Nova Scotia headlines
Scrabble® Corporate Challenge aims for big score in support of literacy, Frontier College
Posted: February 27, 2013 | 
Category: Learning
On March 6, Bay Street's sharpest minds will compete against one another to raise money for Frontier College, Canada's original literacy organization. Frontier College President Sherry Campbell is inspired by the continued growth of the Scrabble Corporate Challenge, now in its ninth year. "It's a wonderful reminder of the value that the corporate community places on literacy," she said.
Nova Scotia bursary supports Gaelic-language training in Scotland
Posted: February 22, 2013 |
Category: Learning
Nova Scotians who want to use the Gaelic language can apply for a bursary to study in Scotland. This is the second call for applications for the bursary program, which is administered by Gaelic Affairs and funded by the Scottish government. The deadline for applications is March 8, 2013.
Growing gap of truck drivers could hurt Canadian economy: report from Conference Board
Posted: February 22, 2013 |
Category: Labour market
Tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, but very few young people and immigrants are entering the industry. A new Conference Board of Canada report concludes that the gap between the supply of drivers and the demand for them - estimated at 25,000 by 2020 - could be costly to the Canadian economy.
SMEs underestimate importance of pension benefits to their employees: survey
Posted: February 20, 2013 |
Category: Labour market
The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada has announced a new retirement solution called "Pension in a Box," designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offer their employees a workplace retirement plan that answers their needs. Pension in a Box is intended to help the millions of Canadians who work for an SME to save for the future, and it will also help SMEs in terms of employee retention and satisfaction.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce offers roadmap to close small business skills gaps
Posted: February 20, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
As part of its ongoing skills initiative, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the findings of its Symposium on Skills and Small Business held in November. From the outset of the project, it has been clear Canada must upgrade the skills of its domestic workforce, including the essential skills that are critical for improved training outcomes and productivity growth.
Overcoming employee shortages with workers from other provinces: Tips for employers
Posted: February 19, 2013 |
Category: Labour market
The Talent Group Canada has been relocating talented, skilled workers, such as Class 1 & 3 drivers, Engineers, Welders, Heavy Duty Mechanics, and Framers from Ontario to positions with employers throughout Western Canada with great results for both the employer and new employee. Here are tips for organizations that will assist in making any inter-provincial relocation a success.
Job numbers edge downwards in January: Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey
Posted: February 8, 2013 |
Category: Labour market
Following two months of gains, employment in Canada decreased slightly in January (-22,000). A decline in the number of people looking for work pushed the unemployment rate down 0.1 percentage points to 7.0%.
Plans underway for Nova Scotia Adult Learners' Week 2013
Posted: February 7, 2013 | | Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
Plans are underway for Nova Scotia Adult Learners' Week 2013 April 6-14. Learners and organizations from across the province are coming together at special events including panel discussions, interactive workshops and arts events. They will offer learning opportunities for all and showcase the diversity in the ways adults learn.
NALD extends its congratulations to recipients of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Posted: February 6, 2013 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) takes this opportunity to extend its congratulations and best wishes to individuals in the field of literacy and essential skills who were recently chosen to receive Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients announced
Posted: February 5, 2013 |
Category: Learning
In honour of Queen Elizabeth’s 60-year reign as the British Monarch, 30 individuals have been selected to receive a Diamond Jubilee Medal for their contribution to improving literacy and skills levels of adult Canadians.
Aboriginal Canada Portal closing effective February 12, 2013
Posted: February 1, 2013 |
Category: Learning
Effective February 12, 2013, the Government of Canada's Aboriginal Canada Portal will be closed. The portal was developed in 2001, when it was more difficult to find Aboriginal resources and services on the Internet.
Ottawa encourages employers to apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding
Posted: February 1, 2013 |
Category: Labour market
Employers can now apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding which will create thousands of job opportunities for students across the country, said Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. Funding is available to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses.
Province of Nova Scotia, students work on vision for university education
Posted: February 1, 2013 |
Category: Labour market
At a roundtable meeting with the provincial government recently, students in Nova Scotia shared a vision for university education that prepares them for good jobs and a bright future. Labour and Advanced Education Minister Marilyn More highlighted changes in technology, jobs and job requirements, international competition and demographics.
Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards - Call for nominations
Posted: February 1, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
The Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards were created for two main reasons: to recognize exceptional contributions that individual volunteers, not-for-profit organizations and local businesses make to improve the well-being of families and their communities; and to highlight the best practices in community leadership that these outstanding volunteers have developed.
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