National headlines
A glimpse into the future of Canada's skills gap
Posted: December 1, 2011 | 
Category: Essential skills
Unemployment remains stubbornly high, and yet employers complain that they can’t find the people with the skills they need. It’s time for a transformation of the way leaders develop and employ talent, advised Ravin Jesuthasan, managing director of Towers Watson’s talent management practice.
Financial Literacy Month ends with list of timely tips for consumers
Posted: December 1, 2011 |
Category: Learning
Use a line of credit to consolidate high-interest debt and save on interest costs. Pay an extra five per cent on your mortgage every year to reduce interest costs. Students, pay off your credit card balances and take advantage of student discounts to save money. These are just three of the 30 financial management tips BMO issued during Financial Literacy Month.
Ottawa to create new office to improve Canadians' financial literacy
Posted: December 1, 2011 |
Category: Learning
The federal government plans to create a "Financial Literacy Leader" office designed to help debt-burdened Canadians improve their money management skills but some consumer advocates believe the initiative might be a waste of cash.
International Adult Learners’ Week being observed in Canada March 24 -April 1, 2012
Posted: December 1, 2011 | | Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
The week celebrates adult learners across the country and the joy of learning throughout life.
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