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Michigan Business Beat | Krista Johnson, LEO – Boosting Literacy & Opportunity for Michigan Families
Originally uploaded September 26th, reloaded October 12th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Krista Johnson, Deputy Director for Workforce Development at Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Michigan’s reading scores are at an all-time low. Can you explain how adult education programs help improve literacy for both adults and their children? Why is it important for parents to gain literacy and other essential skills, and how does this benefit the entire family? With half a million Michiganders lacking a high school diploma, how do the state’s adult education programs open doors…
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