National Adult Literacy Database -- Weekly Update -- July 02, 2012

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NALD update - July 02, 2012

Story of the Week

Story by Paulette Munn

Literacy and Learning

NWT Literacy Week September 23-30, 2012: Give thought now to celebration later

Books holding their own in digital world, says Indigo CEO

'Good Reads' fill fiction gap for adult literacy learners: ABC Life Literacy Canada and Grass Roots Press

Story Time one of several family activities taking place this summer at Rideau Hall (PDF)

Workplace and Essential Skills

Survey says Canada's young workers want global job prospects

Conference Board shines spotlight on Saskatchewan workforce

CDÉACF wins NALD Innovative Technology Award for its new website Compétencesessentielles.ca

Pitch 'n' Putt game built on nine workplace essential skills

Review the latest events.

Learning Materials

Essential Skills for Success as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) (2009)

More than Words on Paper: Building Literacy One Reader at a Time [Video 21:10] by Literacy Volunteers of Quebec (LVQ) (2009)

Build on Your Talents: Using Trades Math - Build on your talents by Construction Sector Council (CSC) (2010)

CAMERA: Communications and Math Employment Readiness Assessment - Booklet by PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs

Putting Literacy on the Public Agenda: A Briefing Package for CUPE Activists by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) (2012)

Metric and Imperial Conversions - Concept [Video – 9:31] by Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) (2011)

Metric and Imperial Conversions - Practice [Video – 7:43] by Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) (2011)

Research Materials

Building Family Literacy and Essential Skills: Enhancing Social Inclusion - Evaluation of a Family Literacy Program: Upgrading for Parents with Preschoolers (UPP) by Noriyeh Rahbari (2011)

Critical Crossroads: Youth, Criminal Justice and Literacy Literature Review by Avril Colenutt and Margaret A. Toye (2012)

Workplace Essential Skills Program: Strategic Plan 2011-2014 by Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (2012)

CLO Newsletter - Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO) - June 2012 (PDF)

The Update - Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy (OCCL) - June 2012 (PDF)