Bridging The Gap - Random North Development Agency's program looking to help with skills shortage

The Bridging the Gap: From Education to Employment Model is a provincially shared initiative with a local NPO. The model takes an innovative, labour force concept and connects prospective employers with individuals who have barriers to seeking employment. The first call for applications invites private sector firms to complete an application expressing interest. Click HERE for more information.

Literacy and Essential Skills Tools: Make them Work for You

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) invites you to plug in from your computer and join us for a free webinar. This will give you the opportunity to learn about the various tools and supports made available through HRSDC to help address literacy and essential skills challenges as they relate to the workplace. CLICK to learn more.

Labour shortage looms in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is in the midst of an unprecedented energy and resources boom that is straining the province’s ability to keep up. Finding enough workers to complete some $43-billion worth of major projects under way and planned is proving to be a monumental challenge. CLICK to read more.

Immigrant wage and employment gaps persist: RBC Economics

Incomes of skilled immigrants could increase by as much as $30 billion if paid like Canadian-born workers. Click to read more.

Nominations Called for the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

Nominations are being sought for the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador is the highest honour of the province. The object of the Order is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting in an outstanding manner Newfoundland and Labrador and its residents. The first investiture took place in 2004.

Literacy for Life: Further Results from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey

This is the second report from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey. It looks at factors influencing literacy skill development with a focus on numeracy and problem solving skills. www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-604-x/89-604-x2011001-eng.htm

Changemakers Awards for Making a Difference in Learning

A multitude of awards are available to reward innovative ideas and projects that support Inuit, Metis and First Nations learning. The contest deadline is January 27 so submit your teaching idea today. www.changemakers.com/fnmi-learning

Webinars from The Centre for Literacy

In response to demand after the Fall 2011 Institute, Professor Steve Reder, Portland State University and Mr. Patrick Bussière, Director, Learning Policy Research Division, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) will offer webinars in February 2012. Click to read more.

New Essential Skills Levels in Reading Text and Document Use: An Introduction

Presented by OLC: Discover strategies that will help raise the Essential Skills levels of your learners relative to Reading Text and Document Use. Click to read more.

Focus on Research: Webinars in the Social Economy

Many community sector groups use webinars for distance learning and collaboration. Many more would love to, but aren't sure how to get started. This report pulls together the results of the Community Sector Council's study of webinar users and a survey of best practices to let you know just how to use these useful tools. Read the report HERE (pdf), or read the summary of pointers HERE (pdf).