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Frontier College Hosts Important Forum on Literacy & Technology

TORONTO, Oct. 12 /CNW/ - On October 14, four of Canada's workforce and literacy experts will come together to discuss Canada's literacy issue in the context of today's evolving technology. Hosted by CBC's Mark Kelley, presented by Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life, and sponsored by CIBC, Compugen and Microsoft Canada, the Forum features speakers who will share their perspectives on the demand and influence of technology on a literate society.

Featured speakers are Jim Cummins, Canada Research Chair, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education; Carolyn McGill-Davidson, President & CEO, CNW Group; Gavin Thompson, Director, Corporate Citizenship, Microsoft Canada; and Sherry Campbell, President, Frontier College.

The Forum is a part of Frontier College's annual fundraising luncheon with proceeds supporting national literacy programs for children, youth and adults. Tickets are available to the public at www.frontierliteracyluncheon.ca or by calling 416-923-3591 ext. 324. Individual tickets are $60 or $500 for a table.

    
    Date:        Thursday, October 14, 2010

    Location:    The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at
                 the Toronto Reference Library
                 789 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor

    Time:        11:30 a.m.  Registration, Networking Reception, Lunch
                 12:40 p.m.  Forum begins
                 2:00 p.m.   Interview availability with panelists

    Who:         Jim Cummins, Canada Research Chair, Department of
                              Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Ontario
                              Institute for Studies in Education

                 Carolyn McGill-Davidson, President & CEO, CNW Group

                 Gavin Thompson, Director, Corporate Citizenship,
                                 Microsoft Canada

                 Sherry Campbell, President, Frontier College
    

About Frontier College

Literacy is an essential skill in today's world. At Frontier College, we believe it's a fundamental right. Low literacy skills are directly linked to poverty, poor health and high unemployment. Through a network of thousands of volunteers, Frontier College is helping Canadians to realize their potential and seize the opportunities that come their way. For more information about Frontier College visit www.frontiercollege.ca

For further information: Sandi Kiverago, Director of Communications, Frontier College, 416-923-3591 ext. 318, Cell: 416-841-1212