National Adult Literacy Database

“Canada’s social and economic future lies in the continued educational growth of its citizens,” said Andrew Parkin, director general of CMEC. “Whether it is learning a new language, improving our literacy, or acquiring the skills needed for a new career, adult learning offers us the chance to grow as individuals and in doing so create positive change in our homes, communities and country.”

ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce that Lesra Martin, Kamloops, B.C., resident, lawyer and motivational speaker, has joined the organization as the first-ever LEARN ambassador.

 In 2010 and 2011, the PEI Literacy Alliance partnered with Holland College to host an afternoon of entertainment for Holland College students involved in the level and GED courses. 

Literacy BC is celebrating the achievements of Community Adult Literacy Programs which offer a unique adult learning service to thousands of British Columbians each year.

Post-secondary education will be more affordable for Nova Scotia students after measures introduced in the provincial budget on April 5.

The Pre-Employment Training programs at the John Howard Society of Ottawa help individuals to improve their skills to prepare for employment or to enter college and university programs.

When it comes to job interviews, there are tips to help ease the strain and bring about a positive outcome.

If you learned to play a musical instrument as a child, you are more likely to go further in school, according to a new XM Canada / Leger Marketing survey.

The TDSB Adult ESL Program is hosting a variety of activities this week and the public is invited to attend.

In this inaugural issue of ‘Insights,’ OLES focuses on employer perceptions of workplace literacy and essential skills training.

Each month NALD releases Library user statistics in a feature known as the Top 20 downloads/20 Plus téléchargés. 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, NALD@Work, BDAA and BDAA@uTravail.

Students who developed their skills in trades and technology at PEI high schools and Holland College will be taking part in an upcoming national competition in Quebec City.

British Columbia is creating new employment centres that will make it easier to help people find work and provide stability for their families.

Canada Post has announced that nominations for the 2011 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards are being accepted until June 3, 2011. Nominations can be made in two categories: Individual Achievement and Educator.

About 50 people attended the Never Ending Learning Conference Saturday in northeast Edmonton, an event organized by adult literacy students with The Learning Centre Literacy Association.