24 Feb What you need to know about the 2021 tax season
Tax season is around the corner, which means it’s a great time to brush up on your financial literacy skills and learn more about the Canadian taxation system....
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15 Feb 4 simple steps to implement an employee training and development program
Posted at 16:52h in All Blog Posts
Developing a successful employee training and development program can be time-consuming, costly and challenging without the right tools. However, the benefits are worth the investment....
09 Feb 3 tips for recruiting adult literacy volunteers
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As a non-profit organization with a limited staffing budget, volunteers are one of your most valuable resources – and for good reason. ...
26 Jan How to build soft skills for employees
Soft skills are the non-technical skills that help employees interact effectively with others. These can include skills such as time management, confidence and adaptability. ...
21 Jan Families, libraries and literacy groups to celebrate Family Literacy Day virtually
Despite physical distancing rules still in place across the country, many groups are getting creative in order to take part in the annual Family Literacy Day virtually on January 27th....
20 Jan Family Literacy Day Contest Entry
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19 Jan Why you should have a childlike imagination – even when you’re not a child
As children, we’re encouraged to think and play creatively – and for a good reason. Being imaginative is vital to a child’s cognitive development...
13 Jan 10 family learning activities for Family Literacy Day
After a year of limited mobility, ABC Life Literacy Canada is encouraging families to use their imagination to explore and travel the world from the comfort of their home....
11 Jan 4 tips for writing effective grant applications
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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the non-profit world, brushing up on your grant writing skills is never a bad idea. Here are four tips for writing effective funding applications....
06 Jan 5 ways to travel the world from your own backyard
Award-winning illustrator and author Barbara Reid, who is the Honorary Chair of Family Literacy Day, explains that travelling can be done anywhere. Here are Barbara’s top 5 activities...
04 Jan University uses literacy resources to help international students adapt to life in Canada
At Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, about 17 per cent of its students are from abroad. For Deneice Falconer, it’s her job to support international students...
11 Dec 5 family literacy activities for the holiday season
Help prevent learning loss and ensure kids return sharper than ever by encouraging family literacy activities over the school break....
03 Dec ABC Skills Hub
The ABC Skills Hub is an online learning portal that offers at-home delivery of ABC Life Literacy Canada’s many adult literacy programs....
02 Dec Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award Honourable Mention Winners
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A look at the great work being done by the four honourable mention winners of the 2020 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award....
30 Nov How self-directed learning can benefit adult learners
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Here’s what practitioners should know about self-directed learning so that they can start incorporating it into their literacy programs....
25 Nov Adapting literacy programs for the blind community
BALANCE for Blind Adults provides customized training and support for persons who are blind or living with sight loss and recently ran two of our literacy programs....
16 Nov How to evaluate your adult literacy program in 4 easy steps
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In an industry that’s strapped for resources – both financial and human capital – it can be challenging to make program evaluation a priority....
12 Nov The three different ways that adults learn
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To help you with your adult learner teaching strategies, we’ve outlined the three different ways that adults learn and teaching tips for each....
10 Nov Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award top winner: REP Here in Canada
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Earlier this year, REP Here in Canada was awarded top honours for this year’s Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award for their program, Here Magazine....
02 Nov New program aims to strengthen the digital literacy skills of Canadians
ABC Internet Matters provides introductory digital literacy education for Canadian seniors who are not using the internet and adult learners who have a gap on the digital curve....
22 Oct 10 financial literacy tips to mark 10 years of Financial Literacy Month
In honour of the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month, here are 10 financial literacy tips shared by adult learners that have participated in the Money Matters program....
16 Oct Internet Matters
ABC Internet Matters empowers Canadians who aren't comfortable using the internet with the knowledge they need to get started....
15 Oct New stress management course available for adult learners through ABC Skills Hub
Posted at 08:00h in Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Announcing the launch of an online learning portal that offers asynchronous, at-home delivery of its adult literacy programs: the ABC Skills Hub. ...
13 Oct How to plan a successful literacy program for adult learners
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To keep learners engaged, your literacy program needs to be set up in a way that helps learners acquire, retain and transfer new knowledge....
