Submitted. Communities in the Fraser Valley will benefit from one-time targeted funding of $177,917 for the University of the Fraser
Valley to support adult-literacy programs.
Trained volunteers teach the adult-literacy programs, offering one-to-one tutoring or small group classes. Each program is tailored to suit
the needs of adults with low reading, writing and/or math skills.
Local community organizations deliver the programs in partnership with public post-secondary institutions in their regions. The partnerships
encourage the transition of adult learners from community adult-literacy programs into post-secondary studies and employment training.
Provincial funding for community adult-literacy programs is distributed to not-for-profit community groups to offer free training that is
easily accessible in local places such as schools, Aboriginal friendship centres and community centres. In 2016-17, 91 grants will be
funded, supporting 9,000 adult learners in B.C.
The funding for the University of the Fraser Valley is part of $2.4 million announced today toward community adult-literacy programs that
will help adults in 85 communities throughout B.C. improve their reading and math skills.
Since 2001, the Province has invested more than $27 million in community adult-literacy programs, helping approximately 109,000 adults
improve their reading, writing and math skills.
Learn More:
To find out more about community adult-literacy programs please visit:
http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/literacy/welcome.htm