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Sunday, 5 of February of 2012

Members of the House are pushing for a condition that would deny UI benefits to any worker who lacks a HS diploma or its equivalent and is not enrolled in classes to earn one. What's your opinion?
- I don’t support this provision. All eligible workers should receive UI regardless of their education level.
- I think this is the wrong vehicle for supporting people to get their GED. Congress should instead focus on increasing investments in adult education & literacy, which is provided for via WIA Title II.
- I agree that UI should be conditioned on having a HS diploma or its equivalent, or on participating in instruction to complete one.
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Date: March 6, 2010

Following her keynote address, Brenda Dann-Messier (Assistant Secretary of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education) and Cheryl Keenan (Director of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education) will update conference attendees about reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act. The session will be moderated by David C. Harvey, President and CEO of ProLiteracy. Do not miss this chance to learn what is happening with the federal legislation that authorizes adult basic education in the US.

Thursday, March 18, 1:45 –2:45 pm

Continental Ballroom B (Lobby Level)

Presenters:

Brenda Dann-Messier, Assistant Secretary, Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Cheryl Keenan, Director of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education

Moderator: David Harvey, President and CEO, ProLiteracy

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