Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador

Literacy in the Workplace

Resources for Student Employment

Funding | Posted: February 8, 2012

Resources for youth related funding for student work. CLICK for more.

Shaping a New Learning Culture: Centre for Literacy Summer Institute

Event | Posted: February 8, 2012

Montreal, June 27-29 2012. Enduring WLES models have been developed and implemented in specific geographic locations, such as Nova Scotia and Manitoba, in defined job sectors, such as the construction industry in British Columbia, and in organizational milieus, such as hospitals, in the UK. Why have some models endured? Why have they not been directly transferrable to other settings? What lessons can be learned? Full event details HERE.

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

Submissions | Posted: January 25, 2012

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

Event | Posted: January 25, 2012

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

News | Posted: January 23, 2012

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

News | Posted: January 23, 2012

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

Labour shortage looms in NL

News | Posted: January 18, 2012

Mr. Stefan must find 1,500 welders, electricians, plumbers and other workers by next summer, on top of the 2,000 already on the job at the site. But due to a shortage of available skilled trades people in Newfoundland and Labrador, Mr. Stefan is now in a mad scramble to fill the positions. Click for more.

Seniors key to addressing Canada's looming skills shortage

News | Posted: January 18, 2012

The Canadian Chamber believes that a new business culture aimed at retaining, rather than replacing, senior workers is the correct approach to avoid the skills crisis Canada is on the verge of experiencing.

Making Required Skills Investments Go Further

Event | Posted: December 7, 2011

In 2003, the International Adult Literacy Skills Survey found that over 9 million working age Canadians (aged 16-65) had low literacy and essential skills – of which 5.9 million (65%) were employed. Engaging employers in the essential skills dialogue is a key priority for OLES.

Effective, Innovative, and Promising Practices in Workplace Skills Development

Resources | Posted: December 7, 2011

From the Centre for Workplace Skills: This database contains searchable information about effective, innovative or promising programs and practices related to workplace learning.

Updated Essential Skills Profiles

Resources | Posted: December 7, 2011

50 essential skills profiles have been reviewed and validated with stakeholders from across Canada. They've been synthesized into a more user-friendly version and describe how each occupation is affected by digital technology.

The Transfer of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy Skills from Learning Programmes into the Workplace

Research | Posted: October 18, 2011

Literature review by Marie Cameron, Rose Hipkins, Josie Lander et al. (2011). The review focused primarily on how learning transfer has been defined and researched in the literature and on factors that support or hinder learning transfer in workplaces.

Literature Review on Integrating Literacy and Essential Skills into Trades

Research | Posted: October 18, 2011

Working paper by Sue Folinsbee, College Sector Committee for Adult Upgrading (CSC) (2011). The literature review focuses mainly on integration as it applies to program delivery and curriculum development. It includes integration models; the need for integrating literacy and essential skills into pre-apprenticeship and trades training; the case for integration; strategies/tips/effective practices for integration in the classroom; and the benefits and outcomes of an integrated approach.

McKesson Foundation launches its 2011-2012 Canadian Regional Grants Program

Funding | Posted: October 14, 2011

The McKesson Foundation announced the launch of its 2011-2012 Regional Grants Program, a Canada-wide campaign that each year provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations whose mission is to assist children and youth in the areas of health, education and poverty.

International Plain Language Day is October 13

Event | Posted: October 11, 2011

International Plain Language Day (IPLD) October 13, 2011 is gaining global support from plain language professionals in Sweden, the UK, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, India, and Africa.

Education Matters: Insights on Education, Learning and Training in Canada

Research | Posted: October 5, 2011

A Profile of Minority-language Students in Canada: Results from the Programme for International Student Assessment, 2009, and Trends in Registered Apprenticeship Training in Canada, 1991 to 2009.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Leadership Grants Program

Funding | Posted: September 23, 2011

The PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation Leadership Grants Program provides funding for professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers who work at small- to medium-registered charitable organizations in Canada. Since the program's launch in 2006, the PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation has awarded more than $973,000 in grants to 358 recipients.

CME and Centre for Workplace Skills present "SMART SESSIONS - Effective Workplace Learning"

Event | Posted: September 12, 2011

In this Smart Session, you will benefit from new insights into practical and effective workplace learning practices tailored to fit the needs of SMEs. Presentations include CME’s Essential Skills for Safety and Health (ESSH) program, the Centre for Workplace Skills and the Department of Government Services NL.

Accessing Technology at greatly Reduced rates through TechSoup Canada

Resources | Posted: September 8, 2011

Many nonprofits and social benefit organizations worldwide serve the needs of low-income, underserved populations and create positive social change. We believe these organizations could have even greater impact through the appropriate use of technology. This requires assistance with obtaining, using, and sustaining technology.

Telework gaining traction - Many jobs can easily be done remotely

News | Posted: September 7, 2011

A concept of work that has struggled to find its way into mainstream offices around the world may finally be coming into its own. Even the term itself may be outdating itself.

Developed and hosted by NALD in collaboration with Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Office of Literacy and Essential Skills.