Faith Leaders Breakfast Discusses Adult Literacy in Philadelphia
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Those who missed the meeting of Philadelphia faith leaders, The Mayor's Commission on Literacy, and The Mayor's Office of Faith-Based Initiatives are invited to review the presentation here.
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- 1. Faith Leaders Breakfast Wednesday, October 1, 2014 phila.gov/faithbased Philaliteracy.org
- 2. Welcome and Opening Remarks • Reverend Malcolm Byrd Director, Mayor’s Office of Faith Based Initiatives • Leslie Stiles Chair, Mayor’s Commission on Literacy
- 3. View The Commission’s video about adult literacy in Philadelphia at: https://vimeo.com/87115504 https://vimeo.com/87115504
- 4. Dr. Judith Renyi Executive Director, The Commission • 36 million U.S. adults need adult education to get a job, keep a job, or advance in a career, but all public sources only provide a seat in a classroom for just over 2 million. • In Philadelphia, just over 4,000 publicly-funded seats are available for adult learners. The need is for 400,000 seats. • Commission launched myPLACE in Feb. 2014
- 5. myPLACE Campuses & myPLACE Online: Philadelphia Literacy and Adult Career Education Commission launched myPLACE in Feb. 2014
- 7. myPLACE Online Classes are at Intermediate Levels and Contextualized for 3 of our Region’s Most Important Industries HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
- 8. We use technology as a learning tool, and accelerate our adult learners online This learner placed at 4th-5th grade reading level prior to enrollment “I started the myPLACE program, now I know how important having computer skills are. I am now able to do an online reading and writing course…. The skills I am acquiring in this class will be of great value to me in the future. My thirst for knowledge is so great now, and I think that is a wonderful thing!” -Audrey, age 52, myPLACE Online Student Philaliteracy.org
- 9. The data says it all: Philadelphia’s Workforce is at Intermediate Levels • People are hungry for work, and come to literacy classes when they know they need to improve their education levels and skills • 9% test at lowest levels in reading and 23% test at lowest levels in math (1st-3rd grade) • 67% test at intermediate reading and math (4th-8th grade) • 2/3 are women
- 10. Investing in Adult Education Pays Campaign
- 12. Ways to Invest in Adult Education • Share our Message • Donate or solicit contributions • Start an adult education program • Provide space for classes or a computer lab for learners to study • Join the Philadelphia Adult Literacy Alliance • Volunteer individually or as a group Philaliteracy.org
- 13. Our Partners are Essential Dr. Naomie Nyanungo, Assistant Director, Adult Literacy Programs • MCOL Partners http://batchgeo.com/map/9d6c708f2fd94 f90736de3884f181824 • Professional Development & Volunteer Trainings • Philadelphia Adult Literacy Alliance Philaliteracy.org
- 14. We Want to Hear from You 1. Think about the community of individuals, clients, or congregants you know or work with. What type of needs do you have for adult education services? 2. How does your organization identify dedicated and talented individuals who can help others? 3. What types of services does your organization already have in place to help adults get the education they need to qualify for good jobs? 4. Based on what you learned today, how can The Commission help you improve adult literacy in your community? 5. How can you or your organization invest in adult education? 6. With whom should The Commission follow up to continue this discussion? Philaliteracy.org
- 15. Thank You phila.gov/faithbased Philaliteracy.org