National Adult Literacy Database

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.”

 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 LEARN program has successfully assisted thousands of adult learners looking to improve their literacy skills. It allows Canadian adults to easily access information about local literacy organizations and help them move forward in finding an appropriate learning program.

A national award presented to Bertha Campbell reflects the increasing leadership role of women in the agriculture industry, says PEI Agriculture Minister George Webster.

Twitter is not just your friends telling you what they ate for breakfast. Increasingly, news stories that arise – a tsunami, a plane crash, the score of a hockey game, the latest Charlie Sheen gossip – arrive in tweets from people we follow on Twitter.

Whether at work, in your community or with your family at home, mark IALW 2011 (April 2-9) in your calendar and participate. Spreading the word about the importance of lifelong learning contributes to more opportunities for all.

The 2011 Census Adult Education Kit provides an excellent introduction to the census. It explains what a census is, how the 2011 Census will work, and why the census is important. Adult students will learn how their personal information is protected, and how to seek help if they have difficulty answering the questions.

Frontier College wants to know:  How does learning inspire you to participate in your community?

The Employ PEI Community Internship Program is a wage subsidy program that allows community organizations to create innovative employment and training opportunities for recent post-secondary graduates. The program will begin on June 1, 2011.