
In NYS, there are over
3.4 Million
Individuals who lack their HS Diploma, English
language proficiency, or both
In NYS, there are over
Individuals who lack their HS Diploma, English
language proficiency, or both
Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County is featured in Season 5 of "Small Business Revolution", available for streaming today. This season of Small Business Revolution was hit with the COVID crisis soon after filming began, and the show follows the small businesses highlighted as they work through the pandemic. LV Chautauqua is the subject of Episode 7. Here's to LV Chautauqua, as the organization continues to "transform lives"!
Read MoreLiteracy New York is a proud partner of #MoveAheadWithAdultEd, a new national campaign enrolling adult learners into career training programs that equip them with skills that lead to jobs paying a family-sustaining wage. The campaign targets the millions of Americans who need to reskill or upskill to re-enter the workforce. For more information, visit https://coabe.org/moveaheadwithadulted/
Read MoreThis week, Literacy New York has been celebrating Adult Education and Literacy Week, a week where we recognize the hard work of programs and students. We engaged with 26 New York State Legislators via Zoom meetings, where we talked about the important work our providers do, and shared some of the struggles we are facing in this difficult budget year. Program directors, adult learners,and volunteers shared success stories from their programs-- adults who are able to secure employment, pass the High School Equivalency exam, and engage with their children's learning because of the support and instruction they receive from literacy providers. We appreciate the time our legislative officials and their staff spent with us. Adult Education is essential!
Read More40%of low-skilled Americans
have earnings in the bottom
On average, a
High School Graduate Lives 6 to 9yrs
In the last 30yrs
workers without a High School
Degree experienced an
Calling for "bold actions to reshape New York's labor market" in light of both persistent labor market issues and the global COVID-19 pandemic. The report offers specific action steps with immediate, short, and long term actions that "urge a collaborative approach to enable business leaders,workforce experts and providers, labor unions, postsecondary institutions, among others to tackle this work together." It is a comprehensive document that can be a resource as we move forward. Take a look!
Read MoreNew Economic Study Finds the U.S. Could Be Losing $2.2 Trillion Annually Due to Low Adult Literacy Rates.
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy just released this report that shows the impact of adult literacy on the U.S. economy. This report underscores the importance of basic skills education and the work of adult literacy providers, like those supported by Adult Literacy Education funding in New York State.
Read More22% percent of New York State residents suffer needlessly from low literacy, severely limiting their quality of life and often leading to unemployment, poverty, health issues, and even incarceration.
