The Oakland Literacy Council is seeking a part-time tutor coordinator to support and train the volunteer tutors that help over 300 low-literacy adults each year. For more information view the Job Description.
27th Ex Libris Event Once Again Inspires Audience
Thank you to the Sponsors of the 2016 Ex Libris dinner in support of adult literacy
Over 110 guests gathered at the Village Club in Bloomfield Hills on October 13th to hear best-selling author Johnathan Rand discuss the link between his writing and adult literacy. The Ex-Libris event, in its 27th year, is an annual dinner that supports the work of the Oakland Literacy Council.
Bestselling author Johnathan Rand shared how his books have inspired literacy efforts
Johnathan Rand, the bestselling author of dozens of suspense books for adults and children including the American Chillers series, shared a powerful and moving personal story of connecting with an adult learning to read through his books.
Attendees also heard from Ossie Tate, a student in the Oakland Literacy Council program who has made remarkable progress. Tate talked about his reading problem as, “one of the most shameful things I have ever experienced was not be able to read. The shame that I carried all of these years because I didn’t want anyone to know find out I couldn’t read.”
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Shop and Meet Local Authors at Leon and Lulu
Authors from 2015 event
Once again Leon & Lulu in Clawson will be opening their doors to local authors in support of adult literacy. More than 60 authors will be on hand throughout the store to share their reading and writing works with curious shoppers on Sunday October 23rd from 11 am – 5 pm.
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Board Pledges to Double All Donations to the Back to Basics Campaign
The Oakland Literacy Council recently launched a Back to Basics 
fundraising campaign to increase the number of adult basic education students. All donations made to this campaign will be doubled up to $25,000 by a match provided by the Board of Directors and other generous donors.
In Oakland County, over 100,000 people lack basic literacy skills and need the one-on-one tutoring help that the Oakland Literacy Council provides. The Back to Basics initiative strives to increase the number of adults receiving basic education tutoring by 65%. Donations will be used to serve more students like James.
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New Tutor Training Program Reduces Time to Become Certified
A professionally designed, interactive online training course is now being offered to new volunteers which reduces the amount of time needed to become a trained tutor for the Oakland Literacy Council.
The Oakland Literacy Council has now made it easier than ever to help adults improve their English skills. The Council provides free one-on-one tutoring for adults seeking better job skills, a high school credential, citizenship, or to help their child become successful learners. The Council relies on trained volunteer tutors who meet with students for two hours each week in local libraries, coffee shops, and other public buildings throughout Oakland County.
