Podcasts about literacy council

Each Friday in March Mayor Arceneaux will share his “Friday Inspiration” which highlights the contributions of women. Today's inspiration is Mimi Hussey, wife of former Mayor John Hussey.Mimi was the first woman President of Holiday-In-Dixie and the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors; President of Crime Stoppers, Shreveport; Mothers Against Drugs, Shreveport Jewish Federation, and the Council of Jewish Women. She served on the boards of the Shreveport Symphony, Live Oak Retirement Center, Shreveport Junior League, B'Nai Zion Sisterhood, Northwest Louisiana Red Cross, the Literacy Council, and the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, just to name a few. Press play to learn more!

Nelly Venegas, executive director of the Literacy Council of Grand Island, Nebraska stops by to visit with Salmon about what her organization does, and how they help immigrants learn English and more, all for free. This in turns helps them function better in the community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-salmon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-salmon/support

It's been called an epidemic but also Georgia's most solvable problem. We're talking about the fact that according to the Georgia Department of Education, only about a third of most children in Georgia are reading on grade level by the third grade. That has ramifications on the future as experts say it won't support the workforce and Georgia's growing economy. Joining us to talk about the new Georgia Literacy Council and the work being done right now  is Scott Johnson, chairman of the Georgia Literacy Council, and Dr. Gary Bingham, a member of the council who  also serves as director of the Urban Child Study Center and a professor in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Georgia State University. Support the show

 This Week: Melinda talks with Lanell Coln who is the director of the Corinth-Alcorn Literacy CouncilHere's their contact information:Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council - Free Nonprofit Adult Tutoring - Corinth Public Library - 1023 Fillmore Street - Corinth - MS - 38834 -  literacy38834@outlook.com - Call 662-212-2303 for help or to volunteer - Hours MWF 1pm-4pm - Their Facebook handle is @CALC1023There is an upcoming tutor training September 23, September 30 and October 7 from 9am until 2 pm each day.  Call to register.  About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  www.jc.media662-837-1023theshark1023@gmail.com 

Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, discusses a re-igniting of the literacy movement; local screening of literacy documentaries; and the science of reading instruction.

First Rabbi Mark is joined by fellow Listen Frederick host Brian Donahue. Brian hosts The Big Sci-Fi Podcast, the Brian Donahue Show Podcast, as well as faith based podcasts. Brian also is a Minister at the Pursuit Friends Church in Northeast Ohio. Rabbi Mark and Brian talk about the intersection of his passions and podcasts. He unpacks his church motto Pray, Love, Live on Mission. The phrase was derived from the great commission where Jesus called his followers to reach out to others that need God. Finally they discuss the importance of faith when it comes to believing in the accuracy and infallibility of Scriptures.   Jane Powell works with the Literacy Council of Washington County. The council offers language classes to a large range of adults who need help with their literacy. She works with adults helping them in reading, writing and math with both native English speakers and with non-native speakers. Jane discusses what lead up to joining the Literary Council. What seemed to be her under qualified, second choice in the Literary Council quickly became her life.   Many students found the Literacy Center through the local community college who recommends their services to students who fail to meet the literacy requirements to under college. Jane covers the possibility of a stigma around illiteracy and why/how these notions should be dispelled. Jane shares that the  literacy program doesn't just stop within the building but Powell reaches out to schools as well as prisons.   You can find out more information about the Hagerstown Area Religious Council at harccoalition.org. Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK, with the podcast version airing at Listen Hagerstown.

Welcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success.  Today will be another “expert” episode. Financial Planning for Small Business Owners. Topics include: Starting out Splitting personal and business finances? Planning for Taxes? Planning for “unforeseen” challenges? Retirement planning Should I still be focusing on a 401k? Should I be investing/saving still when I barely have clients? Planning for expansion? How do you begin think about scaling in terms of money? Hoe much can be done on your own and when do I need help? My guest today is Joe Piszczor, Certified Financial Planner at Stein Wealth Advisors. Joe graduated from Mercyhurst College in 2005 with a degree in Business Management. In his time there, he was active in student government and was a member of both the Football and Wrestling teams. In 2006, Joe started his first job in Finance.He spend the next 12 years as a Personal Financial Advisor. In 2018, he became Director of Financial Planning. In 2020, Joe moved on to Stein Wealth Advisors where he is still a Certified Financial Planner. Joe is super active in the community here in Washington. He has served on the Boards of Leadership Washington County, Literacy Council of Southwest PA, Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh, and The David Bradford House Historical Association. He is a 15 year member of the Rotary Club of Washington and a Trustee of the Washington County Community Foundation. Joe is the Host of a soon-to-be available Podcast, Cup of Joe, where he attempt to make people financially literate. In many episodes, Joe will choose a topic and try to explain it to me. I will ask the questions that many of us have and hopefully by the end, we will all be better informed. Joe Piszczor Website: https://www.steinwealth.com/ Email: joe@steinwealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepiszczor/ DISCLAIMER The economic views shared are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice for the viewers personal situation. Clients should contact us at Stein Wealth Advisors or your own financial advisor if your not an client for specific investment advice. Financial Planning and Investment Advice are specific services provided by Stein Wealth Advisors. This content is not to be interpreted to be specific or actionable advice and is for education purposes only. Please consult your counselors for specific advice on your individual situation. Investment advisory services provided by NewEdge Advisors, LLC doing business as Stein Wealth Advisors as a registered investment adviser. Securities offered through NewEdge Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. NewEdge Advisors, LLC and NewEdge Securities, Inc. are wholly owned subsidiaries of NewEdge Capital Group, LLC.

Kristina Rivas-Jones is director of 100 Families Alliance, a new project of the Literacy Council of Miller and Bowie Counties. 100 Families seeks to coordinate services available to families in crisis — and as you'll hear, there are already some local success stories. Gazette reporter Mallory Wyatt joined Karl in talking to Kristina about how 100 Families works, why she felt called to take on the job, how her personal background prepared her for it, and more. LINKS 100 Families on Literacy Council website 100 Families on Facebook

In Focus: 8/28/22 - Bailey Nichols, Literacy Council of Tyler

Delaware County Literacy Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free literacy services to adults in Delaware County, including GED preparation, basic skills instruction, and English as a Second Language instruction. Susan Keller, Development and Communications Coordinator for the Delaware County Literacy Council gives details on the organization's upcoming Expert Academy Online Telethon on Wednesday, October 20th.  The Expert Academy Online Telethon will feature three experts with roots in Delaware County sharing their wisdom through exciting online workshops. Catch Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and star of Somebody Feed Phil, who will discuss writing for TV. Also Kathy Deitch, Shin Shin from the original Broadway cast of Wicked, will share tips on how to sing in full voice. Finally, Alex Garfinkel, chef and owner of Balboa Catering in Philadelphia, will demonstrate how to prepare tapas--small dishes from Spain. Each presentation will be about 20 minutes in length.  Brad Inglesby, creator of HBO's Mare of Easttown and Villanova alum, will also be making a special guest appearance at the event, and the 2021 Champions of Adult Literacy will be honored.  This free event will be aired on YouTube Live on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 7:00 PM ET. More information is available at www.delcoliteracy.org. 

Episode 16 featuring Linda McConnell (Executive Director) and Annie Anthony (Co-Coordinator of Reading Soul Mates) from the Gaston Literacy Council!In this episode, we highlight several topics including the organization's mission for improving  literacy skills, how they serve our schools and community through a variety of reading programs and school outlets, their need for more volunteers, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more!To learn more about Gaston Literacy Council, to join,  or to follow them on social media, click the links below:Website: https://gastonliteracy.org/ Donate: https://gastonliteracy.org/donate/Literacy Facts: https://gastonliteracy.org/gaston-countys-rate-of-illiteracy/ Contact: https://gastonliteracy.org/contact/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Gaston-Literacy-Council-Inc-839779002804403/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gaston_literacy Email: literacy@gastonliteracy.orgGaston's Great loves feedback, suggestions, or questions! Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to us by a method that is convenient for you.Website: https://www.gastonsgreat.com/Email: podcast@gastonsgreat.comPhone: 704-864-0344

On this edition of the Spotlight, Jeff Shannon engages with Julianne Curlis with the Literacy Council of Middle Tennessee and Hal Hendricks with the Sumner County Health Department.

