OSOYOOS – The Okanagan Regional Library’s South Okanagan Community Literacy Program, facilitated by Okanagan College will receive funding ($39000) this fiscal year to support adult literacy programs.

Adult learners in Oliver, Osoyoos, and Okanagan Falls will get help to improve their literacy and numeracy skills, and advance their education and career goals thanks to government funding for the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). Our government is providing $2.4 million to support 68 community-based adult literacy projects in 2012-2013, benefitting close to 6,400 British Columbians.

Why this matters:

• ·       Projects funded under CALP provide instruction and support to adult learners in everything from basic literacy to high school completion.
• ·       Projects focus on the individual goals of learners such as improving their literacy skills in order to enhance the quality of their lives, improve their employment opportunities, further their education and increase their involvement in their families and communities.
• ·       Most offer one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers, small group classes and other types of learning tailored to adults, Aboriginal learners, young parents and others in the community in need of support.

Quote:

“Since 2001, we’ve helped more than 75,000 adults around B.C. improve their literacy skills. No other fundamental skill is as important, and this funding will provide a welcome boost.” -Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater