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Media invited to Frontier College celebration with adult literacy learners and tutors
TORONTO, Ontario – Thursday, December 6, 2007 – The media are invited to join Frontier College adult literacy learners and their tutors for an annual celebration of success on Monday, December 10, 2007.
These learners are part of the Frontier College Independent Studies Program which is a community-based adult literacy program located in downtown Toronto that provides learning opportunities to people with disabilities. The program helps students work towards greater self-confidence and personal independence so that they can take part in or move on to other educational, employment or life opportunities.
There will be an opportunity to:
- Talk to Frontier College learners, staff and volunteers about the impact of gaining literacy skills on the lives of these individuals
- Learn how to get involved in Frontier College, Canada’s original, national literacy organization, founded in 1899
What:
Frontier College independent studies adult learner celebration
Who:
Frontier College adult learners, staff and tutors
When:
Monday, December 10, 2007, 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Where:
Frontier College, 35 Jackes Avenue, Toronto (near Yonge St. and St. Clair)
Literacy is an essential skill in today’s world. At Frontier College, we believe it’s a fundamental right.
Low literacy skills are directly linked to poverty, poor health and high unemployment. Forty-two of adult Canadians have trouble with everyday tasks that involve reading. That’s millions of Canadians who are not reaching their potential. Through a network of thousands of volunteers, Frontier College is helping people to realize their potential and seize the opportunities that come their way.
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For further information:
Sandi Kiverago, Director of Communications
Frontier College
(416) 923-3591 x318 OR cell: (416) 841-1212
skiverago@frontiercollege.ca
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