Key findings of IALS Literacy is linked to economic success. Literacy levels help determine the kind of jobs people find, the salaries they make, and their ability to upgrade their work skills. Those who read, write and use numbers regularly have higher literacy levels. Education strongly influences literacy but is not the only factor. Literacy practices in the workplace are critical to maintaining a skilled, trainable workforce capable of adapting to change.
Adult literacy is an issue that requires serious attention by policy makers.