Thanks to all who attended our In-person Mixer on Friday. We were thrilled to see KRA, IDES, Literacy Chicago, Southeast Asia Center, and Un Nuevo Despertar. We also spotlighted Vickie, a learner from Candace's Digital Literacy Sessions at the AJC, and heard about her journey!

Have you attended one of our One-Stop Operator meetings in person? It's an excellent opportunity to see familiar faces and make new connections! Here is a snap of our lovely group at the July Partner Meeting at the AJC at Daley College. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Join scaleLIT to learn about the experiences of New Arrivals in Chicago. Navigators will share their experience transitioning migrants into their desired adult education, training, and workforce development programs. Visit scaleLIT.org/upcomingevents to register!

Join scaleLIT this Thursday to learn how to support New Arrivals in Chicago. Navigators will share their experience transitioning migrants into their desired adult education, training, and workforce development programs. Visit scaleLIT.org/upcomingevents to register!

We are one week away from our next Free Digital Literacy Workshop at the American Job Center at Truman College! 🎉 Are you ready to start your digital literacy journey? To learn more, visit scalelit.org/upcomingevents… 🔗

Excitement is building for AEFL Week! From 9/16 - 9/20, join scaleLIT in raising awareness about how Adult Ed empowers individuals with equitable access to resources & employment and fosters full participation in community life. #AEFLWeek2024 #AdultEdMatters #InvestintheMidwest

Do you know Navigators hosts weekly Digital Literacy Sessions at American Job Centers? These drop-in sessions are free! Navigators can help you begin your journey through self-paced training modules 🔗 Sessions are posted on scaleLIT.org/upcomingevents

Join us in celebrating AEFL Week, 9/16 - 9/20! < 10% of the adults who could benefit from Adult Ed programs can participate in them. Policy and funding limitations leave many communities underserved. Visit scaleLIT.org/AEFL to learn how scaleLIT is celebrating #AEFLWeek2024

Navigator Mandeep visited Christus Victor Lutheran Church to learn about their food pantry - no documentation required - and share information about AJC services. Visit scaleLIT.org/jobseeker to tap into the Career Pathways Navigator's network of resources!

Over 43 million adults in the US struggle with reading above a 3rd-grade level & nearly 63 million face challenges with 4th-grade math. During AEFL Week, let’s raise awareness and support initiatives that make a difference. Visit scaleLIT.org/AEFL to learn more!

September is Workforce Development Month! Workforce development isn't just about individuals and companies – it's about communities. In a world of constant evolution, workforce development isn't an option – it's essential. Let's work together to create opportunities for everyone

We are 1 week out from Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2024! 🎉 Let's use our voices to advocate for adult education funding and celebrate the successes of our learners, educators, partners, and leaders! Visit scaleLIT.org/AEFL to get ready for #AEFLWeek2024

Will we see you at the ICSPS Forum for Excellence 2024 this week⁉️ scaleLIT is presenting Connecting Communities to the AJCs: Special Populations and New Arrivals on Wednesday, September 11th, at 10:15 AM! Learn more on the Whova app! #forum4excellence24

Did you hear we purchased Instant Language Assistant (ILA) Translation Devices to communicate effectively with our community? Gabe and Renuka brought this device to the Pui Tak Center Resource Fair to ensure attendees received information in their desired language and dialect!

Join scaleLIT for an in-person Systemwide Meeting on 9/20 at the AJC at the King Center. We'll feature a CEJA Panel with leaders across Chicagoland & discuss the importance of Adult Education in our workforce ecosystem. Register at scalelit.org/upcomingevents… #CEJA #AEFLWeek2024

Our recent blog post recaps our August Learning Circle: New Arrivals Training ⭐ ScaleLIT brought together practitioners leading the charge in helping New Arrivals in Chicago access workforce development and adult education services. Visit scaleLIT.org/blog/new-arriv… 🔗 to learn more

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Our next Digital Literacy Workshop at the American Job Center at Truman College is on 9/25! To learn more, visit scalelit.org/upcomingevents… Our Navigators also host weekly drop-in sessions at AJC across Chicagoland. More info on our Upcoming Events page!

To kick off AEFL Week 2024, we are collecting Writing Contest submissions from adult educators and students! For a chance to win a $50 gift card, tell us why Adult Ed matters to you! Visit bit.ly/AEFLwritingcon… to submit. The deadline is September 19th at 5:00 pm! #AEFLWeek2024

We are thrilled to kick off #AEFLWeek24 with a message from Secretary Alexi Giannoulias Alexi Giannoulias! Thank you, Secretary Giannoulias, for supporting Adult Education efforts in our communities and helping us raise awareness of the need for these essential services.

Join scaleLIT in sharing a photo or video of why Adult Ed Matters To You! Visit bit.ly/AdultEdMatters… to print the sign or write it out on paper or a whiteboard. Share your picture or video on social media or email [email protected] to submit for our AEFL Week round-up!