This page lists the confirmed breakout sessions at the 2022 Literacy Texas Annual Conference with the primary topic of Community Partnerships & Collaboration. Secondary topics are listed with each session.
Let's Build An Employer Partnership
You’re convinced your program needs to engage employers but aren’t sure how to advocate strategically for such partnerships. This presentation provides you with an opportunity to analyze leading employer-driven service models, and ways to apply their success to your partnering efforts.
What’s in it for you?
1. Greater understanding of employer-driven adult literacy models, and
2. The knowledge to build your own advocacy “pitch” for partnering with a local employer.
Presenter: Jacqueline Aguilera
Organization: Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy – Houston
Resolving Attendance and Recruitment Issues Through Community Collaboration
This session will dive into the concept of collaborative case management and how it can positively impact attendance and recruitment of students.
By harnessing the power of existing community resources, service agencies and community organizations can work together to bridge the gaps for people in their communities.
Presenters will highlight their efforts and explain how this can be duplicated for your area.
Presenters: Jenny Walker (Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties), Kristina Rivas-Jones (Stephen F. Austin University)
