MISSION LITERACY IN MOTION

Definition of Literacy

Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to thrive in their community and wider society. (UNESCO).

Statement of Goals

• To encourage and support learner groups from Early Years, Youth, Adult, Seniors, to English as a Second Language
• To establish literacy partnerships among community organizations, in our changing workplace environments, and community service groups
• To identify and address the variety of literacy needs in the community of Mission with all its’ diversities
• To increase access and to new and existing literacy skill building opportunities
• To find and make use of as many funding opportunities as possible
• To promote the many facets of literacy awareness in our community

Vision

Through literacy, people in the community are thriving in an ever changing world.

Values

Mission Literacy in Motion is passionate about making a difference with integrity, inclusion, accountability, and transparency.

Mission

Mission Literacy in Motion will empower people by making connections.

The goals of our Adult Literacy programming are:

• To increase literacy levels and numeracy proficiency among adults – 19 years and older
• To meet the increasing demands of our knowledge and technologically based economy
• To increase diverse literacy awareness among adults

Free Learner-Led Tutoring:

• • Many topics such as:
    • Learners’ Licence preparation
    • Introduction to Electronic Devices
    • WHIMS preparation
  • We cover Canadian Benchmark Levels (CLB 0-4)
  • Learners are matched with a trained volunteer tutor
  • English Conversation Grammar and Culture ESL Group
    • Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm
    • MLiM office:  33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission BC V2V 7B1
  • One to-One-Tutoring
  • Small Group Classes
    • Financial Literacy
    • Work Place Readiness Workshops