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Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy announces 2nd Annual Digital Symposium: The Future of Adult Literacy at HCC Southeast

Jan 31, 2025


The Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Digital Symposium: The Future of Adult Literacy, taking place Friday, February 7 at Houston Community College-Southeast, located at 6815 Rustic Street, Houston, TX 77087.

The in-person event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is required to attend. Two virtual access sessions will be provided for out-of-town registrants. General session will be streamed via Facebook Live. 

This year's symposium focuses on the growing need for digitally skilled workers and the impact of technology on everyday life for adult learners and their families. The event aims to provide adult educators, volunteers, tutors, coordinators and administrators with valuable insights and training experiences ranging from basic digital literacy to advanced AI tech-driven workforce pre-skilling and upskilling curricula and tools. 

Key Highlights: 

  • Breakout Sessions: Engage in sessions presented by digitally accomplished trainers, curricula developers and industry service providers on topics such as using community data to increase enrollment, integrating digital literacy into adult education, digital literacy navigators and leveraging VR/AR simulations for workforce training.                                      
  • Expert Panels: Learn from industry leaders about the transformative power of digital literacy and its crucial role in driving economic growth and success for communities.            
  • Success Stories: Hear from Houston-based community organizations and learners about their experiences with digital literacy integration and the challenges they have overcome.
         
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow educators and professionals in the digital literacy and instruction space. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the future of adult literacy! 

For more information and to learn about the Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy, please visit https://www.houstontx.gov/adultliteracy/2025-digital-symposium.html 

Contact 
Jacqueline Aguilera, Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy 
832-393-0308 


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