National Adult Literacy Database

As part of its Strategic Plan, Frontier College has announced it “will reach more learners by 2014 through bold leadership. We will achieve this by expanding our network of supporters and by demonstrating value and performance.”

Elections Canada understands the importance of giving all Canadians equal opportunity to exercise their right to vote. That is why they have created a web section with information written in plain language. The site provides voters with important information regarding how to vote and voting eligibility.

Cash-strapped students have a number of ways they can reduce their taxes now, as well as in the future, says CIBC’s tax and estate planning expert Jamie Golombek, in the third of a series of tax tips this month.

ABC Life Literacy Canada is actively involved in social media as a way to engage and interact with its internal and external stakeholders, sponsors, donors and the community-at-large. With that in mind, it has recently produced Social Media Guidelines, a document which includes helpful tips and suggestions.

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.

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.

“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.”

“The federal government plays a central role in funding programs that aim to improve quality and accessibility of post-secondary education in Canada,” said Zachary Dayler, national director of CASA. "The federal and provincial governments must work collaboratively toward a sustainable funding model that respects provincial and federal jurisdictions.”

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

Some of your favourite titles at Grass Roots Press are 10 per cent off from April 2 to 9, Adult Learners’ Week.

Through the learner area of its website, CLLN strives to strengthen the voice of learners across Canada. Complete with an audio component, the learner area features learner profiles, an interactive election feature and tips for writing letters.

Voting is your way to choose an individual to represent you in Canada’s Parliament. By making your choice, you are exercising one of your fundamental democratic rights.

The Federal budget delivered March 22nd held little news and no surprises for literacy and basic skills programming in Ontario. As anticipated, the budget confirmed the end of the Economic Action Plan announced in 2009. This means that it did not renew the two year transitional funding to provinces for skills and training.

"Education is an investment in future prosperity and social development and this government has continued to recognize the importance of investing in a highly skilled workforce, even in these difficult fiscal times," says Bonnie M. Patterson, COU President and CEO. "Universities are committed to being excellent stewards of these investments, managing operations efficiently and providing students with a quality education.

In celebration of International Adult Learners’ Week happening across Canada April 2-9, ABC Life Literacy Canada will travel to Edmonton March 30-April 1 as part of a media and PR Tour.