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    Literacy Office Adult LiteracyThe Literacy Office supports community-based learning opportunities for adults and which includes general literacy development and workplace literacy. About literacy Literacy is often seen as the ability to read and write. But literacy is more than that – it is a set of inter-related skills that enable an individual to function effectively at home, at work and in the community. Having good literacy skills makes it possible to learn all other skills. UNESCO (2003) defines literacy this way: “Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.” Why is literacy important? Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning and full participation in society. Strong literacy skills help build strong families and communities. The home is the place where children begin to develop their attitudes towards learning and reading. The time parents and children spend reading together can be a very positive part of their relationship. Literacy also opens doors for people to take a more active role in their communities. Literacy, learning and essential skills are the keys to sustained employment, higher wages, better social and health outcomes and active participation in society. Basic literacies also contribute to the adaptability of individuals in dealing with technological change. Literacy helps build a strong economy, a skilled workforce and a healthy province. People with good literacy skills enjoy a higher standard of living, have better opportunities for finding a job and are able to continue to learn new skills that will help them in the workplace. Workplace Literacy Workplace literacy involves the knowledge and skills individuals needed for the workplace and include employability skills and essential skills. There is overlap in how each of these is defined but employability skills can be understood as what can help a person get a job, and essential skills are what can help a person keep a job. Employability skills are often called job readiness skills, the skills and knowledge people need to gain employment. Employability programs are pre-employment programs for people who are not yet ready to enter the world of work. Essential skills are the skills people need to keep and progress in a job. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) says essential skills:
Information about essential skills can be found at the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/LES/index.shtml Programs and Services in Saskatchewan In Saskatchewan, responsibility for adult literacy and basic education programming is shared by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration. Both ministries provide funding to support a variety of programs, services and initiatives that help adults improve their literacy and numeracy skills, complete their education and enter the workforce. The Ministry of Education provides funding to provincially-funded organizations to provide non-credit learning opportunities for adults. These organizations are:
Where to find more information about literacy programs in Saskatchewan:
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