| Term | Adult Literacy Programs |
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| Code | HH-4500.0500 |
| Definition | Programs offered by a variety of organizations including regular and adult schools, libraries, correctional facilities, businesses and corporations that provide reading, writing, speaking, computation and/or problem solving skills for adults who cannot read or write at a functional level with the objective of ensuring that they have the skills necessary to find and keep decent jobs, support their children's education and participate actively in civic life. |
| Created | 9/28/00 |
| Changed | 1/6/10 |
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| External Classification Terms |
Adult Education (NTE B60) Education (AIRS ED-170) Literacy (NPC B04.11) |
| Related Concepts |
Homelessness |
| Facet | Service |
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