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NALD's Feature of the Month: A Timeline of Literacy and Essential Skills from Essential Skills Ontario
Headline News | Posted: May 1, 2013 | 
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
“Throughout its long history, the literacy and essential skills field has continually evolved and adapted in response to the changing needs of adults. This timeline captures some of the important people, events, initiatives and other influences that have helped shape the literacy and essential skills field in Canada over the past 200 years.” -- Essential Skills Ontario
Territorial premiers drive Canadian future with northern vision
Headline News | Posted: May 17, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
“Economic development for the North is still the top priority among northern premiers. My colleagues and I discussed developing our northern Aboriginal workforce through skills and job training, as well as sustainable sources of energy for our growing economies.” - Nunavut Premier Eva Aariak
Nova Scotia leadership opportunities help young women build futures
Headline News | Posted: May 17, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
Through a new Lighthouses Program Partnership program in Nova Scotia, about 20 girls will participate in job training and other activities, which will help create friendships and build positive support networks. Some of the girls are helping to develop activities to meet the needs of the group.
N.B. invests in apprenticeship program for teenagers
Headline News | Posted: May 17, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
The provincial government has partnered with industry and the New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program (NBTAP) to support an initiative that leads to early entry into the apprenticeship program. “This program is a great example of how our government is supporting the environment that matches the skilled labour requirements of employers with the training opportunities for our young people,” said Premier David Alward.
The SCALES Essential Skills Workshop Facilitator’s Guide by CONNECT Strategic Alliances (2012)
Library | Posted: May 17, 2013
This guide is one of the resources developed through the SCALES (Supporting the Canadian Advancement of Literacy and Essential Skills) project, undertaken by CONNECT Strategic Alliances, representing Ontario’s 24 publicly funded colleges.
It's Never Too Late [Video - 1:34 ] by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) (2011)
Library | Posted: May 17, 2013
This video focuses on a woman who trained for a new, more rewarding job after an injury forced her out of the old one. She had worked for years in the stockroom of a bookstore but, after an injury, wasn’t able to return to the heavy lifting required in her old job.
Self-Assessment – Construction Workers’ Workbook by SkillPlan and Construction Sector Council (CSC) (2007)
Library | Posted: May 16, 2013
This Essential Skills tool is for tradespeople, apprentices, and people interested in construction careers who want to assess their current Essential Skills and their readiness for technical training.
Labour Market Study of Literacy and Essential Skills Workers in Canada – Webinar presented by Anne Ramsay, March 13, 2013 by Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) (2013)
Library | Posted: May 16, 2013
This webinar outlines a project undertaken by the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) to get a national picture of Literacy and Essential Skills (LES) practitioners working with adults across Canada.
Federal Government conducting nation-wide consultations on Canada Job Grant, skills training
Headline News | Posted: May 15, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
The Government of Canada has announced a series of cross-Canada roundtable discussions with stakeholders on the new Canada Job Grant, an Economic Action Plan 2013 initiative that will create jobs by transforming the way Canadians receive skills training.
Numeracy Research: Recommendations – Complexity levels - Interview with Katherine Clarke-Nolan, Policy analyst, OLES [Audio – 3:05] by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) (2011)
Library | Posted: May 15, 2013
This audio file is part of a podcast series developed by Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES), Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), describing a research project that will help to update the numeracy element of the Essential Skills framework.
ESI: Essential Skills Investigation – Episode 3 [Video – 21:02] by Bear Image Productions (2007)
Library | Posted: May 15, 2013
This video uses the style and atmosphere of a television crime drama to deliver a message about the importance of Essential Skills in learning, work, and life.
Do students entering university have the basic writing and math skills they need? - Lessons in Learning – October 28, 2005 by Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) (2005)
Library | Posted: May 14, 2013
While recent testing suggests that Canadian students’ comprehension of basic skills is generally not declining, proficiency exams administered within some universities do show very slight declines in the skills of incoming students. Even though this decline is small overall, the authors of this paper say it does offer lessons in learning for students, their families, professors, universities, and governments.
Saving for Independent Living: Lynne Fisher, participant of SEDI’s Independent Living Accounts program [Video – 3:21] by Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI) (2009)
Library | Posted: May 14, 2013
Since 1986, Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI) has helped low-income earners gain financial independence through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and asset building.
Expanding Roads to Employment - Advanced Workshop (June 12, 2013 - June 13, 2013)
Event | Posted: May 13, 2013
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society is offering the advanced workshop "Analysing workplace tasks to enhance classroom practice," in Red Deer, Alberta.
Expanding Roads to Employment Linking Workplace Essential Skills to the ESL Classroom (May 16, 2013)
Event | Posted: May 13, 2013
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society is offering the introductory workshop "Using the Workplace Essential Skills Framework" with the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) in Edmonton on May 16. A special invitation to PD training and a workshop opportunity for professionals working with immigrants.
Expanding Roads to Employment Linking Workplace Essential Skills (WES) to the ESL Classroom (May 14, 2013)
Event | Posted: May 13, 2013
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society is offering the introductory workshop "Using the Workplace Essential Skills" Framework with the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) in Calgary on May 14. A special invitation to PD training and workshop opportunity for professionals working with immigrants.
Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council announces provincial awards
Headline News | Posted: May 13, 2013 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
Each year Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council acknowledges the achievements of its students through the Student of the Year award. Aggie Snook of Stephenville has been selected to receive the NLLLC Student of the Year Achievement Award for 2012. As well, the Susie Day Volunteer of the Year Award was created to recognize those who demonstrate outstanding service through participation in and leadership of Laubach programs. This year’s recipient is Maureen Kennedy.
Giving Safety Talks: A guide for the construction sector – Self-Directed by Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society (AWES) (2012)
Library | Posted: May 13, 2013
This document is part of a resource package prepared by Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES) to help staff members deliver safety training in the construction sector to workers whose first language is not English. Specifically, this guide is aimed at smaller organizations that may not be able to hire a workshop trainer.
Canadian Adult Literacy Facts by Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador (2012)
Library | Posted: May 13, 2013
This document is one of series of fact sheets prepared by Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadians respond to the national Call for Concepts for Social Finance
Headline News | Posted: May 10, 2013 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
In the coming months, the Government of Canada will take several steps to bring players together and stimulate innovative ideas for addressing social and economic challenges. The Government will look to leaders in the social finance sector, such as the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, the Centre for Impact Investing at MaRS, Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, Social Capital Partners, and others to help identify a way forward.
Ottawa increases support for apprentices and the skilled trades
Headline News | Posted: May 9, 2013 |
Categories: Essential skills, Labour market
A highly qualified and mobile skilled trades workforce is critical to Canada's productivity and competitiveness. By helping Canadians connect with available jobs and putting a priority on skills and training, we are ensuring continued economic growth, job creation and long-term prosperity.
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