Bridging the Gap between Adult Literacy and Worker Readiness

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WELCOME

• Bridging the Gap between Adult Literacy and
  Worker Readiness
• October 27, 2008

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What is CAEL?

• CAEL is the Council for Adult and Experiential
  Learning
• A non-profit organization founded in 1974
• Headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in
  Philadelphia, PA Denver, CO and New York, NY

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CAELs Objectives

• Advance lifelong learning
• Pioneer innovative learning and career
  development strategies
• Remove policy and institutional barriers
• Identify and disseminate exemplary learning and
  development practices

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Expanding Adult Literacy in WIRED Regions

• Verizon Foundation supports three region project
• North Central Indiana WIRED Region selected
• Project Goals

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Todays Agenda

• Morning
• Afternoon
• Wrap up