Robert Guzman of Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition has been awarded “Skills Firebrand” Award, which is an award that recognizes an individual for their outstanding efforts in engaging and inspiring other stakeholders to advocate for improved federal skills policy chosen by the members of the National Skills Coalition. Guzman is receiving this award because of the passion and dedication he has shown on behalf of adult learners, and, for his work in connecting the “on the ground” daily work of adult education professionals with the bigger picture of policy advocacy.  Guzman received his prestigious award on Tuesday, Feb. 4th, 2020 in Washington D.C. Guzman is the Career Pathways Navigator for adult learners. He serves people who are referred to him from across more than a dozen adult education partners in the Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition, as well as workforce partners, and equips learners to choose the right career pathways for their goals. The Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition (CCLC) was founded in 2003, as a means to advocate for and improve the quality of adult literacy programs in Chicago.