- Meet Francisco
- West CAP: Combatting Poverty with Literacy
- Journey Through Literacy
- How will you recognize AEFL Week?
- COABE: Invest in the Midwest
- Afghan Resettlement
- Fall Virtual Conference
- Thursday Morning Coffee Breaks: Using Online Learning from New Readers Press
- Strengthen Health Insurance Literacy
- Amazon Business Donations Hub
- LAWD Hiring a Student Economic Development Manager
- How Mindfulness Can Defeat Racial Bias
- Speak Up About Literacy
- Light the Hoan Boat Tour
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Francisco, a master electrician from Puerto Rico, moved to Wisconsin with his family a few years ago. Although he worked at the Walmart auto repair desk, he needed to learn English to work as an electrician.
Now, he can work toward an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) license in Spanish.
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West CAP: Combatting Poverty with Literacy |
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“We strive to help people become self-sufficient - starting with combatting poverty. West CAP recognized that literacy and adult education is a part of that,” stated Stephanie Stark, Program Coordinator, West CAP Literacy & Skills Enhancement Program.
To access West CAP programs, clients have to fill out forms. Their clients can’t always do that because it is in the wrong language for them, they don’t quite understand all the words on the form or the digital aspect is a barrier. “If we want to help people, we need to meet them where they are at,” said Stephanie.
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Join Wisconsin Literacy’s " Journey Through Literacy," a virtual awareness series taking you on a journey of how adults improve their lives through literacy.
Like our childhood summer reading program, you choose from a number of engagement and learning activities and track progress using our “Journey Through Literacy” map.
Turn in your completed map and a donation to:
- get a gift certificate
- enter your local literacy program in raffle to win $100, $250, or $500.
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Don’t miss our closing event on September 22 at 12:00 pm: "Journey's End" with Michael Perry, New York Times bestselling author, humorist, playwright, and radio show host from New Auburn, Wisconsin.
He will share how life experiences shaped his journey and the importance of sharing our stories. Ask questions of this great Wisconsin storyteller.
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How will you recognize AEFL Week? |
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September 19-25 is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (#AEFLWeek).
We must engage policymakers, the media, and communities to make literacy a priority.
- Set up a meeting with your state legislator with help from Michele Erikson.
- Follow #AEFLWeek for news and updates
- Share your own messages about adult education and family literacy on social media. Go to ProLiteracy's Toolkit for suggestions.
- Contact your local radio and television stations to highlight an adult literacy success story
Engage elected representatives and the media with:
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COABE: Invest in the Midwest Rally |
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Save the Date: September 24 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come see why you invest in the Midwest!
Join adult education leaders, learners and advocates to learn about the transformative nature of adult skill building, career and technical education, high school equivalency, English as a second language, and credential attainment. Students and staff from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin invite you to a special presentation on adult education in the Midwest.
Adult education is changing lives, providing economic mobility, education and career success for adults. Join us to make an instant and lasting impact on adult education.
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The situation surrounding guests from Afghanistan staying at Fort McCoy continues to change. Wisconsin Literacy, Wisconsin’s Department of Children and Families (DCF), and our partners want to provide the best support to all refugees in our state.
You can help guests from Afghanistan:
- Immediately by donating to an agency on DCF’s website: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/refugee/help
- In the coming weeks by partnering with resettlement agencies and literacy programs in Madison, Milwaukee, and the Fox Cities as they welcome new refugees into their communities.
We do not know how many guests at Fort McCoy will stay in Wisconsin permanently. We do know that our state will see more refugees in the coming year. Please continue to think of ways you can help!
Anna Bierer represents Wisconsin Literacy on the Refugee Advisory Committee to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Contact her at anna@wisconsinliteracy.org. |
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Thursday Morning Coffee Breaks: Using Online Learning from New Readers Press |
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Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Take a look at two courses available by New Readers Press through Wisconsin Literacy – the GED Prep and the Pre HSE Prep Courses. Free to you through Wisconsin Literacy, we will do a quick review, talk about how it works, and how this program can enhance your instruction, whether in-person, out of class, or blended learning.
Free one-on-one training is available with your personal trainer, Ann Beeson!
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Brew some tea, find a comfy spot, and join us for expert training and tips for educators, volunteers, and literacy program managers.
Agenda
October 5, 20201
Conference Welcome & Keynote 9:05-9:15
Morning Breakouts 10:30-11:15 (45-minute)
Annual Meeting11:30-12:30 (over lunch)
Health Literacy Expo 12:30-1:00
- Register: same as Annual Meeting
Afternoon Breakouts 1:00-1:45 (45-minute)
Time Management and Multitasking with Michael Leitz 2:00-3:30
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Strengthen Health Insurance Literacy |
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Join us this September to strengthen your health insurance literacy.
Wisconsin Health Literacy is hosting a virtual professional development series for those who help patients, employees, and every day people understand the complexity of health insurance.
Strengthen Health Insurance Literacy: Improving access, understanding, and use.
Session topics:
- Communicating Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Numeracy
- Communicating Health Insurance with Seniors
- Health Insurance Equity
Special thanks to event sponsor WEA Trust.
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Resources and Funding Opportunities |
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Amazon Business Donations Hub |
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Amazon Business Donations Hub is a collection of items like sanitizer, masks and safety goggles that are free for nonprofits that:
- have an Amazon Business account
- are a 501c3 organization.
What to know before buying:
- There is no limit to how much you may order, but a single order cannot exceed 999 items.
- The program will be available while supplies last.
- Only items within the storefront – not all items – will be available for $0.
- There are no returns or replacements.
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LAWD Hiring a Student Economic Development Manager |
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Latino Academy of Workforce Development (LAWD) is seeking a Student Economic Development Manager.
The student economic development manager is primarily responsible for guiding adult students with successfully obtaining industry specific credentials and advancing toward their employment career goals through different programs such as the Transportation Academy, Bilingual Construction Training, Bilingual Manufacturing Training and Bilingual Customer Service Training, among others. The student economic development manager will coordinate innovative adult training programs by developing meaningful relationships to motivate students, assist in developing student career pathways and connecting students to better employment opportunities; as well as supporting program reports by collecting and appropriately filing the required data. The student economic development manager must be bilingual (English/Spanish), flexible and passionate about adult education and an advocate for students and the mission of Latino Academy.
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How Mindfulness Can Defeat Racial Bias |
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There might be a solution to implicit racial bias, argues Rhonda Magee: cultivating moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. |
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Monday, September 13 at 12:00-12:30 PM
We will engage two state representatives - Representative Amy Loudenbeck (District 31) and Senator LaTonya Johnson (District 6) - in a conversation about advocacy and how easy it is to reach out to your legislator.
Learn:
- Why you should reach out to your legislator.
- Ways you can reach out to your legislator.
- How to set up a literacy program visit with your legislator.
Michele Erikson, Executive Director of Wisconsin Literacy, will be available for follow-up questions and to share how advocacy makes a difference.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
6:30-8:30 PM (boarding begins at 6pm)
Milwaukee Boat Line
1124 N Old World 3rd St.
Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) will be lighting the Hoan Bridge in honor of National Literacy Month! In appreciation of their dedicated supporters and community partners, they wanted to give you the special opportunity to join us aboard Milwaukee Boat Line’s Vista King to enjoy a river view of the Hoan Bridge lit up for literacy.
To help cover the cost of this event, they are charging a nominal fee of $8 per ticket. Vouchers are available for students and alumni that need help covering this cost. Contact Madison at Madison@literacyservices.org.
Join them to celebrate literacy and the beautiful city of Milwaukee, and to enjoy the company of the LSW community!
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