The Media Project

Ten literacy lessons will be produced and aired on cable television in Kamloops. Corresponding print lessons will be inserted into the Kamloops Daily News. (Kamloops Cablenet, Kamloops Daily News, University College of the Cariboo)

On-Line Literacy
The development of an on-line literacy program will give learners in Prince George the opportunity to improve their literacy, computer, and lnternet skills. (College of New Caledonia, Prince George FreeNet, University of Northern B.C.)

Skills for Shoreworkers
A work skills and literacy training program will provide shoreworkers in Prince Rupert with the upgrading they need to participate in millwright and forklift operation pre-apprentice training. (Northwest Community College, United Fishermen and Allied Workers)

Community Success Stories in B.C. and Around the World
An easy-to-read text will be developed to link stories of successful local community development projects in B.C. with stories from other countries. (CoDevelopment Canada, Vancouver Community College)

Small Group Bridging Classroom for Adults: Pilot Program
Small group classes for adult new readers in Kelowna will help learners overcome their fear of the classroom and develop the skills and confidence to pursue further education. (Okanagan University College, Project Literacy Kelowna, )

From Birth to Rebirth: Rites of Passage within the Northwest Coast Clan System
An easy-to-read booklet on the rites of passage for women within the Northwest coast clans will be produced. The information will be gathered through interviews with elders and archival materials. (First Nations Women's Group, Open Learning Agency)

Skills for Success: Workplace Literacy Partnership
Workplace and academic training will be offered to learners in the Fraser Valley. The learners will be trained for jobs such as janitor, retail clerk, or chef and participate in work experience placements. (Salvation Army, University College of the Fraser Valley)