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Project Literacy provides Workshops in Communicating in Plain Language
Stay tuned for more Workshops in 2020! Documents written in straight forward language: Save time and money, because they get the job done well the first time. Help all readers understand your information. Avoid misunderstandings and errors. The Plain Language Workshop will help you learn how to: Plan, write, edit and design new documents. […]
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Project Literacy Open House and Donor Appreciation 2019
Project Literacy donors, supporters, board members and staff enjoyed a fun evening at our Second Annual Open House. Thank you to all for your continued kindness, dedication and support!
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Communicating in Plain Language Workshop
Project Literacy is happy to announce the first Plain Language workshop of 2019! This 3.5 hour workshop will help you and your organization better understand the value of plain language. Plain language is about clear communication. It’s about using common words and presenting information in a straightforward, logical way. If customers and employees don’t understand your […]
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Project Literacy Supports UBCO – Bachelor of Education Students
Project Literacy is proud to host two UBCO Bachelor of Education students for the month of May. Daneen Segec and Stephanie Turner are working with and supporting our Education Coordinators and Community and Family Literacy Facilitator in order to gain Field Experience in Community Education.
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Spring Open House
Project Literacy was pleased to host an Open House for our funders, long-time supporters and volunteers. The Learning Centre was at capacity as over 30 guests enjoyed live music, interactive games and time to talk and catch up with each other. Our Board President, Ruth Walper recognized our funders and community partners, including The United […]
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Communicating in Plain Language is Good for Business
We are often asked – what is plain language? Plain language is about clear communication. It’s about using common words and presenting information in a straightforward, logical way. If clients, customers, and employees don’t understand your message, they can tune you out. Because of this, Canadian organizations lose $2.5 billion in productivity annually. By simply […]
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Project Literacy Excited to Receive 2017 Literacy Award by the Council of the Federation Literacy
With a close to 2017, Project Literacy is proud to reflect on its achievements. One highlight of the year was being awarded, in November, the 2017 Literacy Award by the Council of the Federation Literacy. This award recognizes achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy across Canada. Project Literacy recognizes that not every person learns […]
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Andrew Overcame Lifelong Math Challenges to Pursue a Future in Technology
Andrew McCartan has been a resident in Kelowna for the past 16 years. He previously lived in Calgary and Nanaimo. During those years he worked in the oil patch and in construction but always had a passion for technology. After researching various career paths, Andrew decided to make a major change in his life and […]
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Learning English Was a Goal for Julie and Accomplishing It Has Opened Doors
“It was always a dream of mine to speak English. When I was a child, I begged my parents to go to an English school, but because my parents could not speak English the school system would not allow it and I was never given the opportunity.” – Julie Julie is a French-speaking Canadian who […]
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PROJECT LITERACY IS ESTABLISHING NEW FOSTERING LITERACY PROGRAM IN KELOWNA
Project Literacy has received a grant from Decoda Literacy Solutions to initiate the Fostering Literacy Program within the local community. With the support of the ONE TO ONE Society, the new Kelowna program will follow the ONE TO ONE tutoring program model that has already been established in 210 British Columbia schools and 20 school […]
