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21. Embedding Literacy & Essential Skills: Lessons from our research (2012)
Authors: Tracy Defoe, Diana Twiss
This document outlines a three-year research project that explored a variety of ways to think about Literacy and Essential Skills in the context of the workplace, and developed strategies to engage people in actively embedding literacy in the workplace.
The authors explain that the project grew in part out of the disappointment of setting up workplace programs, running them for a few years, and then watching them end as soon as the funding ran out. They decided that a new strategy was needed, one with a potentially sustainable approach that would seamlessly fit into the rhythms of the work environment.
Researchers focused on healthcare, corrections, and Aboriginal service organizations. Those three sectors were chosen because the client bases and entry level workers tended to have literacy challenges, the authors note.
They present four lessons they learned through the project. The first three lessons are to listen and learn; to engage people in finding opportunities to imbed literacy in the workplace; and to embed in every way possible. The fourth lesson is to repeat lessons one through three.
The document also includes a detailed explanation of the structure and methodology of the project.
Added: 2013-04-04
22. EmployAbility Success! (2009)
Using skills to find a job and keep a job
Authors: Karen Farrar
This project was developed to help fill in the gaps for learners seeking employment or further training after upgrading through a literacy program.
The curriculum focuses on helping learners develop their “soft” employability skills, like communication and adaptability. Other topics covered include thinking and solving problems; demonstrating positive attitudes; being responsible; and learning continuously.
Added: 2010-11-16
23. EmployAbility Success! Essential Skills at Work (2011)
Workbook
Series: EmployAbility Success
Authors: Karen Farrar, Sheila Marshall
This workbook offers students a chance to practise Essential Skills and, at the same time, learn how those skills are applied in the workplace.
The authors have created four characters who work in four different entry-level jobs. Each of the characters is presented in workplace scenarios that require them to apply reading, numeracy and document use skills. For instance, in the module on document use, one character must check the accuracy of the packing slip for a shipment.
Workbook activities allow students to practise using Essential Skills in similar job tasks; use questions, discussion opportunities, and special workplace know-how tips to reflect on the realities of the workplace; complete extra activities that reinforce the Essential Skill already used; and self-assess on the Essential Skills before and after completing each module.
The workbook also includes practitioner guidelines and answer keys.
Practitioners in Ontario can use this workbook in conjunction with a separate document that shows the relationship between the job tasks in EmployAbility Success! and the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF).
Funders:
- Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), ON
Added: 2011-11-15
24. EmployAbility Success! Essential Skills at Work (2011)
Relationship Matrix
Series: EmployAbility Success
Authors: Karen Farrar, Sheila Marshall
This chart has been developed specifically for practitioners in Ontario who are using the “EmployAbility Success” workbook with their students.
The chart shows the relationship between the job tasks in the workbook and the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF). It helps practitioners understand how the job tasks in “EmployAbility Success!” support specific competencies within task groups in the OALCF.
It uses the same colour code as the OALCF for quick reference.
Added: 2011-09-09
25. EmployAbility Success! Essential Skills at Work (2011)
Workbook
Authors: Karen Farrar, Sheila Marshall
This workbook offers students a chance to practise Essential Skills and, at the same time, learn how those skills are applied in the workplace.
The authors have created four characters who work in four different entry-level jobs. Each of the characters is presented in workplace scenarios that require them to apply reading, numeracy and document use skills. For instance, in the module on document use, one character must check the accuracy of the packing slip for a shipment.
Workbook activities allow students to practise using Essential Skills in similar job tasks; use questions, discussion opportunities, and special workplace know-how tips to reflect on the realities of the workplace; complete extra activities that reinforce the Essential Skill already used; and self-assess on the Essential Skills before and after completing each module.
The workbook also includes practitioner guidelines and answer keys.
Practitioners in Ontario can use this workbook in conjunction with a separate document that shows the relationship between the job tasks in EmployAbility Success! and the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF).
Funders:
- Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), ON
Added: 2013-01-08
26. Employer Outreach Guide (2006)
Skilled Trades: A Career You Can Build On
Authors: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF), Skills Canada
The Skilled Trades: A Career You Can Build On campaign, a joint initiative between the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum - Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) and Skills/Compétences Canada (S/CC), undertook regional consultations across Canada to discuss a range of challenges, solutions and grassroots initiatives taking place to help promote skilled trades and apprenticeship. Among the challenges identified during these consultations was the difficulty in getting employers to register apprentices.
The goal of this guide is to assist organizations with their outreach efforts by providing resources and tips that have been tried and tested in the field. Specifically, this guide provides information on how to:
- Identify and respond to common objections to registering an apprentice.
- Identify and prioritize employers that should be approached regarding apprenticeship.
- Develop a “pitch” that will convince an employer to register an apprentice.
- Identify the types of follow up activities that should be done with employers.
- Organize an employer outreach program.
Added: 2008-01-17
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27. Employer’s Roadmap to Hiring and Retaining Internationally Trained Workers (2010)
Authors: Citizenship and Immigration Canada
The authors of this guide, which is designed for anyone involved in the hiring process at small- and medium-sized businesses, begin by pointing out that internationally trained workers can help ease some of Canada’s shortages of skilled labour.
The guide includes sections on preparing for a diverse workforce; finding internationally trained workers; assessing and selecting employees; and integrating and retaining international workers.
The authors have included advice on legal considerations; assessing the language requirements of a specific job; verifying international credentials; and helping new employees find support systems in the community.
This document was prepared by The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC) for the Foreign Credentials Referral Office of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. TASC is the coordinating body for more than 35 sector councils and similar organizations throughout Canada.
Added: 2012-11-19
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28. Employment Act Standards 2000 Guide (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Elyse Schwartz
This website review from CONNECT features Ontario's 2000 Employment Standards Act Guide. The purpose of this guide is to help both employers and employees in Ontario better understand their rights and responsibilities.
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Added: 2003-07-31
29. Employment Highway CD (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
This article from CONNECT features The Employment Highway CD by Kingston Literacy. This CD provides lists of websites of interest to instructors and learners involved in workplace preparation.
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Added: 2003-07-30
30. Employment Law & Labour Standards - Student Manual (2006)
Series: You and the Law
Authors: Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC)
Finding legal information and then understanding the legal language can prove to be a challenge for many individuals, especially for individuals with weak literacy skills. This manual uses simple language to help students understand some basic legal concepts relating to employment and the workplace. With this information, students are better able to make informed decisions about issues affecting their lives and to participate more fully in society.
The following topics are covered in this manual:
- Employment Law in Quebec
- Psychological harassment at work
- Leave, vacation and holidays
- Salary and overtime
- Uniforms, breaks and weekly rest
- Dismissal
- Exercising your rights
- Activities and resources
Funders:
- IFPCA
Added: 2007-09-27
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