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MOVING FORWARD - THE ROLE OF ADULT LITERACY IN SUPPORTING PROVINCIAL INITIATIVES
This report, produced by Literacy Link South Central in 2022, outlines LBS programs and Adult Learning programs related to the workforce in the context of the 2021–2022 year, which saw a pandemic and various other changes in their focus areas.
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This publication by Literacy Link South Central (LLSC), focuses on the existing partnerships between the Regional Literacy Networks and Workforce Planning Boards, both of which have been an important part of the Employment and Training System in Ontario for decades. They are networking organizations, unlike other LBS organizations, which provide direct services. Since 2012, Workforce Planning Boards and Regional Literacy Networks have been working together to identify and address local workforce needs.
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In December 2021, the Community Literacy of Ontario has published three factsheets to take a closer look at the barriers, challenges, and practices involved in supporting learners with employment goals. Each of them addresses a specific aspect of the employment journey Adult Learners have to navigate, and the possible connections between LBS providers and employers.
Fact sheet 1 Barriers to Employment Faced by Learners
Adult Learners can face a variety of challenges and barriers while completing their LBS Training, and another set of challenges to find a suitable job. This fact sheet lists some of the most common challenges and barriers.
https://www.communityliteracyofontario.ca/wp/ wp-content/uploads/1-Barriers-Print.pdf
Fact sheet 2: Challenges in Connecting Employers to Learners
This second sheet lists the most common barriers to employment reported by LBS agencies, such as poverty, mental and physical health or transportation issues.
https://www.communityliteracyofontario.ca/wp/ wp-content/uploads/1-Barriers-Print.pdf
Fact sheet 3: Strategies & Promising Practices
The third and last factsheet of the series focuses on strategies and promising practices from LBS providers, also listed in the "Building Bridges Report", which helps alleviate the issues experienced by Adult Learners on their path to employment.
