New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says people in the North Island will have more opportunities to improve their literacy, math skills, and digital skills thanks to increased funding for Community Adult Literacy Programs.

New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says people in the North Island will have more opportunities to improve their literacy, math skills, and digital skills thanks to increased funding for Community Adult Literacy Programs.

The Campbell River Community Literacy Association and the Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society are receiving funding for their Community Adult Literacy Programs.

These programs are offered by trained volunteers and focus on basic literacy, life skills and employment preparation, and can be a starting point towards high school completion and/or further education or training.

Babchuk says investments in local adult literacy provides opportunities for people to develop the skills they need to succeed in local industries, especially in rural communities.

The funding is part of $3.4 million spent annually for Community Adult Literacy Programs throughout the province.