St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador - April 3, 2007 - The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced $385,997 in funding for seven innovative projects that will have a tangible and lasting impact on learners in Newfoundland and Labrador. "Canada's New Government is proud to work with our partner organizations on literacy projects that will have a tangible and lasting impact on adult learners here in Newfoundland and Labrador," stated Minister Hearn. "With today's $386,000 investment, we are supporting initiatives that will improve literacy skills and build better lives."
Minister Hearn made the announcement in St. John's, where he participated in an event hosted by the Community Centre Alliance. The funding will enable Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador, Teachers on Wheels Incorporated, Partners in Learning, PRINTS Family Literacy Network, Random North Development Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council, and the Community Centre Alliance to develop, pilot and deliver literacy programs and tools.
Literacy skills can be developed in various settings: the family, the school, the workplace or the community. Literacy levels affect self-esteem, health and safety, and are a strong factor in helping Canadians find and maintain employment.
By funding these projects, Canada's government is supporting learning and literacy activities that have a tangible and lasting impact on adult learners.
Human Resources and Social Development Canada also supports literacy and essential skills development through other programs, such as the essential skills initiative and support for sector councils and apprenticeships.
A list of projects approved for funding is included in the attached backgrounder.
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For more information (media only):
Steve Outhouse
Director of Communications
Office of Minister Hearn
613-992-3474
Media Relations Office
Human Resources and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
BACKGROUNDER
FUNDING LITERACY AND ADULT LEARNING PROJECTS
IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Organization
Project
Location
Amount
Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador
Promoting Excellence: An Institute for Literacy Practitioners in Newfoundland
St. John's
$65,000
Teachers On Wheels Incorporated
On Their Own Terms-Self-Study for Volunteer Literacy Tutors
St. John's
$50,000
Partners in Learning
Through Our Eyes: A Collection of Photographs and Writings
West St. Modeste
$46,000
PRINTS Family Literacy Network
PRINTS Family Literacy Network
St. John's
$24,225
Random North Development Association
A New Alternative Delivery Approach for the Adult Basic Education Level 1 Program
Shoal Harbour
$26,700
Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council
Regional Training Symposium for Tutors
Corner Brook
$40,000
Community Centre Alliance
Enhancing Literacy Essential Skills for Social Economy Enterprises
St. John's
$134,072
TOTAL
$385,997
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