Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Paula De Coito
Collection: Research Materials
This report was written in response to an interim report, a summation and analysis of the views of Canadians on the main issues facing the nation in the coming years, released by the Royal Commission on the Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada.
Added: 2003-10-20
Authors: Canadian Labour and Business Centre
Collection: Research Materials
This report was prepared for the Saskatchewan Task Force of the Workplace Partners Panel, a national initiative managed by the Canadian Labour and Business Centre. The purpose of this document is to provide up-to-date information, statistics, analysis, and commentary pertaining to the key issues stemming from the Workplace Partners Panel's Saskatchewan task force theme of “skills needs in the context of an aging workforce”.
This document contains the following sections:
1. Population and demographics. This section looks at the population of the province and the factors that determine how that population changes;
2. Economic context. In this section, economic activity is examined in terms of gross domestic product and employment and employment earnings;
3. Education, skills development, and training;
4. Migration and labour mobility.
Added: 2007-11-09
Authors: Canadian Labour Market and Productivity Centre
Collection: Research Materials
This report by the Canadian Labour Market and Productivity Centre, an independent national labour-business organization, is the culmination of an in-depth examination of adjustment and transition issues as experienced by individuals, enterprises, and sectors. The Task Force on Adjustment and Transition was one of several task forces set up by the CLMPC to further understanding of a number of key areas of concern identified in the 1993 report of CLMPC’s Committee on Economic Restructuring. These CLMPC projects in the areas of Access to Capital, Workplace Change, Adjusting to Environmental Change and now, Adjustment and Transition Issues represent a pivotal consensusbuilding effort that has contributed to improved labour-management relations and to development of joint problem-solving approaches in the workplace.
Added: 2007-04-23
View complete record details...
See also:
Series: Connecting to Workplaces
Authors: Christine Pinsent-Johnson
Collection: Learning Materials
The Security Officer LBS Level 2/3 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a security officer.
It includes essential core skills chart, demonstrations, resources and other useful information.
This is one of ten booklets in a series entitled "Connecting to Workplaces". The other careers in the series include:
1- Chambermaid/Housekeeping Cleaner Demonstration LBS Level 3
2- Pet Groomer LBS Levels 3/4
3- Hunting/Fishing or Recreation Guide Demonstration LBS Levels 2/3
4- Laundromat Operator Demonstration LBS Level 4
5- Taxi Driver Demonstration - LBS Level 3
6- Florist Assistant Demonstration LBS Level 3
7- Cashier Demonstration LBS Level 3
8- Forestry Worker Demonstration LBS Level 3
9- Nanny/Caregiver Demonstration LBS Levels 2/3
Added: 2006-03-10
Authors: Angela Tessier, Beth Verry
Collection: Learning Materials
This document contains facilitation materials for a workshop aimed at helping women build their self-esteem and, in the process, improve their employment prospects.
The material is organized into four themes: self-esteem and the rule of perfection; assertiveness – finding my own voice; taking responsibility – recognizing my personal freedom; and affirmation of personal growth and future attitude.
For each theme, the authors have provided handouts; descriptions of activities; notes and tips for the instructor; and an estimate of the time required to complete the activities.
Added: 1990-01-01
From Education to Employment
Series: Bridging the Gap
Authors: Hollet & Sons Inc.
Collection: Research Materials
Bridging the Gap Pilot Project (Phase II) was a client–centred approach to education and employment that integrated the realities of employers in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The project involved several economic zones, communities, private sector businesses and social and economic development agencies throughout Newfoundland and Labrador over a 12 month period. The intent was to provide long term, sustainable employment and life altering educational and developmental opportunities to 44 unemployed people who had not completed high school.
This document is a portion of a key part of the evaluation of the Bridging the Gap (BTG) program. It seeks to describe the social and economic state of Burgeo, a small town located on the southcoast of Newfoundland, one of the communities which took part in this phase of the BTG pilot.
Added: 2005-05-09
From Education to Employment
Series: Bridging the Gap
Authors: Hollet & Sons Inc.
Collection: Research Materials
Bridging the Gap Pilot Project (Phase II) was a client–centred approach to education and employment that integrated the realities of employers in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The project involved several economic zones, communities, private sector businesses and social and economic development agencies throughout Newfoundland and Labrador over a 12 month period. The intent was to provide long term, sustainable employment and life altering educational and developmental opportunities to 44 unemployed people who had not completed high school.
This document is a portion of a key part of the evaluation of the Bridging the Gap (BTG) program. It seeks to describe the social and economic state of Clarenville/Shoal Harbour, located on the east coast of Newfoundland, a community which took part in this phase of the BTG pilot.
Added: 2005-05-09
From Education to Employment
Series: Bridging the Gap
Authors: Hollet & Sons Inc.
Collection: Research Materials
Bridging the Gap Pilot Project (Phase II) was a client–centred approach to education and employment that integrated the realities of employers in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The project involved several economic zones, communities, private sector businesses and social and economic development agencies throughout Newfoundland and Labrador over a 12 month period. The intent was to provide long term, sustainable employment and life altering educational and developmental opportunities to 44 unemployed people who had not completed high school.
This document is a portion of a key part of the evaluation of the Bridging the Gap (BTG) program. It seeks to describe the social and economic state of Port Hope Simpson, located in southeastern Labrador, a community which took part in this phase of the BTG pilot.
Added: 2005-05-09
From Education to Employment
Series: Bridging the Gap
Authors: Hollet & Sons Inc.
Collection: Research Materials
Bridging the Gap Pilot Project (Phase II) was a client–centred approach to education and employment that integrated the realities of employers in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The project involved several economic zones, communities, private sector businesses and social and economic development agencies throughout Newfoundland and Labrador over a 12 month period. The intent was to provide long term, sustainable employment and life altering educational and developmental opportunities to 44 unemployed people who had not completed high school.
This document is a portion of a key part of the evaluation of the Bridging the Gap (BTG) program. It seeks to describe the social and economic state of Triton, located in central Newfoundland, a community which took part in this phase of the BTG pilot.
Added: 2005-05-09
Series: Comments on the 2003 International Adult Literacy and Lifeskills Survey
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
Thomas Sticht, an International Consultant in Adult Education, offers comments on the 2003 International Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey.
Added: 2006-03-30
Comments
Comments
If you found this particular resource to be useful, please include a comment.