ProLiteracy

ProLiteracy Partners with Career Opportunity Platform Guild to Support Working Adult Learners

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education organization in the nation, today announced a new partnership between its publishing division New Readers Press and Guild, the leader in opportunity creation for America's workforce.

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  • ProLiteracy today announced a new partnership between its publishing division New Readers Press and Guild, the leader in opportunity creation for America's workforce.
  • "We are honored to have been chosen to work alongside Guild and these innovative companies," said Mark Vineis, President and CEO of ProLIteracy.
  • "We are thrilled to work alongside ProLiteracy in service of our nation's working adult learners," said Marty Martinez, Chief Partnerships Officer at Guild.
  • "We look forward to welcoming working adult learners from across the nation and supporting them in reaching their educational goals," said Sonja Chernos, Vice President of New Readers Press publishing for ProLIteracy.

New Issue of Research Journal Dives into Innovation in Adult Education

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Monday, June 5, 2023

SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy Worldwide has released its next issue of Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy, part of its continuing work to facilitate and sustain research efforts to improve adult education outcomes.

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  • The focus of this issue is on innovation in adult education and this theme is woven throughout the articles.
  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy Worldwide has released its next issue of Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy, part of its continuing work to facilitate and sustain research efforts to improve adult education outcomes.
  • The focus of Volume 5, Issue 2, is on innovation in adult education and this theme is woven throughout the articles.
  • Each issue of Adult Literacy Education includes thought-provoking and peer-reviewed research articles written by leaders in the field to inform and frame wider conversations in the adult education field.

ProLiteracy Launches Employability in a Digital World courses

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Monday, May 1, 2023

SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In response to the increasing digital demands of today's workplace, ProLiteracy has created six new online direct-to-student courses designed to help adults thrive on the job. These courses along with the complete Workforce Development Collection of which they are a part of are made possible through the generous support from Pitney Bowes.

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  • In response to the increasing digital demands of today's workplace, ProLiteracy has created six new online direct-to-student courses designed to help adults thrive on the job.
  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In response to the increasing digital demands of today's workplace, ProLiteracy has created six new online direct-to-student courses designed to help adults thrive on the job.
  • The first three Employability in a Digital World courses guide job seekers through the online process of finding, applying, and interviewing for a job.
  • The other three courses teach the basics on using word processors; spreadsheets; and email, calendars, and digital communication.

Annual Member Report Shows Fewer Adult Literacy Programs Received Federal Funding

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

SYRACUSE, N.Y., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The need for greater support and funding for adult literacy continues, according to a new report released by ProLiteracy. The 2022 Annual Member Statistical Report provides critical information about the current state of adult education across the country.

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  • The need for greater support for adult literacy continues, as programs indicated they saw a decline in federal funding last year.
  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The need for greater support and funding for adult literacy continues, according to a new report released by ProLiteracy.
  • The 2022 Annual Member Statistical Report provides critical information about the current state of adult education across the country.
  • Each year, ProLiteracy's member network, which includes over 1,000 adult literacy programs, participates in our Annual Member Survey.

ProLiteracy's New Issue of Research Journal Includes Forum on Mental Health

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy, which is dedicated to serving the adult literacy and education field by providing approachable and actionable research free of charge, has released Volume 5, Issue 1, of Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.

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  • Of note in the Winter 2023 issue of Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy, the Forum section focuses on mental health and adult learners.
  • Of note in the Winter 2023 issue, the Forum section focuses on mental health and adult learners.
  • Each issue of Adult Literacy Education includes thought-provoking and peer-reviewed research articles written by leaders in the field to inform and frame wider conversations in the adult education field.
  • By keeping its research free, ProLiteracy ensures the important information shared in the journal can benefit all adult learners equally.

ProLiteracy Helps Launch ALL IN Initiative for Social Change through Literacy

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy is proud to be a member of the newly established Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network, or ALL IN. We believe literacy changes lives, and we are excited to join thought leaders from across the country to create social change. 

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  • We believe literacy changes lives, and we are excited to join thought leaders from across the country to create social change.
  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy is proud to be a member of the newly established Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network , or ALL IN.
  • We believe literacy changes lives, and we are excited to join thought leaders from across the country to create social change.
  • The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network is a collective action initiative that has convened thought leaders from the adult literacy field and beyond to carry out the National Action Plan for Adult Literacy .

ProLiteracy Releases New Issue of Adult Literacy Education Research Journal

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the United States, announces the release of Volume 4, Issue 3, of its research journal Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.

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  • ProLiteracy announces the release of Volume 4, Issue 3 of its peer-reviewed research journal, Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.
  • Through the journal, ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the United States, provides practitioners with information and evidence-based practices related to the needs of the field.
  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the United States, announces the release of Volume 4, Issue 3, of its research journal Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.
  • Each issue of Adult Literacy Education includes thought-provoking and peer-reviewed research articles written by leaders in the field.

Lancôme and ProLiteracy Partner to Increase Guna Women's Literacy Skills in Panama

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy is proud to announce on International Literacy Day that it has partnered again with the Lancôme Write Her Future global initiative. In this new iteration, ProLiteracy and Lancôme will support the work of two local nonprofits in Panama to improve the literacy rates of Guna women.

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  • In this new iteration, ProLiteracy and Lancme will support the work of two local nonprofits in Panama to improve the literacy rates of Guna women.
  • In this new iteration, ProLiteracy and Lancme will support the work of two local nonprofits in Panama to improve the literacy rates of Guna women.
  • ProLiteracy will assist CEASPA and CONAMUIP to increase women's literacy levels, improve digital literacy skills, and give women the confidence to become active members of their community.
  • With this partnership, The Guna Women's Literacy Program will reduce the numbers of low-literate women in Panama.

ProLiteracy Announces a New Issue of its Adult Literacy Education Research Journal

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the United States, announces the release of Volume 4, Issue 2, of its research journal Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.

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  • ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the United States, announces the release of Volume 4, Issue 2, of its research journal Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.
  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the United States, announces the release of Volume 4, Issue 2, of its research journal Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.
  • The Adult Literacy Education journal is part of ProLiteracy's initiative to conduct and share primary and secondary research with the wide adult-education audience in the United States and around the world.
  • Each issue of Adult Literacy Education includes two thought-provoking and peer-reviewed research articles written by leaders in the field.

ProLiteracy to Host National Conference on Adult Education in San Antonio, Texas

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy will host its biennial Conference on Adult Education in San Antonio, Texas, October 3-5. At this three-day conference, adult literacy practitioners, teachers, tutors, managers, directors, board members, and students will learn new ideas, network, and lead change in the adult literacy field.

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  • ProLiteracy will host its biennial Conference on Adult Education in San Antonio, Texas, October 3-5.
  • SAN ANTONIO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy will host its biennial Conference on Adult Education in San Antonio, Texas, October 3-5.
  • At this three-day conference, adult literacy practitioners, teachers, tutors, managers, directors, board members, and students will learn new ideas, network, and lead change in the adult literacy field.
  • "The 2022 ProLiteracy Conference on Adult Education in San Antonio, Texas, will be an opportunity for adult literacy professionals to learn about the latest trends in adult education and network with other program leaders from around the country."