I am looking to start an adult literacy program, but I have no idea  
how to get it off the ground.  I am centrally located in CT.  I am  
looking for advice!

Thanks!
Sharon Wolf
sdwolf99 at mac.com



On Jul 28, 2008, at 7:06 PM, Virginia Pulver wrote:


> The National Public Radio (NPR) audio-link (below)  may be of  

> interest to adult literacy professionals.  While the film being  

> reviewed is about an Army recruiter, there is quite a bit of  

> discussion about how many Army applicants cannot pass the enlisted  

> entrance exam – the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery  

> (ASVAB).  As a former Air Force Recruiter myself, I can tell you  

> that the ASVAB helps classify an individual’s interests and  

> potential skills, but so many applicants fail to score at a minimum  

> level.  I even had college graduates who failed to pass this exam.

>

> Why am I sharing this?  You may want to cultivate a relationship  

> with local recruiters (from all branches) and see if they will give  

> you referrals.  There are many motivated young adults who could  

> benefit from the  literacy opportunities you can share with them.  I  

> warn you though, some recruiters may be less inclined to work with  

> you, but many of them may.

>

> (FYI: if the link does not work, cut and paste it or go to the NPR  

> site and look on the Sunday morning Weekend Edition show.)

>

> Life is good…and every day we each have so  many opportunities to  

> make it better!

>

> “Ginn”

> Virginia J. Pulver, AmeriCorps*VISTA

> Recruiting Consultant, NM Coalition for Literacy

> 3209-B Mercantile Court, Santa Fe NM    87507

> virginia at nmcl.org

>

> YOU can become a volunteer adult literacy tutor or

> refer adult learners for FREE 1-1 tutoring!

> 1-800-233-7587

> Visit our Website: www.nmcl.org

>

> Subject: NPR.org - Film Details Frustrations Of Army Recruiter : NPR

>

> Virginia thought you would be interested in this story: Film Details  

> Frustrations Of Army Recruiter : NPR

> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92971946&sc=emaf&sc=emaf

>

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