Do you know
a Champion of Adult Literacy? Nominate a Local Hero Today
Champions
are all around us! The Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) is calling for
help in identifying Champions of Adult Literacy.
This fall
DCLC will host the first-ever Champions of Adult Literacy Awards Reception and
Fundraiser. The event will honor local leaders who have helped adults make
progress towards one of DCLC’s Core Goals for its adult learners: entering the
workforce, becoming a U.S. Citizen, and enrolling in trade school or college.
DCLC is
currently calling for nominations for champions in each of these three areas.
A “workforce
champion” might be an employer who opens the door to people without a high
school diploma and then encourages them to go back to school. The champion
might provide support and/or training to help displaced workers become
job-ready.
A
“citizenship champion” might be a professional or key member of an organization
who helps new immigrants get the information, support, and language skills they
need to navigate their way to U.S. Citizenship.
An
“education champion” might be a teacher, counselor, or leader of an
organization who provides information, support, or motivation for adult
students to get their GED and move on to learn a trade or go to college. The
champion might provide support for nontraditional learners while in a trade
school or college.
On November
14, 2013, DCLC will host a reception and fundraising event at Harrah’s Casino
in Chester to honor these champions. Help us celebrate our local adult literacy
advocates who encourage adults to live better lives through improved literacy.
Nominate someone to be a Champion of Adult Literacy in any of the categories
above by going to www.delcoliteracy.org for the Nomination Form or by calling
610-876-5411 for more information. Deadline to receive nominations is
Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
DCLC
provides free individual and small-group literacy instruction to Delaware
County adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, and math skills. A
countywide network of volunteer tutors ensures that services are free. The next
free tutor training sessions will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings,
September 9, 11, 16, and 18, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at DCLC, 2217 Providence
Avenue, Chester PA. Pre-registration and attendance at all sessions are
required. To learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor, visit
www.delcoliteracy.org or call 610-876-4811.
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