The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick is holding their 6^th annual writing contest in celebration of Adult Learner’s Week April 11-19, 2016. We invite adult learners from across the province to share with us stories about how their future will be different because of their adult learning program.

The theme for this year’s Essay Contest for Adult Learners is  “ Literacy Changes Lives”

Contest Submissions

Written submissions should be 300-500 words in length using your favourite form of creative writing: a poem, an essay, a short story, etc.

Who Can Enter

Anyone currently enrolled in an adult learning or adult tutoring program.

Contest Winners

Each winner will receive $100 and from April 13-17, 2016 we will feature each winner on our website and promote their story through local media.

Send submissions to LCNB by email :

lcnb@nbliteracy.ca

Deadline: March 15, 2016

Along with your contest submission, please forward us your name, address and phone number as well as the name and phone number of your adult learning or tutoring program. By entering this contest you are giving the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick permission to use your name and submission to promote adult learning.

Thanks to all those who submitted a PGI Grant application.

The Literacy Coalition is now accepting applications for 2015 PGI Grants!

Who can apply?

Established literacy groups or programs, including First Nations, that have been operating one year or more, who receive direction from a volunteer board, meet the eligibility requirements and apply before the deadline are eligible for consideration.

How much can you request?

All applications are subject to a review process and the limited funds (max. $3000 per application) that are available to distribute may be less than requested. If you are requesting funds for more than one program, please use a new form each time.

How can the funds be used?

The funds must be used for literacy related activities or learning materials for existing programs, and must be used within one year of receiving the donation. If your organization is a successful recipient of funding, a signed and dated, Statement of Expenditure, must be received by LCNB within one year of receiving the donation.

Applications that are based on providing an essential literacy service, or developing new and innovative ways to increase literacy levels in New Brunswick, are eligible:

Eligible costs include, but are not limited to, books, learning materials, special events, innovative programs, and technology.

Ineligible costs include, but are not limited to, wages, staff meals and travel, office supplies, and office furniture.

Forms are available here:

• PGI 2015 Funding Application
• PGI 2015 Final Reporting Form

The deadline for submission of the PGI Grant applications is Thursday, Dec 31, 2015 at 5:00 pm.

Note: If your organization received PGI funding last year, a report on the activities of the grant must be submitted to LCNB before a new application is considered.

It is with great enthusiasm that I begin my new position as Acting Executive Director for the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick.  My past involvement with the Literacy Coalition includes several years as Board member, Board President and Family Literacy Project Manager. It feels good to be back with this important organization!

I have had the opportunity to promote literacy and learning in a variety of settings throughout my career including teaching at the preschool, public school, college and university levels. I have also been Regional Director for Woodstock Early Intervention Services and Provincial Consultant for Early Childhood Services for the Province of New Brunswick. Most recently I have worked as an independent consultant focusing on early childhood education and literacy.

My specialty areas include project management, program development and evaluation, training, staff development, research and report writing; I hope to put all of these skills to good use.  I look forward to working with all of you to advance literacy, lifelong learning and essential skills through continued partnerships and collaboration.