The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) is beginning a new year with an updated Vision, Mission and Values/Guiding Principles. NALD staff, under the direction of CEO Bill Stirling, started the renewal process with the NALD Board of Directors, including the CEO, adding the finishing touches and formalizing the new guidelines and the NALD Value Proposition at a recent board meeting.
Ontario is investing in training and development projects that will support jobs and improve the quality of life for First Nations communities in the Ring of Fire. New projects will focus on providing social, community and economic development supports to First Nations to help them participate in potential Ring of Fire developments.
Nova Scotia wants to hear more from employers and industry on what they can do to ensure apprentices are ready for good jobs in the province. An advisory panel will gather information about increasing the number of employers and graduates in the apprenticeship program.
“Our Government is committed to working with our partners to remove barriers and help Canadians with disabilities find jobs,” said HR Minister Diane Finley. “Canada is facing skills and labour shortages in many sectors, and finding ways to get all Canadians working is key to meeting this challenge.”
Help Essential Skills Ontario staff continue their branding evolution by telling them how you feel they're doing. They want to know: "Does our brand align with the work we’re doing? What’s the impact of our new brand? Where can we go from here?"
Internationally, education leaders have recognized that facility with the 4 Cs is essential for students to thrive in the global knowledge economy. The alliance between Destination Imagination and Pearson Canada was formed to address the growing need for in-school resources and teacher professional development designed to advance these 21st century skills and competencies.
Decoda Literacy Solutions has given a timely new twist to the traditional essential skills to mark the new year and assist with returning to work after a long stretch of vacation days.
Categories: Essential skills, Labour market, Learning
Each month NALD releases Library user statistics in a feature known as the Top 20 downloads. The report examines the number of NALD Library documents which are viewed and downloaded by visitors to the NALD website.