The deadline to provide input on the development of an Adult Literacy Action Plan has been extended to Friday, May 4.
Public consultations were announced on March 9, 2018. Information on the consultations, including a Discussion Guide, can be found at engagenl.ca.
The The public, business and labour organizations and representatives, post-secondary education institutions, Indigenous organizations, community groups and students are encouraged to make submissions at engagenl.ca, by email at adultliteracynl@gov.nl.ca, by calling toll-free 1-833-653-7147, or by post at:
Literacy and Institutional Services Division
c/o Mr. Lauren Power
Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s NL A1B 4J6
Regional in-person consultation sessions were held during March in Corner Brook, St. John’s, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and Grand Falls-Windsor.
Addressing low literacy rates is a priority for government, as identified in the minister’s mandate letter, and aligns with the vision outlined in The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Media contact
Ryan Crocker
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
709-729-1795, 725-9595
RyanCrocker@gov.nl.ca