Drug Education and Prevention in the Workplace

What: Drug Education and Prevention in the Workplace

By 2035, it is projected that all of the growth in the working-age population will come from immigrant-origin adults. However, statistics also show that education levels are lower among immigrant-origin adults and language barriers will continue to be a challenge. To be prepared for the future, employers will need to start investing in basic skills development among their entry-level employees.


In this presentation, we are going to talk about workplace literacy. We’ll discuss different types of literacy skills, why those skills are important, and how to go about developing those skills in your workforce.


You will learn:

• A step-by-step process for building a workplace literacy program


• Best practices for workplace literacy programs


• Opportunities available for your company

Who: Cathy Martin and Laurie Dawkins, Workplace Talent Solutions
Cathy Martin

Cathy Martin, partner and director of operations, has worked in adult education for over 10 years. She is dedicated to equipping others with the education and training they need to succeed and grow, especially those who face barriers. She has a degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and has taught English as a second language both in the community and in the corporate environment.

Laurie Dawkins

Laurie Dawkins, partner and business developer, has over 30 years of professional experience in the fields of adult education and business. At the heart of what she does, is the desire to see people learn, grow, and advance in their careers using their gifts and strengths. She believes that lifelong learning is the key to career advancement both personally and for others.