Amanda Ruth, the volunteer and program coordinator for the The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon and we talked about the organizations role in the community, how needed their services are and where to find more information about her.V visit the https://literacysuccess.org to learn how to volunteer and serve this amazing organization and if you want to reach out to the directly here is their information for the Lebanon Office At the Lebanon CareerLink 243 Schneider Dr. Lebanon, PA 17406 717-274-2554 Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amauryabreushow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amauryabreushow/support

SHOW DATE: Sunday, September 13th, 2020     Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara  This week, Tom McNamar discusses reading for the Literacy Council, a $500,000 grant from state for Winnebago County to help battle violence to disabled women, the Family Peace Center, COVID-19 numbers are getting worse, and how the 2020 Census is working going into the final month of data collection. The Literacy Council (Replay) September is Literacy Reading Month! Family Peace Center Golf Outing 2020  Friday September 25th at Mauh Nah Tee See country Club. How to sign up, where the proceeds go, and more covered in the segment featuring Tom Kress from Associated Bank and Sierra Kellen of Family Peace Center.  

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Theresa Oliver, Executive Director of Literacy Council of Norristown Contact Info: www.lcnlit.com 610-292-8515 Link to Video: https://vimeo.com/274574544

Welcome to PART 2 of Season 5 Episode 1 of the Literacy Quebec Podcast! Literacy organizations have had to adapt their tutoring styles due to the pandemic and we'll have a segment in this episode to discuss the transition to online tutoring for their volunteer teachers and students "Members Moment" We interview Cheryl from the Gaspésie Literacy Council on how they have had to adapt their volunteer tutoring online due to COVID-19. ____________________________________________________________ "Literacy Lowdown" COVID-19 has exposed the holes in many Canadians lacking connectivity, due in part to access to affordable high-speed internet We also have interviews with members of the Get Canada Connected coalition to learn about their advocacy and Government relations to make the internet accessible and affordable for all Canadians. Special guests Imran Mohiuddin and Meagan Hampel from Cybera as well as Laura Tribe from Open Media share their high impact advocacy work on behalf of all Canadians! Please head to the Literacy Quebec website for Upcoming Events which may have been modified due to COVID-19 and the Summer period where many of our members close to enjoy the sun!

This episode features a conversation with South Bay Literacy Council. This all volunteer organization provides free tutoring for adults in our community looking to improve their proficiencies in reading, writing and speaking English. The mission of SBLC is to change and empower lives through the gift of literacy. Tune into this episode to hear all about SBLC and what they provide for the South Bay! Visit their website: southbayliteracy.org to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringeducation/message

Today on this special episode we have special guest Melissa Savidant from Gaspésie Literacy Council who discusses the exciting launch of their Online Tutor Training platform, which will allow more reach for GLC to work with literacy tutoring candidates and train tutors where location, weather and travel presents challenges across the HUGE Gaspésie region. The Online Tutor Training platform will also mean GLC can make high quality tutor matches with adult learners. Does becoming a literacy tutor sound interesting to you? Find out more information by going to GLC's website and social media page today! Website http://gaspelit.ca/ and GLC Facebook Page

Part 1: Russell Johnson, director of UW-Parkside's Jazz Studies program, previews their Jazz Week (coming up next week.) Part 2: Steve Mussenden from the Racine Literacy Council talks about their upcoming fundraiser. Part 3: Dr. Mike Picco, from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, talks about Colo-Rectal Cancer. Part 4: a CNA study on why the U.S. military is facing escalating challenges with their recruitment efforts.

Cape Cod Literacy Council executive director Kathryn Carpenter and volunteer Neia Lelis talk about learning how to read, write and speak English - and how you can overcome illiteracy on today's "Life With Gwenn."

