National headlines
Commuting for work, a two-city existence: Arrangement takes a mindset change
Posted: April 5, 2012 | 
Category: Essential skills
One reality of new economies and changing job markets is the move for many toward a flexible work environment. Many workers are getting used to a two-city existence and regular commuting.
The report examines the number of NALD Library documents, in both English and French, which are viewed and downloaded by visitors to the websites NALD and BDAA.
Roch Carrier's 'The Hockey Sweater' has been reshaped for the symphony in Toronto
Posted: April 4, 2012 |
Category: Learning
The world premiere of "The Hockey Sweater" musical will be hosted by famed Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden and narrated by the original author himself, Roch Carrier. Mr. Carrier is the honorary chairperson of NALD.
Canadian magazine readers remain loyal to the print versions of their favorite titles, with fewer than one in 10 newsstand customers - and one in 20 women readers - having purchased an e-edition in the past year, according to a national survey. The online survey carried out in January identified women readers and residents of Quebec as having the strongest preference for print format magazines.
NALD's Feature of the Month - Educational resources for the gaming industry
Posted: April 3, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
The Essential Skills in the Gaming Industry website contains a wealth of information about the industry itself and responsible gaming. It also features a new series of documents to assist individuals with their skill levels beyond the core competencies required for employment positions. The series is also available in the NALD library.
Literacy, essential skills play key role in development of vibrant communities: N.B. minister on occasion of IALW
Posted: April 3, 2012 | | Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategories: Essential skills, Learning
New Brunswick supports the ongoing efforts of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO to promote International Adult Learners' Week and also Canada's commitment to promoting education and adult literacy for sustainable development.
Frontier College outlines Second Century Labourer-Teacher Project
Posted: April 3, 2012 |
Category: Learning
This literacy and essential skills training project will place Frontier College's labourer-teachers in businesses across Canada, focusing on high-needs sectors, with particular attention to Aboriginal and new immigrant workers. The labourer-teachers will provide one-to-one tutoring, mentoring and other educational support in the workplace.
Inuvik residents honoured during PGI for Literacy (PDF)
Posted: April 2, 2012 | | Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
Four Inuvik residents were honoured at a Community Feast during the PGI (Peter Gzowski Invitational) for Literacy in Inuvik recently.
Office of Literacy and Essential Skills releases spring e-bulletin (PDF)
Posted: April 2, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) at HRSDC is a centre of expertise with a workplace focus, building awareness and capacity in what works in order to improve the literacy and essential skills of adult Canadians.
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