Dr Nicky Murray is the programme manager for the Skills Highway workplace literacy and numeracy programme, which is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission and based at the Industry Training Federation. She has been involved in industry training, workplace learning, and adult literacy and numeracy for a number of years. Nicky is a strong proponent of lifelong learning, having begun her under and post-graduate studies later in life. She is passionate about the contribution that good literacy and numeracy outcomes make to a skilled and productive New Zealand.
Anne works as a researcher and evaluator. She has an interest in adult learning and the impact it has on those who participate in programmes. She has conducted a number of research projects with learners in workplace, community and tertiary education settings.
In their workshop, Nicky and Anne explored what PIAAC tells us about adult Literacy and Numeracy skills in New Zealand. They looked at workplaces as a vital part of our communities and the role of community provision in connecting to workplaces, employers and adult LN learners. They also examined how change can be maintained after workplace LN programmes end and how this can be supported and enhanced by community provision.