National Adult Literacy Database

We invite you to send us information about events you may be hosting in your community or projects you may be working on to mark the occasion on or around September 8, 2012.

Decoda’s funding will support innovative solutions that use literacy as a strategy to address cross-sector challenges in B.C. communities. All literacy solutions will be considered for this award, but increased attention will be provided to entries that address the broad definition of literacy. This includes computer use, continuous learning, numeracy, oral communication, reading, thinking skills, working with others, and writing.

In the survey, nearly four out of 10 (39 per cent) workers interviewed said knowing their career path is very important to their overall job satisfaction. Nearly half (48 per cent) of respondents feel this feedback is at least somewhat important.

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) took some time to talk with its member, Essential Skills Ontario, about one of the most pressing challenges facing Ontario employers – skilled labour.

The Centre for Literacy invites nominations for two (2) board members for terms beginning in September 2012. The two members will be drawn from the Montreal-Ottawa region. Travel and accommodations will be covered for three or four face-to-face meetings per year for the first year. Other meetings and interactions will take place through distance technologies.

When asked to describe the learning initiatives she has been involved with since moving back to Vancouver, Pat emphasizes that she first had to deal with her housing and health issues, otherwise she couldn’t have done any of the learning she has done. Following this, seeing her daughter receive a degree from SFU was a huge motivator for her.

Just as candidates use new and creative methods to secure work, employers need to be pro-active when it comes to finding the people they need. This includes being aware of common pitfalls recruiting managers make and how to avoid them in your next recruitment and selection project.

The Edmonton Literacy Coalition, which was formed a year ago by different organizations that advocate literacy, aims to erase the stigma surrounding adults who struggle with reading. The campaign illustrates how low literacy levels can affect everyday life.

From Rabindranath Tagore to Mohandas Gandhi to Amartya Sen, great Indian minds have addressed the necessity of holistic education for peace and personal development. This century-long legacy is reflected in the goals of a new UNESCO Institute.

Social finance is an approach to investment or managing money that aims to deliver social and/or environmental benefits. Social finance models are being widely explored as potential new sources of funding to address social/environmental issues. Since these investments must produce both a social and a financial return, proponents assume that social finance approaches are more likely to generate innovative practices and better performance by funding recipients.

If you're a Canadian job seeker, the traditional means of finding a job are still the most commonly used. Canadians ranked online job boards and newspaper ads as the most common ways to find jobs, according to a survey conducted by ICMA International and sponsored by Randstad Canada.

The longitudinal study, published in the journal Child Development, was carried out by researchers at the University of Missouri, Columbia, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Vermont.

Premier Dalton McGuinty honoured the Barrie-based organization for its continued support and training to more than 100 community-based literacy agencies across the province. Community Literacy of Ontario is well-known for its leadership in online training including Literacy Basics, a self-directed online toolkit for literacy educators.

The Canadian group will join 100 students from other APEC economies including the United States, Mexico, China, Russia and Japan. The Camp will include a Youth Forum; field visits to vocational colleges, enterprises and public training facilities; skills demonstrations among participants; and cultural tours.

Each month NALD releases Library user statistics in a feature known as the Top 20 downloads. The report examines the number of NALD Library documents which are viewed and downloaded by visitors to the NALD website.