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Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Investing in adult literacy programs now can help businesses meet short-term, bottom-line needs as well as prepare for the future. 

  • Employing literate, skilled workers can enhance quality, customer service, and corporate image (Ford Foundation, 2001; Lankford, 1995).
  • Investing in education and training improves productivity and safety and reduces turnover  (Conference Board, 1999; Lankford, 2001).
  • Improving parents’ literacy skills can enable them to support their children’s education, saving education costs over time and helping ensure a new generation of well-prepared employees (Snow and Strucker, 1999).

Dollar General Literacy Foundation
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