Ontario Honours Literacy Leader
August 5, 2009 2:30 PM
McGuinty Government Names Council Of The Federation Award Winner
Jean Doull, a Sarnia-area literacy champion, has been awarded the Ontario 2009 Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
Premier Dalton McGuinty honoured Ms. Doull for her important work in adult literacy and skills training. For 25 years, her tireless efforts have helped bring literacy services to Sarnia-Lambton. Ms. Doull's contribution to literacy training has touched thousands of Ontario adult learners, helping them to achieve their goals and participate more fully in community life.
The Council of the Federation Literacy Award was created by Canada's Premiers in 2004 to recognize the valuable contribution made by Canadian literacy leaders.
QUICK FACTS
- Jean Doull is executive director of the Organization for Literacy in Sarnia-Lambton. It offers many programs, including free adult literacy services.
- Ontario is expanding literacy and essential skills training to help 13,000 more people train for high-skill jobs.
- By 2020, about 70 per cent of new jobs are expected to require postsecondary education and training.
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"Ontario honours Jean Doull for her outstanding work and commitment to help people reach their goals. Literacy opens up a world of opportunity and we need more people like Ms. Doull to help lead the way."
– Dalton McGuinty
Ontario Premier
"I'm a firm believer that literacy is one of the most important tools a person can have. Improving literacy skills gives people the opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of their communities, and their lives."
– Jean Doull
Ontario winner of the 2009 Council of the Federation Literacy Award
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