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1. 2003 Summer Literacy Institute: Bridging Cultures, Strengthening Communities (2003)
Series: Final Report
Authors: Jean Rasmussen
Since the mid-1990s, Literacy BC has hosted a number of summer institutes on a variety of literacy-related topics. This report documents the process, activities and results of the 2003 institute, which focused on effective teaching strategies, training and support for literacy/adult basic education practitioners who are working with First Nations learners.
The author describes the design of the week-long institute; summarizes project activities; and provides the results of the participant evaluation surveys. Appendices offer background information on the concepts covered during the institute.
Added: 2010-11-12
2. Achieving Industry Standards in a Remote Northern Community: Developing Employees' Skills at La Ronge Motor Hotel (2002)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
The Conference Board of Canada education and learning case studies examine outstanding education and lifelong learning programs and initiatives. This case study looks at the Workplace Open Learning Fulfillment program in place at La Ronge Motor Hotel, located in the small northern Saskatchewan town of La Ronge, on land owned by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Through its program, the hotel helps staff train for, and achieve, the Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council’s national industry certification in housekeeping.
For more information about The Conference Board of Canada, visit its website at http://www.conferenceboard.ca
Added: 2008-12-02
3. Adult Education and Literacy in the United States (2007)
A Syllabus and Resources for an Online Course of Self-Study
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Thomas Sticht, International Consultant in Adult Education, has put together a syllabus for self-study to give those new to the field of literacy more background in adult education and literacy development, and to offer others in the field a chance to deepen their knowledge about the field and its history, policies, practices and issues that it deals with. All recommended reading is available in the NALD Library.
Added: 2007-02-26
4. African Training and Employment Centre (1991)
Women's Education Des Femmes, Fall, Vol. 9, No. 2
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Margaret Anderson-Clarke
This article profiles Toronto's "African Training and Employment Centre", which offers training programs to Toronto's African community, including a micro-computer skills training course, ESL, life skills, pre-employment preparation, and a Computer Numerical Control Operator Program.
The article is presented in English with a summary provided in French.
Added: 2003-10-22
5. Awakening the Giant Within: Reflections on Strategies for Recruiting Francophone Adults to French-Language Literacy Programs (2008)
Summary
Authors: Célinie Russell
The purpose of this study was to discover strategies for encouraging adult francophones with poor literacy skills to articulate a need for literacy training and strategies that education centres can use to answer that need adequately. A literature review identified several obstacles to participating in adult education programs: a lack of interest in adult education, a very low value placed on education, and a belief that the expected payback from adult education does not justify the effort it requires. A literature search identified the one-stop access approach and integrated training programs as two possible ways of overcoming obstacles to participation in adult education and providing the types of training that are in greatest demand.
Funders:
- Ontario Ministry of Education and Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Added: 2009-06-10
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6. Awards for Excellence in Workplace Literacy, 2004 Winner: Elmsdale Lumber: At the Cutting Edge of Workplace Education (2005)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
The Conference Board of Canada workplace education case studies series highlights businesses that demonstrate effective practices in encouraging and supporting workplace learning. This study looks at the workplace education program in place at the Elmsdale Lumber Corporation, a family-owned producer, exporter and wholesaler of kiln-dried lumber located in Nova Scotia and employing 57 people.
In recent years, technical changes, the introduction of silviculture and greater competition have increased the need for a skilled, knowledgeable and literate workforce in the lumber industry. The company established a workplace education program founded on basic skills training so that its existing employees would have the skills to meet these new demands. 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
7. Awards for Excellence in Workplace Literacy, 2004 Winner: Essential Skills: The Dofasco Way (2004)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
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 features the Essential Skills Program at Dofasco, a steel manufacturer located in Hamilton, Ontario, employing 7,400 permanent employees. In the early 1990s, economic pressures prompted significant restructuring at Dofasco. After the restructuring and with the introduction of highly technical equipment, the company realized that a gap in the required workplace literacy skills existed. To address this gap, Dofasco created its Essential Skills Program. Since 1997, hundreds of employees have developed skills that have made marked contributions not only to their work, but also to their personal lives and communities. 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.
To learn more about The Conference Board of Canada, visit its website at http://www.conferenceboard.ca.
Added: 2008-11-25
8. Awards for Excellence in Workplace Literacy, Large Business Winner, 2005: Diavik's Workplace Learning Centre: A Literacy Gem That Is Creating Opportunities and Enhancing Workers' Lives (2005)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
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 looks at the Learning Centre at the Diavik Diamond Mine. Located in a remote and isolated area of the Northwest Territories, Diavik and its major contractors employ more than 700 people, of which 70 per cent are northerners, and nearly 40 per cent are Aboriginal persons. Many of the full-time and contract workers come to Diavik with minimal literacy and numeracy skills. The company has therefore implemented a number of skills and competency development programs to ensure that it has a highly productive, knowledgeable, skilled and safety-conscious workforce. Diavik has been recognized for its efforts as a leader in Aboriginal relations, employment and capacity building.
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
9. Awards for Excellence in Workplace Literacy, Medium Business Winner, 2003: Administrative Professionalism at J.D. Irving, Limited (2004)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
The Conference Board of Canada's education and learning case studies series examines outstanding education and lifelong learning programs and initiatives. This case study looks at the training and development program for administrative personnel at J.D. Irving, Ltd. In recent years, the administrative personnel at Irving saw that their traditional secretarial skills no longer matched emerging business concepts and evolving technology. Administrative personnel, with the support of the company, created a professional development program for themselves that would help them keep up to speed with their changing workplace. This case study looks at various aspects of this successful workplace learning program, including the program's development, challenges, keys to success and benefits for both employees and employers.
For more information about The Conference Board of Canada visit its website at http://www.conferenceboard.ca.
Added: 2008-12-02
10. Awards for Excellence in Workplace Literacy, Medium Business Winner, 2005: Upgrading Employee Skills to Meet Corporate Standards - Technocell Canada, A Felix Schoeller Group Company (2005)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
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 training program in place at Technocell Canada, a subsidiary of the German group Felix Schoeller Holding, the world’s largest producer of photographic and decor paper. In 2001, Technocell purchased a paper plant in Drummondville, Quebec. The company soon discovered that the current workforce at this plant not only lacked the necessary production knowledge for the work but also lacked basic skills. To address this problem, Technocell developed a workplace training program that focused on basic skills, communications, teamwork, and health and safety. This case study looks at various aspects of this successful workplace learning program, including the program's development, challenges, keys to success and benefits for both employees and employers.
For more information about The Conference Board of Canada visit its website at http://www.conferenceboard.ca.
Added: 2008-12-09
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