Monthly Archives: January 2010
NALD Innovative Technology Award: Call for Nominations
The Board of Directors of the National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) is pleased to announce the creation of the NALD Innovative Technology Award. The nomination process is now open and submissions will be accepted until March 1, 2010. The award … Continue reading
The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills Re-Designed Website
Rachel Wernick, Director General of the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, announced the launch of the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills re-designed website. “We are very excited about some of the new features on our site, the most … Continue reading
Competencies Plus: My Tools To Succeed is New Formula for Getting Ahead
The National Life/Work Centre (NLWC) is proud to present Competencies Plus … My Tools To Succeed, a series of activities designed to help Canadians create a self-portrait of their essential skills. The program focuses on the discovery, recognition and application … Continue reading
Government of Canada Launches Canada Summer Jobs 2010 to Help Students and Serve Communities
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, January 12, 2010—The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced the launch of Canada Summer Jobs 2010, which supports work experiences for students and helps provide important community services. Applications will be available … Continue reading
Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills Project
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is launching an unprecedented national program to identify and promote innovative workplace initiatives that ‘embed’ Literacy and Essential Skills training within companies’ occupational safety and health training programs. The evidence uncovered through this initiative, will … Continue reading
