Consider developing a partnership between the literacy program and your library to help with a new demand. Beginning August 1, 2011, some of the rules changed for filing for unemployment. Adults now have to file for benefits online. Previously they had the choice to file online or make a phone call. New applicants also have to complete a skill survey--which is being called discriminatory by some-- for those who cannot read well enough to complete the survey. Adults are scrambling to meet the requirements and are waiting inline at computers in libraries. Learn how you can help....
What can you do???? Your literacy program's trained tutors could help staff library computers set aside for E-Government. Adults usually need longer than the time limits in libraries for their regular computers. Libraries need to set up E-government and adult literacy computers to allow two at a station. I know volunteers are in short supply, but there will be some out there who would be interested. Tutors may be able to volunteer monthly to staff a computer to help someone apply for unemployment --when they cannot tutor weekly. They could come in one day a month. Mondays and Tuesdays are busy days for filing. Snowbirds who get some training in working with those who cannot read well are another pool a literacy program can tap in partnership with their library.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Researchers' Symosium December 3
Sharon Jaskula, VALF Advisory Board member, is inviting you to the following free workshop.
The Florida Literacy Coalition, the Jacksonville Public Library, and the Literacy Council of Jacksonville are proud to host a Researchers’ Symposium focusing on Workplace Education, Writing Strategies, Comprehension Skills, and Transitioning Learners to Post-Secondary Education. Researchers from universities across the country will be on hand to share best practices and new approaches.
Please join us on Saturday, December 3 from 1:00-5:00 for this free event at the Jacksonville Public Library (Conference Level Auditorium). Registration is required; the registration link to the pdf with a list of presenters and session descriptions below.
For more information and to register...
The Florida Literacy Coalition, the Jacksonville Public Library, and the Literacy Council of Jacksonville are proud to host a Researchers’ Symposium focusing on Workplace Education, Writing Strategies, Comprehension Skills, and Transitioning Learners to Post-Secondary Education. Researchers from universities across the country will be on hand to share best practices and new approaches.
Please join us on Saturday, December 3 from 1:00-5:00 for this free event at the Jacksonville Public Library (Conference Level Auditorium). Registration is required; the registration link to the pdf with a list of presenters and session descriptions below.
For more information, please contact the Florida Literacy Coalition (800-237-5113) or visit www.floridaliteracy.org
For more information and to register...
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