National Adult Literacy Database

University researchers have found a systematic relationship between the first letter of a person’s childhood last name and the speed at which they take advantages of opportunities to queue up. The study findings have been printed in the Journal of Consumer Research.

The Frontier College New Readers Bookstore carries titles for adult learners, literacy practitioners and other educators in the areas of essential skills, workplace literacy, ESL, GED and more.

The Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eileen Dooley of Ottawa as its new president and CEO.

More than a year ago, the Sixth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI) was held in Brazil. The conference aimed at renewing international momentum for adult learning and education and, in its outcome document, agreed on concrete measures in order to translate this momentum into action.

Whether it’s a company with local and ex-pat employees, countries in need of aid, or the elderly interacting with the young, a new research paper to be published in the journal Psychological Science says recognizing diversity can actually encourage people to help each other instead of sparking conflict.

The Centre for Literacy has launched its newly designed website to better serve the information needs of Canada’s literacy and essential skills community.

The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) is a proud supporter of family literacy in all its forms. Every year since 1999, on January 27, Family Literacy Day (FLD) is celebrated in communities throughout Canada with activities related to reading, writing and math. The NALD website has a section dedicated to FLD. This page has been recently updated and now contains reading suggestions from the NALD library for families.

In the absence of a stable government able to provide for its people, a nascent workforce could create the stepping stone out of deprivation Haitians have suffered for centuries.

Digital literacy is the ability to understand and use information and communication technology (ICT). It requires a working knowledge of computer software and being able to decipher sounds and visual representations, for example icons.

The results of a survey indicate most Quebec companies are ready to support recommendations aimed at improving job training, encouraging the integration of immigrant workers into the workplace, and retaining experienced workers aged 55 and older.

Grass Roots Press, a niche publishing company that specializes in adult literacy and ESL resources, carries over 400 books, DVDs and software packages. This catalogue features its customers’ favourite resources.

As part of its broader Employer Engagement Strategy, CAF-FCA conducted a project on employer support mechanisms to identify “what's out there” and what more could be done to support employers. A report and online catalogue were produced.

In a worrying development for equal employment opportunities across the globe, new research commissioned by flexible workspace solutions provider Regus reveals that only 31 per cent of Canadian firms declare they plan to hire more working mothers as compared to 41 per cent a year ago. Globally, 36 per cent of companies plan to hire working mothers in 2011.

The director general of UNESCO will address a global summit for ministers of education to help debate the challenges facing education. The focus of the 2011 forum is “Education for Economic Success.”

FREDERICTON, NB – Accessing information through the National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) just got a little easier.