Literacy and Essential Skills as a Poverty Reduction Strategy

A report released on March 21st by Frontier College, prepared in partnership with Social Research and Demonstration Corporation, “is the culmination of a national consultation with policy makers, national and regional literacy associations, services providers, researchers, poverty reduction organizations, and learners involved in literacy programming and poverty reduction programs across Canada.” “Canadian data indicate that … Continue reading Literacy and Essential Skills as a Poverty Reduction Strategy →

LOCS Performance Management Newsletter: Focus on 2017-18 Regional LSP

On March 2nd, 2018, 70 service planning partners from the LOCS regional network came together for a day of networking and learning about new programs and resources. Partner agencies represented included • Literacy and Basic Skills • Regional Literacy Networks • Employment Services • Ontario Works • Ontario Disability Support Program • East Central Ontario … Continue reading LOCS Performance Management Newsletter: Focus on 2017-18 Regional LSP →

Upcoming professional development opportunities for workforce development practitioners

Over the next few weeks Literacy Link Niagara is hosting 2 exciting professional development workshops! Friday February 23, 10:00-12:00 – Tips and Strategies working with Deaf clients with Employment Goals, featuring local service providers and Chris Kenopic, Executive Director of Ontario’s Deaf Literacy Initiative. This workshop is suitable for any agency or staff person wishing … Continue reading Upcoming professional development opportunities for workforce development practitioners →

Connecting Excellence Conference 2017: Eastern Region knowledge multiplier

On October 23rd and 24th, over 100 adult education practitioners, administrators and support networks convened at the Glen House Resort for the second Connecting Excellence in LBS conference (ConEX). This year, the theme for the conference was numeracy, including presentations on: numeracy learning strategies; what the latest EQAO data is telling us about secondary school … Continue reading Connecting Excellence Conference 2017: Eastern Region knowledge multiplier →

Literacy Ontario Central South applauds the Government of Ontario’s Significant Commitment to Adult Learners

April 28, 2017 — Peterborough, ON — Literacy Ontario Central South (LOCS) is delighted that the 2017 Ontario Budget provides greater opportunities for Ontarians to train and upgrade their skills and education. The introduction of the Ontario Lifelong Learning and Skills Plan represents a substantial new commitment to adult learners and workers in Ontario. The … Continue reading Literacy Ontario Central South applauds the Government of Ontario’s Significant Commitment to Adult Learners →