New National Headlines http://nald.ca/themes/nald/php/rss.php?s=news&f=70 2013-08-06T05:40:28Z National Adult Literacy Database Modus: NALD showcases essential skills assessment tools; highlights new website in Feature of the Month 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 Prohibiting telework a costly measure for advancement of women in business: WXN 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 British Parliamentary spotlight on education in the Forces 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 Learning in prisons is crucial, says new NIACE research 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 University of Ottawa to launch ‘Canada’s first School of Government’ 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 Inuit Learning and Development Project launched 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/ On trend: These are not your parents' jobs 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/ MindMed launches first iPhone app to treat ADHD 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 Amazon.ca unveils list of most well-read cities in Canada 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 Deaf community, people with low literacy benefit from accessible video on discrimination 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 Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-operative receives $15,000 to help Saskatoon youth develop skills 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 Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador gets $19,492 grant 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 New book rejects "staying on message" approach to media interviews 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 Debt-free? 14 per cent of Canadians with debt say it will never happen, new poll suggests 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 Optimism associated with Quebec hiring in third quarter of 2013 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