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Toronto District School Board celebrates Adult Learners’ Week
Posted: April 5, 2011 | 
| Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
The TDSB Adult ESL Program is hosting a variety of activities this week and the public is invited to attend.
Acadia University celebrating creativity during International Adult Learners’ Week
Posted: April 5, 2011 | 
| Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
The Acadia Lifelong Learning Centre will again celebrate UNESCO’s International Adult Learners’ Week with a special event for people aged 50+ on Wednesday, April 6,at the Fountain Learning Commons, Acadia University, beginning at 7 p.m.
New from Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES): Inaugural issue of ‘Insights’ (PDF)
Posted: April 5, 2011 | 
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
In this inaugural issue of ‘Insights,’ OLES focuses on employer perceptions of workplace literacy and essential skills training.
New Brunswick message for International Adult Learners’ Week
Posted: April 5, 2011 | 
| Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
Martine Coulombe, New Brunswick’s minister of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour, has issued a statement in recognition of International Adult Learners’ Week.
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.
Apprenticeship training allowance rates increase in Saskatchewan
Posted: April 4, 2011 | 
Category: Essential skills
Effective July 1, 2011, Saskatchewan apprentices will receive an increase in the allowance they receive when living away from home to attend technical training.
Skills Canada-PEI winners to attend national competition in June
Posted: April 4, 2011 | 
Category: Essential skills
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.
New Wage Subsidy Program to benefit aspiring apprentices in N.L.
Posted: April 4, 2011 | 
Category: Essential skills
Building a qualified and skilled workforce to address the future demands of Newfoundland and Labrador’s labour market was the focus of an announcement at College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Philip Drive Campus during the Skills Canada - Annual Skilled Career Day.
New employment centres to ease job search in British Columbia
Posted: April 4, 2011 | 
Category: Essential skills
British Columbia is creating new employment centres that will make it easier to help people find work and provide stability for their families.
Grass Roots Press has special offer during Adult Learners’ Week
Posted: April 4, 2011 | | Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
Some of your favourite titles at Grass Roots Press are 10 per cent off from April 2 to 9, Adult Learners’ Week.
Nominations open for 2011 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards
Posted: April 4, 2011 |
Category: Learning
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.
Michael King is one of 19 poets featured in Shadows in the Streets, a collection of 24 poems published by the Learning Centre Literacy Association jointly with Boyle Street Community Services. The book features poetry written by people who have lived on the streets, or still do.
Edmonton conference coincides with start of Adult Learners’ Week
Posted: April 4, 2011 | 
| Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
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.
What boomers have to offer are their networks – who they know. Through a boomer, entrepreneurs with a project or invention might find an angel investor. Their knowledge, experience and connections can be a continuing resource for organizations.
Quebec Adult Learners’ Week Video Challenge – Deadline May 10, 2011
Posted: April 1, 2011 | 
| Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
Among the many activities during the week is the 1001 Ways to Learn challenge. Entrants simply have to describe their learning experiences either in written or video form.
NWT Literacy Council features learner stories for Adult Learners’ Week
Posted: April 1, 2011 | 
| Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
The Northwest Territories Literacy Council is grateful to the adult learners who submitted their stories for publication online.
Canadian Literacy and Learning Network has unique web area for learners
Posted: April 1, 2011 | | Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
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.
OLC to focus IALW attention on access, participation and inclusion of adult learners
Posted: April 1, 2011 | | Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
This year, during IALW, the Ontario Literacy Coalition will focus particular attention on access, participation and inclusion, as well as on innovative policies to help improve adult learning programs to meet everyone’s needs.
This conference serves as a celebration of learning and training development for teachers, tutors and learners engaged in adult literacy services. This year’s event is hosted by the Moncton Regional Learning Council Inc.
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