National headlines
Business skills development opportunity ‘music to the ears’ of Yukon’s film, sound industry
Posted: February 22, 2013 | 
Category: Essential skills
Six Yukon music businesses have been selected by Yukon’s Film & Sound Commission to attend a three-day Music Summit, a component of Canadian Music Week, in Toronto March 21 to 23. “These local businesspeople have clearly demonstrated their commitment to building a career in Yukon’s music industry,” Economic Development Minister Currie Dixon said.
New premier of Ontario sets her sights on job creation
Posted: February 22, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
In her first jobs roundtable discussion with members of Ontario's Jobs and Prosperity Council, business leaders and young entrepreneurs, Premier Kathleen Wynne reiterated her commitment to create jobs and build a stronger economy and a fair society by ensuring our young people have the tools and confidence they need to succeed.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce offers roadmap to close small business skills gaps
Posted: February 20, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
As part of its ongoing skills initiative, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the findings of its Symposium on Skills and Small Business held in November. From the outset of the project, it has been clear Canada must upgrade the skills of its domestic workforce, including the essential skills that are critical for improved training outcomes and productivity growth.
Second PIAAC Essential Skills Bulletin is now available on Essential Skills Ontario's website
Posted: February 15, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
The second issue of Essential Skills Ontario's 2013 Essential Skills Bulletin Series is now available for free download on its website. PIAAC: Problem Solving in Technology-Rich Environments and the Survey of Skills Used at Work is the second of two bulletins that cover the highly anticipated international survey of adult literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills.
Questionable questions asked during job interviews memorable for HR managers
Posted: February 14, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
It's often said there are no bad questions, but a new OfficeTeam survey suggests otherwise. Human resources (HR) managers were asked to recount the most unusual or surprising question they have heard a job seeker ask during an interview.
Federal government, northern organizations partner on innovative learning, training project
Posted: February 13, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
An innovative new learning and development pilot project has been announced to help
Inuit build their skills and experience for potential future positions in the public service. The first group of participants is anticipated to begin their work placements in late May 2013.
CALQ awards its 2012-2014 prestigious career grants to five outstanding creators
Posted: February 13, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) is proud to announce the five recipients of a prestigious career grant for 2012-2014.
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants calls for national co-ordinated effort to boost financial literacy among Canadians
Posted: February 12, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) believes that a nationally coordinated effort involving many stakeholders is required to improve the financial literacy of Canadians. CICA is planning to launch a new program in 2013 using its members to provide community-based financial education across Canada.
NALD extends its congratulations to recipients of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Posted: February 6, 2013 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) takes this opportunity to extend its congratulations and best wishes to individuals in the field of literacy and essential skills who were recently chosen to receive Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Top 20 PDF Downloads for January 2013
Posted: February 6, 2013 |
Categories: Essential skills, 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.
Federal government partners with York University to reduce poverty beyond our borders
Posted: February 4, 2013 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
Vulnerable children in Africa and persons with disabilities in South Asia will see their lives improved thanks to a partnership between the Government of Canada and York University.
Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards - Call for nominations
Posted: February 1, 2013 |
Category: Essential skills
The Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards were created for two main reasons: to recognize exceptional contributions that individual volunteers, not-for-profit organizations and local businesses make to improve the well-being of families and their communities; and to highlight the best practices in community leadership that these outstanding volunteers have developed.
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