Community Literacy of Ontario
80 Bradford St # 508 L4N 6S7 Barrie, ON, Canada

CLO asked LBS agencies about the challenges and successes encountered while bridging multi-barriered LBS clients with employers. Now, we are happy to share the results of our research in the "Building Bridges for the Future Workforce - LBS: Connecting Multi-Barriered Learners to Employment" report. This report explores the challenges and shares practical strategies to support LBS learners as they work towards their employment goals. http://www.communityliteracyofontario.ca//CLOs-Building-Br

It's that time of year ... tax season! Across the country, volunteers are available to help low income earners, seniors, students and more file their taxes on time. Tax clinics will look different this year because of COVID, but volunteers are still available. To find out more or to find a clinic near you, click on the link below.

Great idea! Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy is holding an online Mental Health Symposium on March 3, from 10am to 1pm. This event has excellent speakers, panelists and facilitators! Learn more and register via the MTML website. https://www.mtml.ca/events

In honour of Black History Month, the Change Room Podcast held an interview with the amazing Amina Charles. Amina shares her story of coming to Canada at 12, being an adult literacy learner, participating in her first protest and starting her own business. This inspiring podcast is hosted by Lesley Mead and Rod Barrass, Chair of Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy. Ready to be encouraged and inspired? Then be sure to listen in! #BlackHistoryMonth #AdultEd #Inspiration https://thechangeroomwithrodandlesley.podbean.com/e/ep29-a/

The #2021Census Adult Education Kit is now available! Statistics Canada developed this helpful educational tool for use in adult literacy and ESL classes across the country. All activities are classroom ready. https://census.gc.ca/resources-ressou/aek-tea/index-eng.htm #CensusCAN #CdnEdu

It's Freedom to Read Week! This annual event encourages Canadians to "think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom". You can find more information, including how you can get involved, at https://www.freedomtoread.ca/freedom-to-read-week/