National Adult Literacy Database

Working at home is still work. There's just not someone else telling you what to do and when to do it. The key to success is being self-motivated to haul yourself out of bed at dawn and get cracking before the baby wakes up.

The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) and RBC are pleased to announce the winners of the 5th Annual Immigrant Success Awards, recognizing exemplary practice in integrating skilled immigrants in the Toronto region.

Canadians are spending much more time online than people from other countries, with an increasing number of older users propelling that growth, according to a new study of Internet habits.

We are seeking mature and dedicated individuals seeking challenging summer job opportunities and who possess a keen interest in international and rural development work and/or literacy and teaching…

Manitoba has increased its funding for adult literacy and adult learning centre programs by $700,000 annually, bringing total funding support to almost $20.6 million, Premier Greg Selinger announced recently.

A total of $250,000 in one-time funding means that programs and research aimed at helping Aboriginal students succeed in their post-secondary studies will continue at the University of Victoria.

Canadian employers project a steady hiring climate for the second quarter of 2011, according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

“Executives would be well advised to demonstrate leadership and create a positive work environment for their employees if they want their organizations to perform well."

At a time when the world is witnessing the astonishing struggle for liberty and democracy in many areas where women are oppressed and treated like chattel, it is fitting that we recall the struggle of Americans of African ancestry to achieve their civil rights and to participate in the democratic process.

Staff is needed for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory jobs for the 2011 Census. These jobs are ideal for students, recently retired persons, stay-at-home parents and those wanting to supplement their income.

Ganong Bros. Ltd. looked to overseas labour pools to fill its employee shortage. In 2005, management at the chocolate-maker’s factory in St. Stephen, N.B., realized they needed about 30 additional employees after a year of big contracts.

Men have generally filled the majority of positions in the automotive field yet that is beginning to change as more women are becoming involved in dealerships at every level.

Adult learners from across the province are invited to share with the coalition what lifelong learning means to them and to the future of New Brunswick.

“Despite the progress we have made to date on evolving human rights for women, the celebration of International Women’s Day should be a useful reminder that the goal of full equality and equal opportunity remains an unsatisfied promise for many women in Canada, as well as in less developed countries.” – Randy Dickinson, Chair of New Brunswick Human Rights Commission

The Northwest Territories Literacy Council has developed an interactive learning tool titled Essential Skills at Work in the North. Funded by the Government of Canada and the Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture and Employment, the tool is designed to help northerners learn what it takes to succeed in various jobs.