National Adult Literacy Database

Richard Eben-Ebeneau grew up with first-hand knowledge of the trades since his father was a dual ticket instrument-electrical journeyperson. "I considered other careers in high school, but I decided on the trades as I enjoyed the intellectual challenge of the electrical-instrumental field and the pay was great," said Richard.

The trend toward working beyond the age of 65 is most pronounced in B.C., where 25 per cent of workers plan to stay in the workforce beyond that age, according to a Conference Board of Canada survey released earlier this year. Nationally, the number was 21 per cent.

Following three consecutive months of increases, employment was little changed in July. The unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage points to 7.2 per cent, as fewer people participated in the labour market.

The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada’s Educators’ Forum on Aboriginal Education will bring together a wide range of stakeholders in Aboriginal education to talk about what works for Aboriginal learners in early-childhood education and K–12 education.

Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax will host a series of speakers, workshops and public events this fall and next winter that will examine the question: “How do we read the world?" Titled ‘Literacy as Ways of Knowing,’ the series will explore the many ways literacy is interpreted, how it is defined, what it looks and sounds like, and how various forms and mediums of literacy affect our lives.

Canadian employers have started lifting their feet from the brakes they applied in the wake of the recession, according to two indexes which show a steady increase in recruitment and staffing levels.

Despite Canada’s strong showing in the face of a global recession, Canadian graduates are finding it tougher than ever to join the workforce.

Workers who experience a boost during a rough day tend to be less tired at the end of the day, even an extremely stressful one. There are five ways an organization can alleviate the effects of negativity at work, says an expert in human behaviour.

A simple first step is to ask exactly what restrictions are imposed in one’s own workplace. In some cases, raising the issue along with a reasonable case for employee rights might well ensure that an employer who hasn’t given the issue much thought will prove willing to allow workers to speak freely.

When heading out on vacation, turn on your “out of office” email manager informing people you are unavailable and whom to contact regarding urgent issues. Create an outgoing voice message with the same information. Then unplug.

Premier Christy Clark has announced that Dee McRae of Houston, B.C., is the recipient of the 2011 Council of the Federation Literacy Award, recognizing her significant contribution to improving adult literacy in the province.

SkillPlan, a leader in essential skills, is pleased to present these online workshops for professional development. The workshops offer practitioners ideas on how to use these resources in instruction and provide an opportunity to share ideas with colleagues.

Microsoft Live@edu provides the flexibility of Office Web Apps that include web-optimized versions of Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint. UNB students will now be able to access these essential tools anywhere, anytime, on their PCs or mobile devices.

With most e-learning courses, you can proceed at your own pace on your own time. You can review material during a coffee break, or spend time on the laptop while your spouse is engrossed in a television show you can’t stand.

A shortage of skilled trades workers is the next major crisis to hit the machine, tool, die and mould sector, said the vice-president of the Canadian Association of Moldmakers.