National Adult Literacy Database

When it comes to nonverbal communication and cultural differences, you can expect to be judged by behaviours that include how close you stand to a colleague in conversation, how much or little you touch others, the degree of emotion in your voice, the amount of eye contact you display, and the kind of hand gestures you use.

Marion Collin figures her age will be an advantage in her hunt for an accounting job. And the numbers are in her favour. At 57, she’s part of the country's fastest growing labour force, according to the latest snapshot of Canada's job market.

The two-year project gave First Nations and Métis communities the ability to assess their literacy levels, perspectives and needs of adults in their communities by using a survey tool that is culturally appropriate and inclusive, says the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network.

Adults going back to school to upgrade their skills or obtain their high school diploma may find it difficult to take the first step. Unable to find the right resources and guidance can leave many frustrated with nowhere to turn. There are, however, programs geared specifically for adult learners who want to complete their education.

Intimidated by math? With access to the right resources, it’s a subject that can be fun and easy, both to learn and to teach. This website features lesson ideas and tips to assist teachers and parents.

We've all heard of moms and dads who become too involved in a child's science fair project, book report or college application. According to a new OfficeTeam survey, this type of hovering, also known as 'helicopter parenting,' extends to the job search, too.

The forum will provide a unique opportunity for participants from across Canada to engage in face‐to‐face dialogue, exchange information with their colleagues and peers, and build networks in the field of Aboriginal education (early childhood and K-12).

The face of Silicon Valley North is a 28-year-old male graduate of a Canadian university, who makes between $40,000 and $80,000 per year and has been employed by a digital, advertising or marketing agency for between one and three years, a new study says.

More and more cases involving the firing of workers for what they say online have been surfacing before labour tribunals in recent years – creating an entirely new category of dispute that did not exist a decade ago.

Hundreds of four year olds in the province are now proud owners of two children’s books, thanks to a new partnership between the Department of Education and the Provincial Information and Library Resources Board, which administers Newfoundland and Labrador’s public libraries.

This Grade 8 student maintains a 95 per cent grade point average, plays competitive badminton, does charity work and owns the latest iPod Touch. As if that weren't enough to keep a 14-year-old busy, he designs and writes code for websites in his spare time, citing Apple co-founder Steve Jobs as his role model.

The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick is accepting applications from individuals and organizations interested in facilitating conference workshops, giving research/information presentations, submitting poster presentations, and/or having a booth display. The deadline is June 17, 2011.

Amazon.com Inc says it now sells more digital e-books than paper books. The company said that for every 100 print books it has sold since April 1, it has sold 105 e-books. That includes both paperback and hardcover books, but excludes free downloads.

Sun Life Financial is committed to advancing the causes of financial literacy and workplace wellness, CEO Donald A. Stewart said at the company’s annual meeting.

The Gandhi Day Literacy Project works in partnership with the Toronto District School Board to teach elementary school students about social justice and encourage global citizenship using Mahatma Gandhi’s life and work as a point of introduction. The program will deliver professional development for teachers focusing on human rights and peace-building, which will enable teachers to write and deliver globally oriented content that complements the regular curriculum.