The Hodgman Liberal Government is setting an ambitious new direction for improving adult numeracy and literacy through a10-year plan, 26TEN Tasmania.
The new strategy will allow 26TEN to engage with a broader cross-section of the Tasmanian community and send a message about the importance of adult literacy and numeracy.
Thirteen organisations across the State have been awarded nearly $600,000 under the latest 26TEN Grants Program.
The grants aim to increase the literacy and numeracy skills of Tasmanians by supporting organisations to provide literacy and numeracy support and improve the use of plain English in the workplace.
Difficulties with reading, writing and numeracy can cause significant challenges in working and completing everyday tasks and also impact on safety and productivity.
By getting the state’s finances under control we are able to re-invest the dividends into these vital education programs.
26TEN is helping more Tasmanians get the skills they need for life and work by bringing together business, community and government to work together to take action on adult literacy and numeracy.
Under the 26TEN Grants Program, grants of up to $50,000 are available to employers, community groups, and industry.
The grants have been awarded to:
These grants will support employers and peak bodies to assist their paid and voluntary Tasmanian workers to improve their literacy and numeracy skills, and build an understanding of adult literacy issues in their industry.
Applications for the next round of the 26TEN employer grants program are expected to open in September 2016.
For more information about 26TEN grants visit http://26ten.tas.gov.au/build-your-business/Pages/grants.aspx
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