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The Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council (VALBEC)
Category: Learning
The Victorian Adult Literacy Basic Education Council (VALBEC) is the peak body for the adult literacy field in Victoria. It was established in 1978, following the formation of ACAL (Australian Council for Adult Literacy).
The Vital Link
The Vital Link is an improvement programme for building and promoting libraries' capacity to support the Government's Skills for Life strategy. This will ultimately lead to more learning opportunities for adult learners and the embedding of reading for pleasure.
Valley Adult Learning Association - Fort Frances
Category: Learning
The Valley Adult Learning Association provides the Ontario Literacy and Basic Skills program to people in the Rainy River Valley. The staff and volunteer tutors work with committed adults to achieve their personal goals in reading, math, communications and computer skills.
Valley Community Learning Association
Category: Learning
VCLA is a non-profit organization that helps adults achieve their personal learning goals. Beginning in Kings County in 1989 as the Kings County Learning Association, they now provide a forum for learners, community groups, instructors, tutors, publicly funded agencies and businesses to enhance the literacy levels of their fellow community members and new immigrants in both Kings and Annapolis Counties.
VALUE - Voice for Adult Literacy United for Education
VALUE is a national organization of adult learners (current and former participants in adult basic skills programs) in the United States. VALUE's mission is to expand the role of adult learners in the effort to promote literacy throughout the United States.
Vancouver Island University - Career and Academic Preparation (CAP)
Category: Learning
CAP provides three upgrading programs: Access Programs that provide Employment and Life Skills to persons with disabilities; Literacy Programs provide Math and English courses to students who need fundamental skills; Adult Basic Education Programs provide High School equivalent courses in a variety of subject areas.
Vancouver School Board-Adult and Continuing Education
Category: Learning
This site provides Adult Education Centre locations, course search/browse services, highlights and general information.
Vanier Institute of the Family
Category: Learning
The Vanier Institute of the Family, established in 1965 under the patronage of Governor General Georges P. Vanier and Madame Pauline Vanier, is a national, charitable organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of Canadian families. It is governed by a volunteer board with regional representation from across Canada.
Victoria READ Society
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
Founded in 1976, the READ Society helps students of all ages in the greater Victoria area learn basic academic skills through small classes, individualized help and a supportive, caring environment.
VOCED
Category: Essential skills
VOCED is a research database for technical and vocational education and training. It is an international database of research abstracts with a special focus on Australia and the Asia Pacific region. It contains over 30,000 English language records, many with links to full text documents, and is produced by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), based in Australia.
Voluntary Sector Initiative (VSI)
Category: Essential skills
The VSI is a joint initiative to strengthen the capacity of the voluntary sector and to enhance the relationship between the sector and the Government of Canada.
Voluntary Worker
Category: Essential skills
VoluntaryWorker was formed to offer a unique reference point on the advice needed to find all types of voluntary work. On this site there is information and advice to help you find voluntary work anywhere in the world at any age. Features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts who have a particular interest or a background in this area.
Volunteer Canada
Category: Essential skills
Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, the organization has been committed to increasing and supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs, special projects and national initiatives, by developing resources and by engaging in research and training across the country.
Volunteer Nanaimo
Category: Learning
The mission of this organization is to mobilize people and resources to support community agencies in delivering creative solutions to community problems. It is a not-for-profit, multi-service resource agency and they annually refer approximately 1,500 volunteers to these community based organizations.
Volunteer Vancouver
Category: Learning
With the assistance of government, the private sector, organized labour, the voluntary sector and concerned Canadians, Volunteer Vancouver has a vision to connect people with their communities and to build a caring tolerant society - a society where volunteerism is an integral part of life.
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