The Way Forward on Adult Literacy is a five-year action plan developed through engagement with key stakeholders such as adult learners, adult literacy service providers, community organizations, public libraries, Indigenous people and groups, industry, labour and post-secondary education institutions.

Literacy is more than just reading and writing; it is the ability to find, understand, create, communicate and compute using printed and written materials in different situations. Essential skills are also an important part of literacy. They are the first skills needed to learn other skills.

Supported by a $60 million investment, The Way Forward on Adult Literacy identifies 30 actions government and its partners will take to make sure Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have the opportunity to acquire and enhance these skills.

For more information, please visit The Way Forward on Adult Literacy or contact:

Lauren Michael Power
Program Development Specialist (Education)
Literacy and Institutional Services Division
Department of Education
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
PO Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Email: laurenpower@gov.nl.ca
Telephone: 1-709-729-2374