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Dawson College
Category: Essential skills
The Centre for Training and Development at Dawson College offers a wide range of learning activities from non-credit courses for those seeking personal or professional development, to customized training tailored to meet the specific needs of any given industry.
Decoda Literacy Solutions
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
Decoda Literacy Solutions is the new provincial literacy organization for British Columbia. It brings together the work, experience and expertise of Literacy BC and the literacy department of 2010 Legacies Now. Decoda’s vision is a culture of community-based learning and literacy that supports the full continuum of priorities that have been identified by communities – from early childhood to family, adult, workplace and emerging literacies.
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Category: Essential skills
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) is a government department with responsibility for science and innovation, further and higher education, and skills. It brings together some functions from the former Department of Trade and Industry and the former Department for Education and Skills.
Department of Education
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
The Department of Education is responsible for early childhood learning, the K-12 system, post-secondary education and skills training, and adult literacy. The vision of the department is having citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador with the values, knowledge and skills necessary to be productive and contributing members of society.
Department of Education
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
The Department of Education mandate spans the education system from school entry through to all post-secondary destinations including community colleges, private career colleges, universities and other venues supporting human development.
Department of Education
Category: Essential skills
The Department of Education works collaboratively to build a seamless learning environment that is accessible to learners of all ages, inspires excellence among learners and educators, and promotes personal and community well-being.
Department of Education, Advanced Education - Literacy Programs
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
Advanced Education provides education, training, employment and other services to prepare Yukon residents for the labour force. The branch develops and implements programs by working closely with the federal government, business, labour organizations, Yukon College, First Nations, equity groups and other provincial jurisdictions.
Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Category: Essential skills
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment is helping northerners achieve their full potential. In addition to the school system, the department is responsible for a network of education, cultural and employment supports and programming that include college programs, income support, official languages, labour services and career development.
Department of Human Resources
Category: Essential skills
This department’s training and development staff members recognize the ever-changing and dynamic environment within government. They are busy developing a number of initiatives to address employee and organizational needs including occupational training, leadership development, workplace literacy and career development services for employees.
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Category: Essential skills
This government department helps people with planning their careers, finding jobs, getting financial assistance and immigrating to the province. It supports employers with accessing and keeping skilled workers and works with organizations to develop leadership opportunities for youth and enhance the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society.
Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
The Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning believes education and skills are the keys to competing in a global, knowledge-based economy. It is committed to improving and increasing post-secondary opportunities to build a strong workforce and create a better future for all Islanders.
Department of Labour and Advanced Education
Category: Essential skills
The Department of Labour and Advanced Education works to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. The department places a strong focus on safety, skill development, regulation, education and building partnerships.
Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
This department helps adults in the province find the right education, skills and work experience to suit their needs in the workforce. The department also places great emphasis on adult literacy through distance education and its public libraries.
Digby Area Learning Association (DALA)
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
DALA is dedicated to adult learners and cares about the community. It consists of The Education Centre, providing an adult school setting for people wanting to attain their grade 12 to obtain a better job or to go on to College or University, and a Career Resource Centre, which assists people with career options and job information.
Directions for Immigrants in Trades and Professional Careers
Category: Essential skills
This website is a reference tool for skilled immigrants looking to restart their career in regulated professions. It has information about the accreditation process, tips and links to other services and resources in Calgary. Users gain an understanding of what employers are looking for and learn what trades and professions are in demand in Calgary.
Directory of ESL Courses and Employment Programs for Immigrants in British Columbia
Category: Essential skills
This is a comprehensive online directory of English as a second language courses and programs, courses and services that prepare immigrants for a job or career in British Columbia. The directory allows users to select a city in which programs are offered and view specific contact information for each site.
Directory of Services Offered to Persons with Disabilities in New Brunswick
Category: Essential skills
This online resource was prepared by the Premier’s Council on the Status of Disabled Persons. Updated regularly, the directory can be viewed both alphabetically and by subject. The website includes links associated with employment, apprenticeship and education.
Discover Trades BC
Categories: Essential skills, Labour market
Discover Trades BC is an initiative funded by the British Columbia government to help provide easy access for secondary students to the many educational opportunities available to them in trades training. B.C. offers a wealth of programs and training options to give students the skills they need to lead exciting and rewarding careers. Students, parents and educators can discover these opportunities here.
Douglas College - Adult Special Education
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
Douglas College offers a wide variety of programs including university transfer, vocational, career and college preparatory programs. Adult Special Education (ASE) programs are offered for people with special needs, or barriers to employment.
Durham College
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
Durham College has over 80 different full-time programs focused on specific jobs and employer demand. Courses are developed in conjunction with advisory committees that include business and industry experts who bring a real-life perspective to students’ academic experiences.
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