READ tutor Diane Bauer, left, and her learner, Lili Butler, right, pause for a photo as they are studying English as a second language.
READ Adult Literacy Program Seeking New Tutors
The READ Adult Literacy Program at Alpena County Library is seeking new tutors. The program aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting quality education (SDG 4) and reducing inequalities (SDG 10) through literacy support.
Free Training in September
Free training sessions will be held in September at the upstairs Stillion Conference Room at the library. The training schedule is as follows:
- Sept. 7 — Introduction to the READ Program
- Sept. 12 — Basic Literacy 1
- Sept. 13 — Basic Literacy 2
- Sept. 27 — English as a Second Language
- Sept. 28 — GED
Participants are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions free of charge. Light refreshments and materials will be provided.
Registration
To register for any or all of these training sessions, please contact the library at 989-356-6188, ext. 15 or email readprogram@alpenalibrary.org.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.
- SDG 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.
- SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article does not explicitly mention any indicators to measure progress towards the identified targets. However, for SDG 4.6, the literacy and numeracy levels of youth and adults can be measured through standardized assessments and surveys. For SDG 8.6, the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training can be measured through labor force surveys and education enrollment data. For SDG 10.2, indicators such as income inequality, access to education and healthcare, and representation in decision-making processes can be used to measure progress towards social, economic, and political inclusion.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
---|---|---|
SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy. | Literacy and numeracy levels of youth and adults measured through standardized assessments and surveys. |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training. | Proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training measured through labor force surveys and education enrollment data. |
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. | Indicators such as income inequality, access to education and healthcare, and representation in decision-making processes. |
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