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71. Excellence in Workplace Literacy, Small Business Winner, 2001: Diversified Metal Engineering Ltd. (2001)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
Collection: Research Materials
The Conference Board of Canada workplace education case studies series highlights businesses that demonstrate effective practices in encouraging and supporting workplace learning. This case study focuses on Diversified Metal Engineering Ltd.'s Workplace Adult Education Program, a PEI company that manufactures equipment primarily for the food and beverage industry. Because DME’s products are diverse in nature and its global markets are subject to constant change, the company requires a flexible, specialized, knowledgeable workforce. Providing continuous learning opportunities for the entire staff is crucial to its ongoing competitiveness. In collaboration with a provincial workplace education program, Workplace Education PEI, a project team guides DME’s learning initiatives, which include needs assessments and several learning programs.
For more information about The Conference Board of Canada, visit its website at http://www.conferenceboard.ca
Added: 2008-11-25
72. Excellence in Workplace Literacy, Small Business Winner, 2002: National Silicates (2002)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
Collection: Research Materials
The Conference Board of Canada's workplace education case studies series highlights businesses that demonstrate effective practices in encouraging and supporting workplace learning. This case study examines National Silicates’ Chemical Process Operator program, a unique training program that addresses the generic and technical skills required by the chemical industry. This program aims to upgrade the skill levels of plant operators and to enable them to be multi-skilled and competent in all areas and on all machines within the plant operations. This case study looks at various aspects of this successful workplace learning program, including the program's background and objectives, target groups, learning activities, challenges, keys to success and benefits.
For more information about The Conference Board of Canada visit its website at http://www.conferenceboard.ca.
Added: 2008-12-09
73. Family literacy practice and research in Canada (2007)
Authors: Yvon Laberge
Collection: Research Materials
This presentation offers both an overview of family literacy in the Canadian context and a detailed look at some specific programs aimed at parents and their young children.
The author begins with a discussion of some of the factors that shape Canada, including its huge landmass and two-tier system of government. Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories mean that there are 13 different approaches to literacy delivery, with little or no transferability between programs from one province or territory to another.
As well, unlike most industrialized countries, Canada does not have a national literacy strategy.
The presentation includes two case studies of family literacy research in Canada. One focuses on the impact of French-language family literacy programs on Francophone families in linguistic minority settings in Ontario, while the other is part of a longitudinal study of children and parents in a literacy-intervention program in Alberta.
Added: 2012-06-18
74. Finding Common Ground Through Workplace Education, Department of National Defence: Atlantic Region (2005)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
Collection: Research Materials
The Conference Board of Canada's education and learning case studies series examines outstanding education and lifelong learning programs and initiatives. This case study highlights the workplace education program in place at the Department of National Defence (DND) - Atlantic Region. DND established this program to address the needs of its employees for training in basic skills, personal development, academic upgrading topics and stress management techniques in a changing work environment. This case study looks at various aspects of this successful workplace learning program, including the program's background and objectives, target groups, learning activities, challenges, keys to success and benefits.
For more information about The Conference Board of Canada, visit its website at http://www.conferenceboard.ca
Added: 2008-11-25
75. Fostering Partnership Development in Workplace Literacy (2007)
A Case Study of the Canadian National Literacy Secretariat Business and Labour Partnership Program
Authors: Partnerships in Learning
Collection: Research Materials
The purpose of this in-depth case study was to document a government initiative through the National Literacy Secretariat called the Business and Labour Partnership Program that has been in existence since 1988. The overall intention was to understand the process of partnership development and the strategies that were used to engage business, labour, and provincial governments in adult work-related literacy at a time when no such program model existed. It was also interested in documenting the ideas and approaches that were used as well as the different types of partnerships that developed given that most Canadians did not believe that a literacy problem existed. This new information will help illustrate what a partnership program in real action looks like so that public servants and literacy practitioners can learn from the experience.
Added: 2007-06-15
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76. From Books as Coasters to Bedtime Stories (2006)
Family Literacy in Alberta's Next Generation
Authors: Pivotal Research Inc.
Collection: Research Materials
Pivotal Research partnered with the Centre for Family Literacy in Edmonton, Alberta, to research family literacy in the workplace. The purposes of the research were to identify current family literacy practices and the implications for Alberta’s next generation and to understand the human stories behind literacy statistical data.