Happy 2020! Welcome to the 3rd episode of season 4 of the Literacy Quebec Podcast! In this week’s episode we recorded our regular book club at the LQ office. We discussed the book Dare to Lead by Brene Brown, which fits perfectly in with the topic we wanted to launch into 2020 with How to Fail Successfully in 2020. We also talk about Cal Newport’s Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World to learn about how to reduce busywork and increase purposeful work. Some of the questions we discussed after reading the section of Dare to Lead were: 1) Did you make any resolutions for 2020? Why/why not? 2) What are some markers of success to you? 3) What is failure to you? 4) Are failures the opposite of successes? 5) How can failures be useful to you? 6) Brene Brown talks a lot about the connections between failure, shame and vulnerability. What did you think of her tools for self-reflection? 7) What are some of your own Shitty First Drafts? Why did we choose this topic of Failure (a dirty word!) when everybody else is taking about Success and making New Year Resolutions? Well, through our discussion about how we each felt about failure, some of the failures in our own lives and learning new ways to deal with failure when it happens, we found that failure in almost every case was necessary in order for us to form deeper relationships with people, deeper and more meaningful work in our careers, becoming more stable and emotionally resilient, making better decisions in life, and living in a more content, grateful, happy state. Upcoming Events Family Literacy Day January 27th! https://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy-day-calendar/ What is Family Literacy Day https://abclifeliteracy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ABC-Family-Literacy.pdf Literacy in Action Storytelling and Hot Chocolate! For Family Literacy Week and Free Print Making Workshop Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2 PM – 4 Pm https://www.facebook.com/events/461274581492279/ LQ will be at Montréal Children's Hospital in Montreal, Quebec Family Literacy DayEvent · Wed, Jan 22 at 9 AM https://www.facebook.com/events/557062398228377/ Gaspésie Literacy Council and Wakeham Adult and Vocational Education Center are putting on Family Fun Day at Gaspe elementary Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 1 PM – 3:30 https://www.facebook.com/events/2647331301982075/ Western Quebec Literacy Council will be bringing you a new idea to try at home every day until January 27 (National Family Literacy Day) Check out their Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/wqliteracy/ The Learning Exchange will be sponsoring ABC Life Literacy’s Up Skills for Work Series to adult learners https://www.facebook.com/events/2647331301982075/ South Shore Reading Council Starting again their 10-week family reading program for children ages 0-3 The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a weekly one-hour gathering of parents and toddlers to share the joys of language through nursery rhymes, songs, stories and games. This program is offered free of charge! https://www.ssrc.ca/programs.php LQ at the 2020 Scotiabank Charity Race (April 25-26 2020) As always, you can check out or fb and our member’s pages for all of the latest updates! Subscribe, share our podcast, write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org , send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

We had the privilege to talk about one of the opportunities out there for parents and/or adults who struggle with their literacy skills alongside Alisha Proctor, the program directer at the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County. Website: http://www.ftbendliteracy.org

RSVP-Northern Virginia volunteer and retiree Jim Waller of Fairfax, Va., talks with RSVP's Rob Paine about volunteering with the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, The Fairfax County Park Authority and JA Finance Park. RSVP is the region's largest volunteer group for individuals 55 "or better." To become an RSVP volunteer please visit www. rsvpnova.org. LCNV volunteer coordinator Amy Tristan is also featured on this podcast.

RSVP-Northern Virginia outreach specialist Rob Paine chats with Amy Tristan, volunteer & outreach coordinator for the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, a partner of RSVP, about the variety of volunteer opportunities available with LCNV. For more information on RSVP-Northern Virginia, a program of Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria, please visit www.rsvpnova.org. RSVP is a free service that provides personalized matching between those over 55 and their ideal volunteer opportunities.

