National Adult Literacy Database

The Workforce Exploration Skills Training (WEST) program will give 58 participants the skills and training they need to fill the jobs that mining companies are looking to fill across British Columbia.

The Saskatchewan Literacy Network wishes to thank everyone who participated in this year’s “What Did You Learn Today” contest sponsored by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO to bring awareness to International Adult Learners’ Week.

Recipients of the annual Celebration of Excellence in Teaching Awards were announced by Manitoba Education Minister Nancy Allan as part of national Education Week, a tribute to outstanding teachers.

When it came time to deliver the news to his staff about cleaning up their workspace, John Caracciolo decided to get down and dirty: “You’ve got to part with your stuff,” the president and chief executive of JVC Broadcasting Co. told his 45 employees.

International Adult Learners’ Week (IALW) received much support from literacy organizations across Canada as was indicated by the number of articles posted to the IALW news releases page on NALD.

“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.”

Nova Scotia companies will get a hand in improving their productivity and competitiveness through a new program under jobsHere, the province’s plan to grow the economy.

Industry, government and stakeholders are all paying tribute to Alberta’s top apprentices, instructors and employers. The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board has named the recipients of its annual awards, which recognize excellence in the trades.

You might have a far-reaching social network and an online presence that would impress Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, but when it comes to landing a job, the old-fashioned resumé still trumps all.

For people to want to read, they must see themselves in the story, which one Canadian author says has been a stumbling block for aboriginal youth.

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.

Since 1911, British Columbia libraries have evolved from travelling trucks filled with crates of books to the technology-savvy community hubs of today.

A recent labour market study shows the market conditions in engineering including an overview of disciplines and geographical areas that may benefit from new engineering and technology talent. Study results also demonstrate the importance that diversity has in the workplace.

About 300 high school students from around New Brunswick got a sneak peek at the automotive industry in Moncton recently. It was the first student automotive career day in the province, giving them a chance to take in seminars on industry and what it has to offer.

The Election Act in each province and territory outlines the obligations of employers to provide ample time off work to allow employees to vote. The rules are different across Canada. For example, in Ontario, qualified electors must have three consecutive hours to cast their vote on election day.