National Adult Literacy Database

ABC Life Literacy Canada specializes in public awareness campaigns, and provides promotional support to local literacy groups. It is also the founder of Family Literacy Day, a national initiative that promotes the importance of reading and learning together as a family.

ACCESS offers customized employment and training services designed specifically to provide members of the Lower Mainland urban Aboriginal community with the education and skills to compete equally and effectively in today's job market.

This website will help Aboriginal employment practitioners, employers, training institutions and sector councils engage in connections, explore skilled career opportunities and expand their knowledge about Aboriginal participation in trades. Use this site to inform, and be informed, about Aboriginal trades and apprenticeship issues.

Academy Canada is the largest independent career college in Eastern Canada. Founded in 1985, Academy Canada provides a full-service, career-based training system that combines solid academic experiences with practical hands-on training. All of Academy Canada’s graduates possess the skills and experience required to compete aggressively in the workforce.

This centre, which is part of the Riverside School Board, offers academic courses to help students obtain a high school diploma as well as prerequisites for CEGEP and trade programs. Other offerings include non-credit courses such as French second language and Basic English and competitive career training courses that prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce.

This association promotes excellence in adult basic education instruction and programming. This site contains membership information, publications and related link sites.

The Adult Learning Centres help adults achieve the math, writing and reading skills they need for work and to fully enjoy the community. The services are free and confidential.

The Adult Literacy Research Network Node is part of a national network for research in adult literacy in Australia.

ALT provides discussion forums to enhance adult literacy programs in Nova Scotia by means of conferencing, training, technical assistance and communication media. The website was designed by Literacy Nova Scotia for adult literacy practitioners, learners and coordinators.

The new Ministry of Enterprise and Advanced Education is responsible for post-secondary education, apprenticeship and trades, economic development, research and innovation, adult learning, and labour force development. The ministry also oversees immigration and labour attraction, providing information about the immigration process for Canada and Alberta, as well as about programs and services designed to assist immigrants before and after they arrive.

Since 1989, AWES has been designing and delivering learning solutions in Alberta. Its primary mandate is enabling employees and organizations to excel through essential skills initiatives. It could be in the vital skills of numeracy, reading, writing, or document and computer use, or in the key abilities of working with others, oral communication, thinking or continuous learning.

The Alliance of Manitoba Sector Councils is a diverse group of 16 industry sector associations. Its goals are to encourage co-operation among sectors, to strengthen the skills of the Manitoba workforce and to promote productivity and economic development through innovative, collaborative projects.

The AAACE is the United States’ premier organization dedicated to enhancing the field of adult learning. Its mission is to provide leadership for the field of adult and continuing education by expanding opportunities for adult growth and development; unifying adult educators; fostering the development and dissemination of theory, research, information, and best practices; promoting identity and standards for the profession; and advocating relevant public policy and social change initiatives.

Apprenticeship is a vital, long-standing part of the training and education system in Canada and around the world. In New Brunswick, apprenticeship is a structured program that requires the committed participation of three partners: the apprentice, the employer and the government represented by the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification branch.

This website features articles, news releases and case studies involving apprenticeships in a wide variety of industry sectors and regions in the U.K. Whether you are an individual looking for an apprenticeship or an employer looking for an apprentice, there is a whole range of information here to help you decide if apprenticeship is the right workplace route for you.

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest U.S. education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE is committed to enhancing the job performance and satisfaction of its members; to increasing public awareness and appreciation for career and technical programs; and to assuring growth in local, state and federal funding for these programs by communicating and working with legislators and government leaders.

The Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training (ASPECT) is a non-profit association of community-based trainers that collectively strives to prepare people for the world of work. ASPECT offers a variety of employability and job retention resources designed especially for career development practitioners.

Aurora College is focused on student success and supporting the development of northern society through excellence in education, training and research. The college’s community learning centres offer high school upgrading, general interest courses and employment-related programs.