The Literacy and Essential Skills community is very fortunate to have many dedicated individuals and organizations working hard serving communities across Canada. Today we proudly highlight the achievements of Literacy Unlimited (LU), a long-time QELA member and partner. Literacy Unlimited … Continue reading
From ABC Life Literacy Canada: This year, The Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award will honour a community organization that has shown innovation in the creation and delivery of adult literacy or adult-integrated family literacy programs. … Continue reading
From the Quebec City Reading Council: On March 29, 2012 the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre (EQLC) hosted an afternoon tea in honor of Quebec City Reading Council. Stephen Burke (Chairman) and Marielle Stewart (Director General) of the Central Quebec School … Continue reading
Melissa Irving, the principal of St. Augustine School, participated in the video-making session along with a group of students and two teachers. Principal Irving immediately recognized the power of the newly acquired skills to engage students, staff and the community. … Continue reading
Hosted by the Littoral School Board on the Lower North Shore, the two first sessions included students from St Paul and St Augustine Schools as well as teachers and a principal. All Essential Skills including working together, thinking and digital … Continue reading
From Hairdressing to Welding – The skilled trades are changing. Why would a carpenter or welder need to use a computer? How do hairstylists’ math skills help them get ahead? How can I get into a trade if I don’t … Continue reading
E-reading has many advantages for today’s adult learners. While many of us love the feel of a good book in our hands, learners benefit from e-books in ways that paper books simply can’t match. The greatest advantage of tablets and … Continue reading
From: The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD): Are you aware of a unique technology initiative that contributes to the advancement of adult literacy and essential skills? The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) has extended the nomination phase for its third … Continue reading
From the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES): The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) Call for Concepts 2012 has been launched. The closing date is April 5th, 2012. The goal of the Call 2012 is to address … Continue reading
The endless advance of technology affects all industries and virtually all jobs. It’s sometimes unsettling but never boring in today’s workplace. White-collar and blue-collar workers alike need to constantly evolve their digital technology skills. But what about the jobs that … Continue reading
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