Registration is now available online for the 2010 Literacy and Learning Symposium in Edmonton, from October 27th to 30th. Follow this link to register http://www.regonline.ca/literacyandlearningsymposium2010

On International Literacy Day each year, UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally. For more information, vist the UNESCO website here.

This weeklong celebration includes a number of activities and events designed to promote the importance of workplace learning and performance to key stakeholders and the public-at-large. The goals of Learn @ Work Week are to raise awareness of the impact of workplace learning, to celebrate the best practices of workplace learning and to celebrate the success of the 'learning organization'. For more information, visit the Canadian Society for Training and Development here

These awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Any Albertan whose volunteer efforts have played a significant role during their lifetime is eligible. Six awards are presented annually; two in each category of youth, adult and  senior. To download the nomination package, and for more information, visit Alberta Culture and Community Spirit here

Planning is underway for the 2010 Literacy and Learning Symposium. This year, Community Learning Network and Literacy Alberta will host the event in Edmonton. Watch for more details.

The Alberta Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Workforce Council have developed the Workforce Initiatives Inventory to provide a forum for nonprofit organizations to obtain and share information about nonprofit workforce initiatives throughout Alberta. The inventory is divided into four categories: Human Resources Management, Leadership Development, Information and Research and Shared Space and Services. The Workforce Initiatives Inventory will allow organizations to:
• Search for initiatives to help with workforce and human resources management challenges; and
• Provide a forum to share their workforce projects and initiatives with the sector.
Find more information here

Registration is now available online for the 2010 Literacy and Learning Symposium in Edmonton, from October 27th to 30th. Follow this link to register http://www.regonline.ca/literacyandlearningsymposium2010

On International Literacy Day each year, UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally. For more information, vist the UNESCO website here.

This weeklong celebration includes a number of activities and events designed to promote the importance of workplace learning and performance to key stakeholders and the public-at-large. The goals of Learn @ Work Week are to raise awareness of the impact of workplace learning, to celebrate the best practices of workplace learning and to celebrate the success of the 'learning organization'. For more information, visit the Canadian Society for Training and Development here

These awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Any Albertan whose volunteer efforts have played a significant role during their lifetime is eligible. Six awards are presented annually; two in each category of youth, adult and  senior. To download the nomination package, and for more information, visit Alberta Culture and Community Spirit here

Planning is underway for the 2010 Literacy and Learning Symposium. This year, Community Learning Network and Literacy Alberta will host the event in Edmonton. Watch for more details.

The Alberta Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Workforce Council have developed the Workforce Initiatives Inventory to provide a forum for nonprofit organizations to obtain and share information about nonprofit workforce initiatives throughout Alberta. The inventory is divided into four categories: Human Resources Management, Leadership Development, Information and Research and Shared Space and Services. The Workforce Initiatives Inventory will allow organizations to:
• Search for initiatives to help with workforce and human resources management challenges; and
• Provide a forum to share their workforce projects and initiatives with the sector.
Find more information here