National Adult Literacy Database

Through a two-year project (June 2009 to May 2011) Literacy Link South Central has developed a set of seven workbooks. These resources embed Essential Skills activities within employment-readiness tasks.

In recognition of the international year, the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs is hosting the IYPAD Creative Writing Contest for writers age 13-22. “This is a great opportunity for all Nova Scotian youth to celebrate and explore the culture and heritage of persons of African descent,” said Percy Paris, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs.

More Canadians hold community college degrees, diplomas or certifications than university degrees (31 per cent versus 21 per cent) and contribute to Canada’s spot at the top of the OECD pile when it comes to the number of citizens with post-secondary education (49 per cent in 2008).

This important reference document from The Alliance of Sector Councils takes a look at Aboriginal human resources issues in Canada. It also provides practical information for promoting partnerships that lead to new and meaningful work for Aboriginal peoples.

Social bookmarking tools let users save their bookmarks and share them publicly. They also allow communities of users to look at websites and keep track of the ones they think are valuable. Some of these users are interested in adult basic education and literacy.

As part of its Strategic Plan, Frontier College has announced it “will reach more learners by 2014 through bold leadership. We will achieve this by expanding our network of supporters and by demonstrating value and performance.”

Elections Canada understands the importance of giving all Canadians equal opportunity to exercise their right to vote. That is why they have created a web section with information written in plain language. The site provides voters with important information regarding how to vote and voting eligibility.

Cash-strapped students have a number of ways they can reduce their taxes now, as well as in the future, says CIBC’s tax and estate planning expert Jamie Golombek, in the third of a series of tax tips this month.

More has to be done to teach young people about finances and it has to be done at home by parents willing to talk about money with a clarity and directness that now is lacking, says a financial analyst and newspaper columnist.

To change a culture of defeatism to a school-going culture among at-risk youth borders on the miraculous. Pathways to Education, a non-profit agency, has achieved just this kind of near-miracle in Toronto’s Regent Park, and is being replicated across the country.

Twenty-three educators and five partners will receive awards for using innovative teaching methods to provide students with the tools to be successful in their studies and beyond graduation. The awards support this year’s Education Week theme, Innovative Teaching in the 21st Century.

“Canada’s social and economic future lies in the continued educational growth of its citizens,” said Andrew Parkin, director general of CMEC. “Whether it is learning a new language, improving our literacy, or acquiring the skills needed for a new career, adult learning offers us the chance to grow as individuals and in doing so create positive change in our homes, communities and country.”

“The federal government plays a central role in funding programs that aim to improve quality and accessibility of post-secondary education in Canada,” said Zachary Dayler, national director of CASA. "The federal and provincial governments must work collaboratively toward a sustainable funding model that respects provincial and federal jurisdictions.”

If you learned to play a musical instrument as a child, you are more likely to go further in school, according to a new XM Canada / Leger Marketing survey.

The Acadia Lifelong Learning Centre will again celebrate UNESCO’s International Adult Learners’ Week with a special event for people aged 50+ on Wednesday, April 6,at the Fountain Learning Commons, Acadia University, beginning at 7 p.m.