What is Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) week? 

AEFL week raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. 

scaleLIT's focus will be on the pivotal role of adult education in enabling equitable access to societal resources, employment opportunities, and full participation in community life.

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To celebrate Workforce Development Month and Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week, scaleLIT is bringing the workforce ecosystem together for an In-Person Systemwide Meeting.

The One-Stop Operator team will feature several speakers during the Climate and Equitable Job Act (CEJA) Panel:

• Angela Morrison, Policy Engagement Manager at Chicago Jobs Council

• Shirlondra Brooks, Associate Director, Workforce and Contractor Development at Elevate

• Abram Garcia, Program Manager at the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

• Eric Lugo, Senior Advisor at City Colleges of Chicago

We will also feature Adult Education Leaders to celebrate AEFL Week 2024 and demonstrate the importance of adult education in workforce readiness. Lunch will be provided.

Immediately following the Systemwide Meeting, the Illinois Community College Board Area Planning Council (APC) 508 Meeting will be in person from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.