Access to Tech Series: What is Literacy?

July 25, 2024 @ Online

Join us for a virtual discussion about literacy and its impact for newcomers on employment outcomes!

Access to Tech Series: What is Literacy?

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Thursday July 25, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Online Session (hosted on Microsoft Teams)
Register on Eventbrite: A2Tliteracy.eventbrite.ca

Join us for an engaging information session on the impact of literacy on employment outcomes. Discover how enhancing literacy skills can empower your clients, boost their confidence, and open doors to better job opportunities. We’ll share details about available literacy programs and how Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy (MTML) can assist with referrals and what tools are available to identify your clients’ literacy challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session will provide valuable insights and tools to help your clients thrive in today’s job market.

About Access to Tech Series

The Access to Tech series aims to build capacity in digital literacy, improved skills, and emerging technology for workers in the newcomer-serving sector. We seek to empower service providers with the tools and resources needed to ensure that newcomers thrive in their communities.

About Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy

Established in 1978, the Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy (MTML) is a membership-based non-profit organization working to advance the issue of adult literacy.  MTML is one of 16 regional networks in Ontario that supports and promotes the work of adult literacy and skills upgrading programs. With funding support through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development MTML works with 33 Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) agencies operating at over 100 locations in the City of Toronto and York Region. We collaborate with programs and people to share knowledge, build awareness and promote the lifelong learning needed to fully participate in today’s society.

About the Toronto West Local Immigration Partnership and the Education Resources Action Group

The Toronto West Local Immigration Partnership (TWLIP) is a collaborative initiative to enhance local delivery of services to newcomers, while promoting the innovative and efficient use of community resources through improved coordination among social service agencies as well as other community stakeholders.

The Education Resources Action Group facilitates activities and resources about education and educational opportunities for service providers, with the goal of creating positive educational outcomes for newcomers in the Toronto West catchment.

The work of the Education Resources Action Group and the Toronto West Local Immigration Partnership is funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.