North Bay Jail was pressed to find programming that they could run internally on their own throughout the pandemic. With a quick Google search, they came across UP Skills for Work. ...
To spread awareness, attract funders and learners, and engage volunteers, you need effective marketing....
June 15th marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to acknowledge the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. ...
Connectivity has never been more important than in this last year, when the pandemic separated people from their friends and families for an extended period of time. ...
For over 30 years, Prince Albert Literacy Network has run free literacy programming for its small community of 40,000 in Saskatchewan, of which nearly 50 per cent are Indigenous....
Whether you’re trying to market your program, advocate for more government funding, or develop partnerships with sponsors, communicating the importance of adult literacy is key....
Students lose one month’s worth of school-year learning due to summer vacation. The best way to combat the summer slide is to ensure children spend time each day practising their literacy skills....
With many families doing homeschooling and spending more time at home, the time to address the family’s financial literacy together has never come at a better time....
Despite already having a fantastic close-knit staff, the Hungry Heart Cafe decided to implement workplace training workshops through the UP Skills for Work program, offered through Activate Learning. ...
Although a constant worry for many of us, financial stress may be worse than ever during the pandemic. Learn how to manage financial stress....