Welcome to the first episode of Literacy Quebec! A podcast for english-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. On this week’s episode, we will be defining literacy. Literacy is more than just knowing how to read and write - it’s about being able to interact with the world around you to your fullest potential. We will have special guests, Margo Legault - Literacy Quebec, Joy Fyckes - Reclaim Literacy, and Rev. Brian Perron - Church of Epiphany. We also will share submissions from Ruth Thomas - South Shore Reading Council, Cheryl Henry-Leggo - Gaspesie Literacy Council, Wendy Seys - Yamaska Literacy Council, and Michele Gagnon - Western Quebec Literacy Council. The episode ends with announcements of upcoming literacy events in Quebec. We are working on our sound and editing! Thanks for being a part of this journey! In the show we mention the following: Dawson Oral History Project: https://dohp.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ Literacy Quebec: literacyquebec.org Gaspésie Literacy Council: www.gaspelit.ca RECLAIM Literacy (Montreal): http://www.reclaimliteracy.ca/ South Shore Reading Council: https://www.ssrc.ca/ Western Quebec Literacy Council: http://wqlc.org/ Yamaska Literacy Council: http://www.yamaskaliteracy.ca/ Upcoming Events: Launch of the Verdun Stories Magazine: https://www.facebook.com/events/293562017994473/ Help raise money as a runner or volunteer for Literacy Quebec's member organisations by taking part of the Scotia Bank marathon charity fundraiser! For more information email Chris at admin@literacyquebec.org and by checking out: http://canadarunningseries.com/sbm_charities/literacy-quebec/

Workforce Development and Business English instruction programs are the topics of conversation in today's episode. Ryan Breisch talks to Karen Marsdale about how the Literacy Council of Reading-Berks is keeping up with the changing workforce in order to help people be successful!

Summary: MCPL's English Conversations Clubs offer those wishing to practice speaking English a friendly, welcoming environment in which to do so. In this episode, Quince Orchard Librarian Nancy Chiu-Sillcox and Quince Orchard English Conversation Club volunteer coordinator Annie Etches describe the program and share stories from MCPL's English Conversation Club at Quince Orchard Library.  Recording Date: July 25, 2018 Guests: Nancy Chiu-Sillcox is the Head of Adult Services at Quince Orchard Library. Annie Etches is a volunteer at Quince Orchard Library who coordinates the English Conversation Club meetings at the branch.  Host: Julie Dina What Our Guests Are Reading:  Nancy Chiu-Sillcox: Vertigo 42 by Martha Grimes Annie Etches: The flash fiction short story "Unforgettable" by David Wiseman, who recently won the Themed Flash Competition.  Other Items of Interest Mentioned During the Episode: Charles W. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center: The Gilchrist Center offers a variety of programs, including English classes, citizenship preparation, free legal clinics, technological literacy classes, and more.  Easy Does It! American Idioms: An advanced level drop-in English language class focused on American idioms. Offered at Gaithersburg Library.  English Conversation Clubs: Regularly scheduled volunteer-led gatherings at MCPL branches throughout the county that offer people the opportunity to practice speaking and listening to English in an informal, friendly, and welcoming environment. English for Arabic (Chinese, Farsi, etc.) Speakers: A series of English language learning resources designed for beginners with instructions in the beginner's first language.  English Language Learners Guide: Links to and descriptions of local resources for English language learners.  Friends of the Library, Montgomery County: A nonprofit that supports MCPL through supplemental funding, programs, and materials.  French Conversation Clubs: Those wishing to practice speaking and listening to French can do so at the French Conversations Clubs at Germantown and Long Branch libraries.  Literacy Council of Montgomery County: A local nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the English language proficiency and literacy skills of adults in our community. The Literacy Council offers a variety of English language and literacy tutoring services and classes.  Montgomery College English as a Second Language (ESL): Montgomery College offers ESL classes for beginners and advanced English language learners. Some classes are offered for college credit, others are non-credit courses.  Montgomery County Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL): A comprehensive listing of free and fee-based English language and literacy classes provided by a variety of organizations in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Library Board: The Library Board makes recommendations to the County Executive on matters affecting the public library system, such as the location of new facilities, the adequacy of book collections, services to outlying districts, and the personnel needs of MCPL.  Spanish Conversation Clubs: Numerous MCPL branches offer opportunities to practice speaking and listening to Spanish.   Read the transcript

In Focus - 7/29/18 - Nancy Crawford and Kenny Sigler, Literacy Council of Tyler

Ken Blanchard from the Northwest Ohio Literacy Council talks about Joseph Heller's Catch-22 and what the Literacy Council does in the community.

