We can help

RLC’s “Cultivating Understanding” programs works with businesses or organizations to develop a customized on-site educational program for employees to:

  • Learn Spanish or English

  • Boost basic reading and writing

  • Improve math for the trades or office work

  • Build computer skills

To learn more about partnering with RLC, contact Lsumnercoon@racineliteracy.com or info@racineliteracy.com

Cultivating Understanding: Job-site solutions

Communication barriers and gaps in basic knowledge cost businesses.

  • Lost productivity: Low literacy costs the U.S. economy over $300 billion annually in lost earnings and productivity. -Barbara Bush Foundation

  • Wasted time: Miscommunications (often due to language barriers) waste an estimated 20% of work hours weekly (about 7.5 hours per worker), adding up to estimated $1.2 trillion annually. -the State of Business Communication Report (SBCR)

  • Costly errors: Low math literacy can lead to miscalculating estimates, incorrect charges, or botching inventory and budget percentages. - The Math Center

  • Translation and training overhead: Translation-support and language barriers in industrial settings can add up to $500,000 or more in hidden annual costs. (SBCR)

  • High Turnover: Communication gaps contribute to lower engagement and higher turnover, which typically costs a company 50% to 75% of an affected employee's annual salary per replacement. (SBCR)

  • Safety Risks: Limited English and reading proficiency increases injury-claim risks because workers may struggle to understand critical safety warnings, chemical hazards, emergency instructions and OSHA guidelines. - Dept. of Labor