National Adult Literacy Database -- Weekly Update -- May 14, 2012

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NALD update - May 14, 2012

Story of the Week

Another Dream Come True by Holly Saunders

Literacy and Learning

Complainers urged to contain themselves and work towards solutions

The importance of literacy: An interview with author Walter Dean Myers

Literacy Partners of Manitoba pleased to announce Practitioner of the Month program (PDF)

Decoda Literacy Solutions working with BC Corrections on clear language and design project

First ever pan-Northern forum on literacy, adult learning and skills development

Winners announced for 21st Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit (PDF)

Literacy Unlimited lives up to its name, says Quebec English Literacy Alliance

Nominations being accepted for 2012 NWT Literacy Awards - Deadline is May 25 (PDF)

CAPLA call for presenters: Recognizing Learning, Skills and Competencies conference - Deadline May 28

Workplace and Essential Skills

Inadequate literacy skills plague Canadian workplaces: report

How networking helped prevent immigrant 'brain drain' in Nova Scotia

Mental health issues relevant in the workplace too

Tips for new employees - How to make your mark in the workplace

Workplace interruptions take their toll on a productive day

Teens the latest generation to join the workplace

Rethinking immigration: The case for the 400,000 solution

Statistics Canada releases Labour Force Survey for April 2012

Canadian economy posts largest back-to-back job gains in 30 years

Youth unemployment needs government's attention, says CAW president

One in three Canadians unhappy with career progress: study

Free HR courses available on Smartforce NL

Review the latest events.

Learning Materials

Lesson Plan: Writing – Reminders, Requests and Informative Notes by READ Saskatoon (2012)

Opening a Personal Bank Account: Understanding Your Rights by Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) (2011)

Literacy and numeracy skills in Nova Scotia: The Dartmouth Learning Network [Video – 2:00] by Dartmouth Learning Network (2011)

Part 3: FASD Modules on Parts of Speech by Regina Community Clinic (2010)

Dividing Decimals - Concept [Video – 19:52] by Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) (2011)

Dividing Decimals - Practice [Video – 8:46] by Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) (2011)

Research Materials

The Future of Financial Education: Report on the 2011 FCAC-OECD Conference on Financial Literacy by Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) (2011)

The CONNECT Supporting the Canadian Advancement of Literacy and Essential Skills (SCALES) Project - Environmental Scan by CONNECT Strategic Alliances (2010)

Up to Par: The Challenge of Demonstrating Quality in Canadian Post-Secondary Education by Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) (2009)

Report on Consultations with Adults Living with HIV/AIDS - Fact Sheet by Sue Folinsbee, Wendy Kraglund-Gauthier, Allan Quigley et al. (2009)

More education, less employment: Immigrants and the labour market - Lessons in Learning – October 30, 2008 by Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) (2008)