051 Julie Kramer–Adult Literacy Council Volunteers Teach More Than 1,700 Adults to Read and Succeed Yearly Julie Kramer is high on the Nashville Adult Literacy Council (NALC) for its two main goals: Teaching American adults to read and teaching English skills to adult immigrants. Working with classes and through mentoring, nearly 600 volunteers teach more than 1,700 adults each year to read and succeed.   Isolated by the need for a new language, immigrants can turn to NALC for assistance. Becoming more proficient enables newcomers to gain access to the larger community by being able to talk to and understand grocers, doctors, potential employers, and so forth. Learning English allows parents to help their children with school. And the NALC’s citizenship classes facilitate the family’s move toward citizenship.   Not being able to read also isolates thousands of adult Americans. Nearly one in eight Nashville adults can’t read at a functional level. Inability to read labels, complete an application form, comprehend a bill, understand a child’s grade card or homework, and so on limits persons’ economic quality of life and also affects their physical and emotional health and family and social relationships. Depending on others to read is both inefficient and humiliating. NALC classes offer remedial reading for those seeking to enter high school equivalency classes. Volunteers make the difference. Find out more about the program, apply to volunteer, or check the monthly training schedule at nashvilleliteracy.org or email info@nashvilleliteracy.org. Find other episodes in this series at www.retiretovolunteering.com and https://www.facebook.com/EZVolunteering/                   Support this series at patreon.com/volunteering.

In Focus - 7/30/17 - Nancy Crawford and Kenny Sigler, Literacy Council of Tyler

The Nashville Adult Literacy Council teaches 1700 adults each year to read and succeed Through the eyes of Jo-Ann Heidenreich the Nashville Adult Literacy (NALC) seems like a moveable feast! After working as a teacher and administrator for Metropolitan Davidson County Schools for thirty years, Jo-Ann began a second career as an educational consultant in more than twelve states including Tennessee. Now retired, she is volunteering at NALC—a natural choice with her previous background. The Nashville Adult Literacy Council provides free services to their learners (both adult citizens and adult immigrants), offering classes for basic literacy (reading and writing), classes in English-language basics, GED classes at probation and parole offices, citizenship classes to prepare learners for the exam, and workplace literacy classes tailored to individual employer needs. Volunteers are crucial to the success of the program. To learn more about volunteering with the Nashville Adult Literacy Council, call 615-298-8060, email info@nashvilleliteracy.org, or visit their website nashvilleliteracy.org. To find out more about coming podcasts, sign up for Ed’s Retire-To newsletter: retire-to.com/ed-s-newsletter. Be sure and visit retiretovolunteering.com.

www.nnic.org Susan Robinson, Executive Director of the Northern Nevada Literacy Council a 501 (c) 3 community-based, not-for-profit organization which offers education and training for adult learners is our guest today. To date, hundreds of students have successfully obtained their diplomas with students passing every day. NNLC students are getting better paying jobs, enrolling into college and/or pursuing a career in the trades. The doors of opportunity are now wide open for them! The numbers don’t lie. Low literacy is a global crisis that affects all of us. That's why it's so important to understand the issues and confront the facts head on. Only then can we can stand together to fight for change. In the United States, 14% of adults read at or below a 5th grade level. 29% only read at the eighth grade level and among those with the lowest literacy rates, 43% live in poverty. Let’s boil it down to another startling fact. 75% of state prison inmates did not complete high school or can be classified as low literate. From a health perspective, low literacy adds an estimated $230 billion dollars to the country’s annual health care costs. From a workforce perspective, low literacy costs the United States about $225 billion dollars each year in non-productivity and loss of tax revenue due to unemployment. www.CheriHillShow.com www.SageIntl.com www.NevadaRealEstateRadio.com

What do leaders of an award-winning non-profit sound like? Listen to this show and you’ll hear an executive director and her board president talk about how they work together and how they engage their board. You’ll find out how relentless the staff and board is about building relationships with nonprofits, colleges, businesses, and government agencies to identify people who aren’t … Read more about this episode...