National headlines
NALD issues call for nominations for its fourth annual Innovative Technology Award
Posted: January 31, 2013 | 
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
FREDERICTON, N.B. - The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) has issued a call for nominations for its fourth annual NALD Innovative Technology Award.
NALD established the award in 2010 to bring greater visibility to an exemplary or innovative technology product, project or service that benefits the field of adult literacy and essential skills.
Office of Literacy and Essential Skills issues new edition of 'Insights' newsletter (PDF)
Posted: January 28, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
Insights is an electronic newsletter that highlights important LES research findings for Canada. This issue focuses on employer supports and strategies for workplace LES training. It also includes information about the PIAAC survey for which data will be available in 2013.
Human Resources Minister Finley joins revonation guru Holmes in salute to Canada's trades talent
Posted: January 28, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, attended a Champions Breakfast in Ottawa recently to provide words of encouragement and support as WorldSkills Team Canada 2013 makes its final preparations to compete against the world's best skilled trades talent in Leipzig, Germany, July 2-7 2013.
Tooling Up for Learning, Innovation and Productivity: Symposium for practitioners set for February 19 in Edmonton
Posted: January 24, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
This event is a professional development opportunity that will provide insights into how practitioners may access the data and information contained within four powerful resources to enhance their knowledge and the quality of service they deliver to their clients.
First in series of PIAAC Essential Skills Bulletins now available for download: Essential Skills Ontario
Posted: January 24, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
The first issue of our 2013 Essential Skills Bulletin Series is now available for free download. About the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) is the first of two bulletins that cover the highly anticipated international survey of adult literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills.
Looking for work? Take a proactive approach by conducting information interviews
Posted: January 24, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
Think of the information interview as an exploratory conversation, not a formal interview. During the interview be calm, curious and attentive. Ask the officials about their position and what they are proudest of with respect to their division and the company. Find out what the company needs help with.
New poll finds Canadians struggle to address children's education, aging parents and own retirement needs
Posted: January 23, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
Canadians (aged 18 to 54) are concerned that their ability to save for retirement will be impaired both by saving for their children's education (48 per cent) and by taking care of their aging parents (36 per cent), according to the 23rd Annual RBC RRSP Poll.
Training opportunities announced for First Nations in Ontario's Ring of Fire
Posted: January 16, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
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.
Employers in N.S. to help improve provincial apprenticeship system
Posted: January 16, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
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.
Ottawa releases report on helping Canadians with disabilities find jobs
Posted: January 16, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
“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.”
Essential Skills Ontario wants your opinion on its new brand
Posted: January 14, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
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?"
Pearson Canada and Destination Imagination Launch 21st Century Learning Alliance
Posted: January 9, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
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.
NALD starts 2013 with revised Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles
Posted: January 4, 2013 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
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.
Time to smile: The nine essential skills of returning to work after a holiday*
Posted: January 4, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
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.
Top 20 PDF Downloads for December 2012
Posted: January 3, 2013 |
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.
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