The report looks at Family Literacy Experiences, Achievements and Expectations in relation to the workplace, and also includes suggestions for further directions for research and a "Call to Action" for family literacy in Alberta's next generation.
Added: 2006-08-31
77. Full-time Equivalents and Financial Costs Associated with Absenteeism, Overtime, and Involuntary Part-time Employment in the Nursing Profession (2002)
Authors: Canadian Labour and Business Centre
Collection: Research Materials
In light of the current and looming shortage of nurses in Canada, The Nursing Strategy for Canada was developed to strengthen and maximize nursing human resources by implementing broad, planned evidence–based and long–term recruitment and retention initiatives. Within that strategy, the Canadian Nursing Advisory Committee (CNAC) was established to make recommendations for improving the quality of work life for Canadian nurses. To support its work, the committee commissioned a number of studies to increase its understanding of a select group of issues. Key among these is the financial costs of overtime, use of agency nurses, absenteeism and turnover.
The primary objective of this study was to provide quantitative estimates as to the extent and costs associated with absenteeism, overtime and involuntary part–time employment. In addition, the research examines issues of turnover and the use of agency nurses within the nursing profession.
Added: 2007-08-23
78. Get Set Learn! (2006)
A Case Study of A Family Literacy Program in Waterloo Region
Series: Get Set Learn
Authors: Lorri Sauvé
Collection: Research Materials
Children whose parents have low literacy skills are at a higher risk to grow up to have low literacy skills themselves. This case study details a successful family literacy program in the Waterloo Region of Ontario called Get Set Learn! This program targeted parents on Ontario Works (a welfare program) with pre-school aged children in hopes of breaking the cycle of being disadvantaged because of parental low literacy levels. The case study provides background information on learning theories and how Get Set Learn! incorporates the various learning theories into its curriculum and presentation methods.
This paper includes an abstract and the following four parts:
Part 1 - Background
Part 2 - Program development
Part 3 - Program impacts 2003-2005
Part 4 - Conclusions
Added: 2008-11-04
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79. Getting Started: Tools and Resources [Video – 19:08] (2011)
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Series: Essential Skills in the Workplace – CAF
Authors: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF)
Collection: Learning Materials
This is the final webinar in a four-part series developed by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) as a guide for implementing Essential Skills (ES) training programs in the workplace.
It begins with two case studies that examine ES training at two companies: Syncrude, one of the largest producers of crude oil from Canada’s oil sands; and Minas Basin Pulp and Power, a Nova Scotia company that produces a variety of recycled paperboard products. Both companies saw improvements in employee retention, productivity, and absentee rates after introducing ES training.
The webinar presents a seven-step training implementation process that includes securing the approval and commitment of senior management; developing a project plan; implementation of the plan; monitoring; evaluation and improvement; marketing the benefits; and building on success.
The last part of the webinar introduces a variety of resources that support ES program, including Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC); the Construction Sector Council; and the CAF itself, a national organization that promotes apprenticeship as a means of training and education.
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Added: 2013-05-08
80. Grassroots and governance: Exploring informal learning opportunities to support active citizenship and community-based organizations within Canada (2010)
Authors: Patricia A. Gouthro
Collection: Research Materials
This paper explores a study on lifelong learning, citizenship, and participation in community-based organizations in Canada. Specifically, the research focused on the contributions grassroots organizations make to Canadian society; the kinds of relationships that exist between grassroots organizations, government, and other organizations; and the gender differences in citizen participation.
The study included a literature review; case studies of six community based organizations across Canada; semi-structured interviews with key informants; and analysis of the data to categorize the results.
The researchers found that family, work, and community, as well as different expectations according to life stages, all shape the involvement of individuals in volunteer organizations and community groups.
The author notes that there are concerns that volunteerism may be declining. Government, organizations, and individual Canadians may have different ideas on what it means to be an active citizen. Many citizens are “active” in terms of making contributions to the community through volunteer work and fundraising, but they do not usually become engaged as “active citizens" in campaigning for broader social and political changes unless the organization has an advocacy mandate.
Added: 2013-01-18
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