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Canada’s success in today’s knowledge-based economy depends to a large extent on the ability of Canadians to learn ‘for work’ and ‘from work’ on an ongoing basis. This page contains some quick links to information for Labour and Business representatives interested in the field of lifelong learning.

The Impact of Experiential Learning Programs on Student Success

Experiential learning complements students’ academic learning and provides youth with experiences and knowledge that maximize their growth and development while meeting their needs for career exploration.

CCL was contracted by the Ontario Ministry of Education to undertake a systematic rapid evidence assessment (SREA) of the research literature devoted to examining the effects of experiential learning (EL) programs on student success.

Profiles in Learning
Profiles in Learning is CCL’s ongoing series of feature articles exploring the unique lives and learning experiences of eminent Canadians. Read the latest Profile.
Jérôme Turcotte-Routhier: A hero on (and off) the hardcourt, September 23, 2009 An All-Star guard on Laval’s Rouge et Or, Jérôme Turcotte-Routhier’s skills on the court have led to a number of offers by U.S. college basketball teams. But it’s his dedication to academics and his hometown community that has earned him his highest regard: the respect of his peers.

Reports
Securing Prosperity through Canada’s Human Infrastructure: The State of Adult Learning and Workplace Training in Canada This report focuses on how adult learning —all forms of learning undertaken by adults beyond initial education and training — can help to foster a more secure future for Canadians and Canada. (September 2009) State of Learning in Canada: Toward a Learning Future This report provides an overview of how well Canadians are equipped to meet the demands of our collective future. (July 2008) State of Learning in Canada: No Time for Complacency This report examines Canada’s state of learning in early childhood, at school, through adulthood, in the workplace and for Aboriginal Peoples, with a special feature on literacy that touches on all these areas. (January 2007)

Reports

Securing Prosperity through Canada’s Human Infrastructure: The State of Adult Learning and Workplace Training in Canada
This report focuses on how adult learning —all forms of learning undertaken by adults beyond initial education and training — can help to foster a more secure future for Canadians and Canada. (September 2009)

State of Learning in Canada: Toward a Learning Future
This report provides an overview of how well Canadians are equipped to meet the demands of our collective future. (July 2008)

State of Learning in Canada: No Time for Complacency
This report examines Canada’s state of learning in early childhood, at school, through adulthood, in the workplace and for Aboriginal Peoples, with a special feature on literacy that touches on all these areas. (January 2007)

Lessons in Learning
Lessons in Learning is published to provide Canadians with independent information about 'what works' in learning.

Other Pertinent Links
Reports: Regional Roundtables on Employer Investment in Workplace Learning, April 3, 2008 An Exploration of Work and Learning Opportunities in New Brunswick, Feb. 13, 2008 Connecting the Dots, Linking Training Investment to Business Outcomes and the Economy, April 23, 2007 (PDF, 850 KB) Moving Forward on Workplace Learning, Feb. 13, 2007 (PDF, 120 KB) Releases: A Portrait of Work-related Learning in Quebec, March 4, 2008 New CCL report: Canada must “unlock potential” in adult learning, June 19, 2007 State of Learning in Canada report suggests broad and serious literacy-related problems, Jan. 26, 2007 First national report on post-secondary education paints worrisome picture for Canada’s future, Dec. 7, 2006 Too Many Left Behind: Canada's Adult Education and Training System, June 2006 Executive Summary: Reaching for the Tipping Point in Literacy, An Invitational Pan-Canadian Roundtable, 4-5 February 2008 (PDF 251 KB) Commentary on PSE: Working Together for Success, by CCL president and CEO Paul Cappon, Oct. 18 2007 Discussion paper: Employer investment in workplace learning in Canada, Sept. 14, 2006 (PDF, 342 KB)

Other Pertinent Links

Reports:
- Regional Roundtables on Employer Investment in Workplace Learning, April 3, 2008
- An Exploration of Work and Learning Opportunities in New Brunswick, Feb. 13, 2008
- Connecting the Dots, Linking Training Investment to Business Outcomes and the Economy, April 23, 2007 (PDF, 850 KB)
- Moving Forward on Workplace Learning, Feb. 13, 2007 (PDF, 120 KB)
Releases:
- A Portrait of Work-related Learning in Quebec, March 4, 2008
- New CCL report: Canada must “unlock potential” in adult learning, June 19, 2007
- State of Learning in Canada report suggests broad and serious literacy-related problems, Jan. 26, 2007
- First national report on post-secondary education paints worrisome picture for Canada’s future, Dec. 7, 2006
- Too Many Left Behind: Canada's Adult Education and Training System, June 2006
Executive Summary: Reaching for the Tipping Point in Literacy, An Invitational Pan-Canadian Roundtable, 4-5 February 2008 (PDF 251 KB)
Commentary on PSE: Working Together for Success, by CCL president and CEO Paul Cappon, Oct. 18 2007
Discussion paper: Employer investment in workplace learning in Canada, Sept. 14, 2006 (PDF, 342 KB)

Practically Speaking series
Practically Speaking is a series of feature-length articles highlighting promising practices related to CCL’s five themes. Read the latest article.
Cavendish Farms: Employees crunch more than potatoes at award-winning learning centre When most people think of Cavendish Farms, one thing comes to mind—french fries. It’s a testament to the company’s 30 years in business that their name is so firmly associated with their product. But the P.E.I.-based spud giant has earned a reputation as a leader in another realm as well: workplace learning. It’s all thanks to their award-winning Learning Centre.

Practically Speaking series

Practically Speaking is a series of feature-length articles highlighting promising practices related to CCL’s five themes. Read the latest article.

Cavendish Farms: Employees crunch more than potatoes at award-winning learning centre
When most people think of Cavendish Farms, one thing comes to mind—french fries. It’s a testament to the company’s 30 years in business that their name is so firmly associated with their product. But the P.E.I.-based spud giant has earned a reputation as a leader in another realm as well: workplace learning. It’s all thanks to their award-winning Learning Centre.

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