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81. Older Workers as Important Labour Force Participants (2011)
A Discussion Paper
Authors: The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC)
Collection: Learning Materials
Canada faces shortages of skilled workers in many sectors. This discussion paper examines the potential for easing those shortages by improving the rates of retention and re‐engagement of older workers.
The authors offer a number of recommendations for retaining and recruiting older workers, including offering flexible arrangements; accommodating mobility restrictions and ensuring adequate lighting; providing opportunities for workers to learn about new technologies; and fostering a workplace culture that emphasizes interaction among all workers, regardless of age.
They note that some sector councils have already implemented programs and services of particular relevance to older workers. For example, the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council has placed resources on attracting, training and retaining older workers on its “Discover Tourism” web site.
Sector councils are industry‐led partnerships that bring together representatives from business, labour, education, and other professional groups to address sector‐wide human resource issues on a national scale. The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC) is the councils’ national coordinating body.
Funders:
- Government of Canada's Sector Council Program
Added: 2012-09-05
82. On the Job: Reading Text (2006)
Series: On the Job: ESL and Essential Skills for Work
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
Collection: Research Materials
There are different purposes for reading leading to various levels of complexity. Complexity is based on how much processing of information is required to arrive at an accurate outcome. These levels range from level 1 (the least complex) reading relatively short texts to locating a single piece of information to level 5 (the most complex) interpreting dense and complex texts and making high-level inferences and using specialized knowledge.
Added: 2009-06-30
83. Ongoing Training for Literacy Tutors - Module 1 - Skills and Qualities (2003)
Hire Learning: Preparing for Job Search Success
Series: Ongoing Training for Literacy Tutors
Authors: Chris Harwood
Collection: Learning Materials
This is the first in a series of three modules intended to help a person responsible for training literacy tutors deliver training to experienced literacy tutors. The modules are designed to train tutors in helping literacy learners search for jobs.
A literacy tutor may use the strategies, tools, materials and resources found in this module to guide literacy learners in 1) discovering the skills and qualities employers look for; 2) identifying personal skills and qualities, and; 3) matching skills and qualities to suitable jobs.
Added: 2003-12-12
84. Ongoing Training for Literacy Tutors - Module 2 - The Paperwork (2003)
Hire Learning: Preparing for Job Search Success
Series: Ongoing Training for Literacy Tutors
Authors: Chris Harwood
Collection: Learning Materials
This is the second in a series of three modules intended to help a person responsible for training literacy tutors deliver training to experienced literacy tutors. The modules are designed to train tutors in helping literacy learners with their job search.
A literacy tutor may use the strategies, tools, materials and resources found in this module to guide literacy learners in 1) looking for job opportunities; 2) creating personal ads, personal information sheets, résumés and cover letters, and; 3) planning and organizing a job search.
Added: 2003-12-12
85. Ongoing Training for Literacy Tutors - Module 3 - Talking About Yourself (2003)
Hire Learning: Preparing for Job Search Success
Series: Ongoing Training for Literacy Tutors
Authors: Chris Harwood
Collection: Learning Materials
This is the third in a series of three modules intended to help a person responsible for training literacy tutors deliver training to experienced literacy tutors. The modules are designed to train tutors in helping literacy learners with their job search.
A literacy tutor may use the strategies, tools, materials and resources found in this module to guide literacy learners in 1) creating employer interest; 2) preparing for a job interview; 3) practicing job interviews; 4) convincing an employer that one is the right person for a job, and; 5) keeping a job.
Added: 2003-12-12
86. Pathways for Youth to the Labour Market: An Overview of High School Initiatives (2007)
Authors: Alison Taylor
Collection: Research Materials
Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN) is in the middle of a two year project designed to profile the range of school-to-work pathways taken by Canadian youth and to identify factors associated with more successful transitions into rewarding employment. This report is the third in the CPRN series Pathways for Youth to the Labour Market. It examines institutional and policy structures that affect the ability of high school students to find learning and career pathways that lead to success in the labour market. In this report the author looks at four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Newfoundland/Labrador) as well as the State of Queensland in Australia.
Added: 2008-10-17
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87. Pet Groomer Demonstration - LBS Level 3/4 (2005)
Series: Connecting to Workplaces
Authors: Lesley Halcro
Collection: Learning Materials
The Pet Groomer Demonstration - LBS Level 3/4 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a pet groomer.
It includes essential core skills chart, exercises and answer keys, demonstration overview, practitioner instructions 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- Security Officer LBS Levels 2/3
2- Taxi Driver Demonstration LBS Level 3
3- Hunting/Fishing or Recreation Guide Demonstration LBS Levels 2/3
4- Laundromat Operator Demonstration LBS Level 4
5- Chambermaid/Housekeeping Cleaner 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
88. Plan to Get A Job (2007)
Authors: Literacy Link South Central
Collection: Learning Materials
This job planner/organizer was created to help the reader with a job search. It has resources specific to Ontario, but also contains easy to understand information useful to a person looking for a job in any location, such as goal setting, networking and advice on résumés and interviews. carry. It can be used as a guide to record each step of the job search process you have completed.
This booklet was made in partnership with the Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford Local Training Board. Funding was provided, in part, by the Government of Canada.
Added: 2005-08-05
89. Productivity, Employment, and Essential Skills (2000)
Conference Final Report
Authors: Western Canada Workplace Essential Skills Training Network (WWestNet)
Collection: Research Materials
These are notes from the fourth WWestnet conference. Its goal was to have participants pause to ‘take stock' of the progress made during the last ten years; then to look forward to the challenges facing the Canadian workforce in the new century. The conference evaluations indicate that most people thought the conference was worthwhile, with high ratings for organization and overall success.
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Added: 2006-06-14
90. Prudence, Patience and Jobs (1999)
Pension Investment in a Changing Canadian Economy — Technical Report
Authors: Canadian Labour Market and Productivity Centre
Collection: Research Materials
Most Canadians consider pension funds as a means of providing guaranteed income to working people and their families in retirement. In this report, the Canadian Labour Market and Productivity Centre (CLMPC) examines pension funds in their second and less well-known function as economic agents. In particular, "Prudence, Patience and Jobs: Pension Investment in a Changing Canadian Economy" looks at the role and performance of pension investment activity in fostering positive output, productivity and employment outcomes in an era of major change and restructuring. In so doing, it aims to increase appreciation of funds in this realm and help broaden and deepen public discussion.
Added: 2007-09-17
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