READING/WRITING
Improved reading and/or writing ability
Read the newspaper and/or magazines
Improved spelling
Improved vocabulary understanding
SPEAKING/LISTENING
Improved ENGLISH speaking and/or listening ability
Improved grammar
Improved pronunciation
Increased vocabulary
WORK
Entered employment
Got a better job
Improved skills needed at work
Communicated with peers, supervisors, customers
Participated in job training
Completed paperwork required at job
Filled out job application
Wrote a resume
COMPUTER
Learned computer skills and/or used software
Set up e-mail account and use regularly
Used the internet for information
DRIVER’S LICENSE
Obtained driver's license
Obtained learner's permit
Obtained Commercial Driver's License
COMMUNITY
Increased involvement in community activities
Learned how to vote and/or registered to vote
Voted for the first time
Spoke at a meeting
Wrote to a politician
Talked to someone in the community (ESL) |
FAMILY
Increased involvement in children's educational activities (school trips, registration)
Attended meetings at children's school
Communicated with children's teachers/others at school
Volunteered at children's school or after-school program
Read to children
Helped children with homework
INDEPENDENCE
Attained consumer skills
Filled out forms
Improved understanding of household appliances
Became a smarter shopper
Found information in the phone directory
Set up and followed a schedule
Made an appointment
Obtained a library card
FINANCIAL LITERACY or NUMERACY
Opened a bank account
Read and paid bills better
Conducted bank-related issues
Improved math skills
Used money
HEALTH LITERACY
Attained better wellness or healthier lifestyle
Communicated with medical professional
Read medication label
Read food labels
Read health-related materials
EDUCATION
Entered postsecondary education (PVCC)
Entered other education and/or training
Obtained GED
Passed a section of the GED
CITIZENSHIP
Achieved citizenship skills
Obtained citizenship |
