http://nald.ca/themes/nald/php/rss.php?s=news&f= 2013-08-06T05:01:55Z National Adult Literacy Database 2013-08-02T08:52:44Z 2013-08-02T13:45:43Z

Through Modus, NALD is providing quick, easy Internet access to assessment tools that are available across Canada, saving users the time and work of having to locate these resources on their own.

http://www.nald.ca/feature 2013-08-01T09:43:02Z 2013-08-01T09:43:02Z

"WXN has long maintained a policy that allows its people — both men and women — to telecommute with the approval of a supervisor and on terms acceptable to both the individual and the organization...

http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/productiveconversations/Prohibiting+telework+costly+measure/8733395/story.html?__lsa=13a3-2bee 2013-08-01T09:12:21Z 2013-08-01T09:12:21Z

NIACE welcomes the recent (UK) House Of Commons Defence Committee report which concluded that the Armed Forces provides challenging and constructive education opportunities to its personnel, ensuring ...

http://www.niace.org.uk/news/parliamentary-spotlight-for-education-in-the-forces 2013-08-01T09:01:59Z 2013-08-01T09:01:59Z

Two reports produced by NIACE - as part of ongoing work commissioned by the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) – highlight how learning is key to responding positively to the is...

http://www.niace.org.uk/news/learning-in-prisons-is-crucial-says-new-niace-research 2013-07-31T15:43:25Z 2013-07-31T15:43:25Z

The University of Ottawa is planning to build Canada’s first School of Government to be a “national, non-partisan and independent resource," says Allan Rock, president of the university.

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/University+Ottawa+launch+Canada+first+School+Government/8728450/story.html 2013-07-31T11:05:54Z 2013-07-31T11:06:27Z

The Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.

http://north.gc.ca/ildp/ 2013-07-31T10:21:11Z 2013-07-31T10:21:11Z

When you were a kid, you might have dreamed of being a doctor, a teacher or a veterinarian.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/these-are-not-your-parents-jobs/article13505107/#dashboard/follows/ 2013-07-31T09:40:02Z 2013-07-31T09:40:02Z

The new ADHD treatment app utilizes scientifically designed exercises that work by training specific core cognitive skills such as patience and impulse control, skills that are underdeveloped with ADH...

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1204393/mindmed-launches-first-iphone-app-to-treat-adhd 2013-07-31T09:36:39Z 2013-07-31T09:36:39Z

Amazon.ca for the first time has revealed its list of the Most Well-Read Cities in Canada. The company compiled sales data of all Amazon.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1204481/amazon-ca-unveils-the-most-well-read-cities-in-canada 2013-07-31T09:30:12Z 2013-07-31T09:31:23Z

A new video, entitled "Your Guide to Understanding the Canadian Human Rights Act," provides information on human rights in American Sign Language (ASL), Québec Sign Language (LSQ), English and French...

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1204539/deaf-community-and-people-with-low-literacy-benefit-from-accessible-video-on-discrimination 2013-07-31T09:27:42Z 2013-07-31T09:27:42Z

Established in 1996, the CNYC helps primarily aboriginal youth build skills and access education outside of the regular school system and workforce.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1204569/core-neighbourhood-youth-co-operative-receives-15-000-to-help-saskatoon-youth-develop-skills 2013-07-31T09:25:26Z 2013-07-31T09:25:26Z

The Co-operators has announced a grant of $19,492 to the Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1204571/community-sector-council-of-newfoundland-and-labrador-gets-19-492-grant 2013-07-31T09:21:14Z 2013-07-31T09:21:14Z

Yorkland Publishing has announced the publication of a ground-breaking media interview guide that rejects the standard practice of "staying on message" in favour of a responsive approach in which the ...

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1204763/new-book-rejects-staying-on-message-approach-to-media-interviews 2013-07-31T09:14:25Z 2013-07-31T09:14:25Z

A new CIBC poll conducted by Harris/Decima shows 14 per cent of Canadians carrying debt believe they will never be debt-free - a number that jumps to 21 per cent for Canadians 65 years of age and up.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1204851/cibc-poll-debt-free-14-per-cent-of-canadians-with-debt-say-it-will-never-happen 2013-07-31T09:11:22Z 2013-07-31T09:11:22Z

The third quarter of 2013 looks promising for hiring in Quebec companies.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1204875/labour-market-optimism-on-the-agenda-this-summer-quarter