Literacy Aotearoa Wellington (LAW) is a specialist provider of Adult Literacy and Numeracy education. We have been working with adult Wellingtonians for over 30 years. Our programmes help people improve their literacy – including reading, writing, spelling, everyday numeracy and computer skills.

We are a not-for-profit organisation and provide tuition at no direct cost to the learner.

Te Hikoi Tahitanga

How to understand what you read—first time, every time
  • How to write clearly without lots of mistakes
  • How to feel comfortable about everyday numeracy and maths (including timetables and even fractions)
  • Learning about yourself, your strengths and how you learn
  • Thinking about pathways for the future, what are your goals and how do you reach them?
  • Learning skills to help with everyday life, at home, with your whanau, your community and your work.

Techstart

Parts of a computer(know about monitors, USB ports, touch screens, keyboards etc.)
  • The basics—parts of computer, set up and how to use
  • Setting up and using an email account
  • Using word to produce professional documents
  • Using excel to store, sort and calculate
  • Communication tools including skype and social media
  • Proofreading and editing documents
  • Formatting documents and emails into sentences, paragraphs etc.
  • Working on tablets—using touchscreens and apps
  • How to protect yourself from scams and fraud
  • Using a computer for day-to-day tasks e.g. banking, Work and Income, keeping in touch with schools etc.

Back to Work

Job searching (using search engines, job sites, local & national vacancies)
  • CVs & Application letters (tailored CV/resumes)
  • Job application forms & Interviews (paper and online forms, job interview practice)
  • Selling yourself (how to make the best of all the skills and qualities each person has)
  • Dealing with the hard stuff (how to talk about any negative history including criminal records)
  • Employer/Employee rights and responsibilities (leave, breaks, disputes, 90 day trial)
  • Communication (emails, talking to managers, giving and receiving feedback )
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