National Adult Literacy Database

Among adults 25 and older, 10.6 million in the U.S. who earned a master’s degree or higher were women, compared to 10.5 million men. Women, however, still lag behind men in subcategories such as business, science and engineering.

The struggle to find a comfortable work-life balance can drain the joy out of living. But you'll be relieved to know you're only a change of heart away from getting the most of both career and family.

During the remainder of 2011, Tom Sticht, an international consultant in adult education, is offering workshops on Functional Context Education and Workplace Literacy, and also on the subject of Early Parenthood Education.

During the remainder of 2011, Tom Sticht, an international consultant in adult education, is offering workshops on Functional Context Education and Workplace Literacy, and also on the subject of Early Parenthood Education.

This free, interactive one-hour webinar focuses on different solutions to encourage organizations and employees to use leadership and coaching techniques to improve quality of developing and delivering services.

Money Matters is a unique, in-class program that brings financial experts/volunteer-tutors from TD Bank Group together with literacy practitioners to help adult learners understand finances and gain confidence in their day-to-day management.

Ninety-seven per cent of organizations in a Conference Board of Canada survey have an employee rewards and recognition program in place. Yet, fewer than half of the survey respondents believe their employees are satisfied with the organization’s rewards and recognition practices.

There could soon be more jobs than qualified people in Canada’s information and communications technology sector.

“The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to improving education and employment outcomes for all Saskatchewan people and Adult Basic Education programs are an important part of that commitment,” Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said recently.

CREPUQ is calling attention to two key issues that Canada must address quickly and seriously if it hopes to maintain the competitive position of Canadian universities with regard to research.

A new $400,000 multi-media advertising campaign by Ontario’s colleges is encouraging Aboriginal Peoples throughout the province to explore the career opportunities available through higher education.

CMEC would appreciate receiving comments and suggestions from groups that employ academic credential assessors, as this framework may eventually become an important reference tool. Feedback will also be instrumental in the progress of the project as a whole.

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.

A virtual office costs less, keeps people closer to home, and, with the right tools, there is little need to be concerned about collaboration.

“This is an excellent opportunity for Yukoners to gather in each community to explore learning and find out more about the educational opportunities available to them, all while having fun,” Education Minister Patrick Rouble said. “This year’s theme is Enriching Lives Through Learning, which underscores just how much an impact education has on our lives.”