This report summarizes key points of a discussion during a Workplace Education Practitioners' Forum held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 4 - 7, 1999.

The event was initiated and sponsored by the National Literacy Secretariat of Human Resources Development Canada. On-site organization was provided by Carmel Edison, Louise Nichol and Margerit Roger of the Manitoba Association of Workplace Educators (MAWEC). A preliminary day of presentations and discussions was organized by Angela Chotka, also of MAWEC.

Besides the National Literacy Secretariat and the MAWEC planning committee, the following people served as an advisory group to provide suggestions and feedback on the initial planning for the event:

• Stacey Huget, British Columbia
• Karen Bennett, Alberta
• Ron Torgerson, Saskatchewan
• Angela Tessier, Manitoba
• Marjorie Davison, Nova Scotia

Their ideas were invaluable in defining the direction and content of the forum discussions.

Drew Henderson (Henderson Consulting and Training) and Barbara MacKay (North Star Facilitating) led the discussions with patience and humour. After the forum, they documented key issues and ideas to serve as the basis for this report.

Finally, thanks to the Workplace Education Practitioners who attended the forum, especially those from across Canada who traveled to Winnipeg in March. Eight provinces were represented, and through the activities, networking and collegial debates a foundation was laid for further discussion on the training and recognition of Workplace Education Practitioners in Canada.

For more information, please contact:

Brigid Hayes
National Literacy Secretariat, HRDC
360 Albert Street, 15^th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0J9
(613) 958-9845
(613) 946-5882 fax
brigid.hayes@hrdc-drhc.gc.ca

Workplace Education Practitioners' Forum
Summary Report