Launch of ‘Take the first step’ today
Half a million people find reading, writing and simple maths difficult. A new campaign will show them how to do something about it.
Details of a public information campaign called ‘Take the first step’ were launched today by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). The purpose of the campaign is to encourage adults who have difficulty with reading, writing, maths or technology to contact the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) to get the help they need. Supported by Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), SOLAS (the Further Education and Training Authority) and NALA, the opportunity is free and open to all, with participants able to choose what, where and when they want to learn.
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- Half a million people find reading, writing and simple maths difficult. A new campaign will show them how to do something about it. Details of a public information campaign called ‘Take the first step’ were launched today by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). The purpose of the campaign is to encourage adults who have difficulty with reading, writing, maths or technology to contact the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) to get the help they need. Supported by Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), SOLAS (the Further Education and Training Authority) and NALA, the opportunity is free and open to all, with participants able to choose what, where and when they want to learn. Pictured at the launch were Irish Authors – Sinead Moriarty and Catherine Dunne, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris and Student Olive Phelan. ***NO FEE*** Photography: Conor Healy / Picture It Photography ENDS For further information, please contact: Clare McNally, National Adult Literacy Agency, cmcnally@nala.ie, 087 648 6292 Fiona Keaveney, The Reputations Agency Catherine Walsh Head of CSR, The Reputations Agency 087 268 9532
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- Half a million people find reading, writing and simple maths difficult. A new campaign will show them how to do something about it. Details of a public information campaign called ‘Take the first step’ were launched today by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). The purpose of the campaign is to encourage adults who have difficulty with reading, writing, maths or technology to contact the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) to get the help they need. Supported by Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), SOLAS (the Further Education and Training Authority) and NALA, the opportunity is free and open to all, with participants able to choose what, where and when they want to learn. Pictured at the launch were Irish Authors – Sinead Moriarty and Catherine Dunne with Student Olive Phelan (centre) ***NO FEE*** Photography: Conor Healy / Picture It Photography ENDS For further information, please contact: Clare McNally, National Adult Literacy Agency, cmcnally@nala.ie, 087 648 6292 Fiona Keaveney, The Reputations Agency Catherine Walsh Head of CSR, The Reputations Agency 087 268 9532
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- Half a million people find reading, writing and simple maths difficult. A new campaign will show them how to do something about it. Details of a public information campaign called ‘Take the first step’ were launched today by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). The purpose of the campaign is to encourage adults who have difficulty with reading, writing, maths or technology to contact the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) to get the help they need. Supported by Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), SOLAS (the Further Education and Training Authority) and NALA, the opportunity is free and open to all, with participants able to choose what, where and when they want to learn. Pictured at the launch were Irish Authors – Sinead Moriarty and Catherine Dunne, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris and Student Olive Phelan. ***NO FEE*** Photography: Conor Healy / Picture It Photography ENDS For further information, please contact: Clare McNally, National Adult Literacy Agency, cmcnally@nala.ie, 087 648 6292 Fiona Keaveney, The Reputations Agency Catherine Walsh Head of CSR, The Reputations Agency 087 268 9532
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- Half a million people find reading, writing and simple maths difficult. A new campaign will show them how to do something about it. Details of a public information campaign called ‘Take the first step’ were launched today by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). The purpose of the campaign is to encourage adults who have difficulty with reading, writing, maths or technology to contact the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) to get the help they need. Supported by Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), SOLAS (the Further Education and Training Authority) and NALA, the opportunity is free and open to all, with participants able to choose what, where and when they want to learn. Pictured at the launch were Irish Authors – Sinead Moriarty and Catherine Dunne, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris and Student Olive Phelan. ***NO FEE*** Photography: Conor Healy / Picture It Photography ENDS For further information, please contact: Clare McNally, National Adult Literacy Agency, cmcnally@nala.ie, 087 648 6292 Fiona Keaveney, The Reputations Agency Catherine Walsh Head of CSR, The Reputations Agency 087 268 9532
