What is workforce literacy?
Workforce literacy is a term for the literacy activities that people use at work. Workforce literacy includes: reading, writing and math activities, oral communication, technology, critical thinking and problem solving. Workforce literacy focuses on the literacy that people need to find employment, keep jobs, and move on to other kinds of work. It is also about understanding the workplace and the roles and relationships of the people who work there. (From the Ontario Literacy Coalition Workforce Literacy Fact Sheet) Back to Top Q: What is adult basic education (ABE)? A: Adult Basic Education or ABE is classroom based literacy instruction that usually takes place at a community college or adult school. These classes are usually free of charge for the participant. The classes introduce and review basic skills at various levels in Reading, Writing, Math, Spelling, Vocabulary, Communication and critical thinking needed to function in society. Emphasis is on identifying and mastering facts,
