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Learning Link: Jan. 13, 2010

Valorizing Immigrants’ Non-Canadian Work Experience

Lack of Canadian experience often means new Canadian immigrants struggle to find positions at their level of expertise and education. This report from CCL's Work and Learning Knowledge Centre explores how some employers, sector councils and immigrant settlement agencies valorize the prior foreign work experience of immigrants.

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A vital signpost at the global economic crossroads

In light of the effects of the global recession on labour-market conditions, CCL's President and CEO, Paul Cappon, encourages Canadians to revisit the role that adult learning and workplace training play in building Canada’s human infrastructure, and, by extension, in securing our economic prosperity. Dr. Cappon remarks that Canada’s future prosperity depends on the strength of its learning sector. This commentary was posted Oct. 9, 2009.

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The Government of Canada ends funding for CCL

Aboriginal Adult Literacy: Nourishing Their Learning Spirits examines the literacy gap experienced by many Aboriginal people while addressing Aboriginal holistic and healing approaches to education, literacy and life

Video: Press conference for the release of The State of Aboriginal Learning in Canada: A Holistic Approach to Measuring Success, Dec. 9, 2009 (Language: English, Runs 9:37)

 

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