Saskatchewan headlines
Why is CUPE involved with literacy work? (video)
Posted: April 27, 2012 | 
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
CUPE has been active in literacy work for over a decade. A right for all, literacy helps workers succeed on the job and in life, and it can be a critical foundation for further training and education.
Pan-Canadian Quality Standards in International Academic Credential Assessment Project: Phase II
Posted: April 13, 2012 |
Category: Learning
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC), a unit of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) has just completed Phase II of the Pan-Canadian Quality Standards in International Academic Credential Assessment Project.
Sense of humour works on the job but hold back when preparing application letter
Posted: April 13, 2012 |
Category: Learning
While humour can be used to great effect in the workplace, be cautious about flexing your funny bone during the application process. It's okay to show some personality in your resume and cover letter, but don't go overboard. Attempts at humour don't always translate on paper.
Spring issue of Literacy Express is showcase for practitioners (PDF)
Posted: April 12, 2012 |
Category: Learning
This issue features occupational task profiles, a course review, OLES tools and information about the CLLN online forum for adult educators.
Only one month remaining to register for Aboriginal Literacy Gathering 2012 (PDF)
Posted: April 11, 2012 |
Category: Learning
The Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network hosts its annual Literacy Gathering and Awards Gala in Regina on May 24 and 25. This year's Gala features entertainment by Tom Jackson.
NALD's Innovative Technology Award - Last chance for nominations
Posted: April 5, 2012 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
The award recognizes outstanding achievement in developing and implementing a technology initiative that contributes to the advancement of adult literacy and essential skills. Specifically, the product, project or service should promote, support and/or facilitate knowledge exchange within the adult literacy community.
Roch Carrier's 'The Hockey Sweater' has been reshaped for the symphony in Toronto
Posted: April 4, 2012 |
Category: Learning
The world premiere of "The Hockey Sweater" musical will be hosted by famed Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden and narrated by the original author himself, Roch Carrier. Mr. Carrier is the honorary chairperson of NALD.
Frontier College outlines Second Century Labourer-Teacher Project
Posted: April 3, 2012 |
Category: Learning
This literacy and essential skills training project will place Frontier College's labourer-teachers in businesses across Canada, focusing on high-needs sectors, with particular attention to Aboriginal and new immigrant workers. The labourer-teachers will provide one-to-one tutoring, mentoring and other educational support in the workplace.
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