Alberta headlines
New report: The Motivation of Francophone Adults To Use Assistive Technologies for Workplace Learning
Posted: May 31, 2012 | 
Category: Essential skills
This new report, published by AlphaPlus in French, discusses the use of assistive technologies in the workplace and offers an approach to address the needs of francophone adult learners. More specifically, this report on assistive technologies and learner motivation is designed to help improve the instructional design of assistive technologies in order to prepare learners to develop and maintain new skills throughout their lives.
Simply applying for every job you hear about isn't going to get it done. You need to take some time, reflect on what inspires you, talk to people in the field about what they do and then start finding companies that match your desires.
It all starts with brand. Professionals say each individual needs a personal brand. If you're going to have a brand, you may as well advertise it. Create a one page highlight of what you could do if hired. Just like any ad, use well thought-out tag lines that quickly get the recruiter's attention. Don't tell everything, as you want the reader to call you for additional information
Request for proposals - Labour Market Study of Literacy and Essential Skills Workers - Deadline May 29, 2012
Posted: May 16, 2012 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
With funding from the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, CLLN is conducting a labour market study of literacy and essential skills (L/ES) workers. CLLN seeks to consolidate what is known about the L/ES workforce and determine the value of, and whether there is a need for, occupational standards and/or credentials.
Government of Canada increases support for part-time, post-secondary education students
Posted: May 15, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
The income eligibility thresholds for part-time student loans and grants have been increased so more Canadians can pursue post-secondary education while working.
In-person collaboration still most effective way to communicate at work: study
Posted: May 15, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
For all the emphasis on email, teleconferences, Skype and social media, it turns out that face-to-face communication still tops them all.
Mental health issues relevant in the workplace too
Posted: May 10, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
During Mental Health Week May 7 to 13, the Mental Illness Foundation has invited Quebec organizations to assess both the risk and protective factors that have a significant impact on their employees' mental health.
Tips for new employees - How to make your mark in the workplace
Posted: May 10, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
First day in a new job? Randstad Canada, a leader in staffing, recruitment and HR services, says this is the prime opportunity to brand yourself; to showcase your talents and social skills in order to increase the potential of standing out in a crowded workforce.
Learning and employment success stories - NALD's Feature of the Month
Posted: May 2, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
In every part of the country there is a story waiting to be told about how Canadians can benefit from employment programs and initiatives. These success stories are about Canadians who are making better choices to lead productive and rewarding lives in their family life, at work and in their communities.
Extremely conscientious employees often given most work to do
Posted: May 2, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
This quandary is frequently experienced by extremely conscientious people. Work tends to flow towards those who are most reliable, so by consistently demonstrating competence, you have turned into a task magnet. This trend can be hard to reverse.
Internet at work: Survey says most Canadians are granted access
Posted: May 2, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
When it comes to employers limiting access to the Internet at work, Randstad Canada says employers should rethink their assumptions. "The use of email and the Internet has become an integral part of today's workplace. They offer a great deal of benefits to corporations, such as improved communication among employees, improved customer support and research capabilities."
Mike Holmes: A life fulfilled in the skilled trades
Posted: May 1, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
"Why is having pride so important in the skilled trades? Because it pushes people to do better — and these are definitely industries where you want people to do their best. People who are proud of their work will put in the extra hours to learn a new technique. They’ll talk to colleagues about what works and what doesn’t." — Mike Holmes
On International Workers' Day: Five reasons not to mind income gaps
Posted: May 1, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
On the occasion of International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, the Montreal Economic Institute's Yanick Labrie shines a light on five reasons why income inequality is less worrisome than it appears to be.
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