Government Provides Funding to Local Projects that Strengthen Adult Literacy

On Wednesday Minister of Education Krista Lynn Howell announced four projects that have received a total of $996,174 in funding by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program.

Projects from the Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council, econext, the Council of Marine Professional Associates, and the Murphy Centre were selected to help strengthen literacy skills within the province.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council received $247,755 for the Employability Skills for Entry-level Health Care Workers project.

Econext received $360,419 for the Green Economy Adult Learner Career Exploration project.

Council of Marine Professional Associates received $140,000 for the Elevate Empower Employ: Women Ocean Innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador project.

The Murphy Centre received $250,000 for TECHPREP.