06 Oct 4 tips for teaching literacy to adults
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Adults learn differently than children, which can make teaching quite difficult. To help keep your adult learners motivated, here are four helpful tips....
02 Oct Women’s centre helps vulnerable seniors become tech-savvy
The North York Women’s Centre offers services such as employment readiness & violence prevention, but recently, they were keen to explore digital literacy....
24 Sep ABC Life Literacy Canada with Skills/Compétences Canada celebrate 10 years of Essential Skills Day
Today marks the 10th year of Essential Skills Day, an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of essential skills training in strengthening Canada's workforce....
09 Sep Youth learn financial literacy outside the classroom
The Student Leadership & Youth Empowerment Network is a Toronto-based non-profit that connects youth to different resources in their community. ...
08 Sep Celebrating 30 years of literacy!
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September 8, 2020 is our 30th birthday! Since our inception in 1990, we've worked tirelessly to support the literacy and learning community in Canada....
31 Aug Where to find literacy worksheets for adults
Posted at 11:47h in All Blog Posts, Health Matters, Money Matters, Skills for Success Day, UP Skills for Work, Youth Teaching Adults
In order to keep adult learners engaged throughout their learning, they need to be offered a variety of innovative programming and course material, including worksheets. ...
25 Aug REP Here in Canada wins top spot in the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the top and honourable mention winners of the 2020 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award....
24 Aug How to improve your essential skills
September is a time when not only children head back to school, but adults also look to begin healthier routines, start a home renovation or sign up for a new course. ...
20 Aug New digital literacy resources aim to help older adults cope with physical distancing
Four new "lesson plans" written in clear language and formatted as step-by-step guides for at-home learning show adults how to use Skype, Zoom, Google Duo and FaceTime....
04 Aug Community organization trials literacy programming with staff
Stella’s Circle in St John’s, NL is used to providing a wide variety of programming for its clients, including housing, clinical and employment services to people who have barriers to participation....
22 Jul 5 great teaching strategies for adults
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Developing reading and writing skills can be difficult for anyone, particularly adults. Keeping learners motivated can be one of the most difficult aspects of running an adult literacy program....
21 Jul Literacy Field Survey Results
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Thank you to everyone that filled out our annual literacy field survey, issued earlier this year. We are pleased to share with you some interesting findings from the field. All findings from these surveys are used to help inform and direct our programming strategy and to develop helpful tools and resources to support the field. The top areas of literacy that practitioners outlined they want curriculum materials are: financial literacy essential skills employability skills digital literacy skills workplace soft skills Literacy practitioners indicated the best way that ABC Life Literacy could help support their work is by: providing free downloadable and printed...
13 Jul Library adapts financial literacy program online
As we all adapt to the new normal amid COVID-19, literacy groups and other organizations across the country have begun offering remote programming. ...
06 Jul Literacy groups learn to adapt to online program delivery
Posted at 11:36h in All Blog Posts, Digital Literacy Blog Posts, Family Literacy Blog Posts, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
The past few months have thrown our lives upside down. Due to COVID-19, businesses and organizations have been forced to move online in order to keep afloat....
23 Jun How to create an inclusive learning environment
Posted at 08:26h in Cultural Literacy Blog Posts
As educators, there is an enormous opportunity to address racism in our classrooms and ensure that all of our learners feel that they are in a safe and inclusive learning environment....
18 Jun New workbook helps families learn about money together
Posted at 08:00h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
We've just released a new workbook from our HSBC Family Literacy First program that focus on family financial literacy. The workbook is available in English, French and Simplified Chinese....
09 Jun How to keep adult literacy learners engaged and motivated
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Family responsibilities, jobs and household duties can limit the amount of time adults have to devote to education and hinder their ability to achieve their learning goals. ...
04 Jun Non-profit uses online training to reach rural learners
Posted at 10:15h in Activate Learning, Digital Literacy Blog Posts, UP Skills for Work, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Most literacy organizations and not-for-profits can agree that when it comes to resources, they are extremely limited – whether it be time, staff and volunteers, or money....
14 May Study shows parents vital to helping improve children’s financial literacy skills
Posted at 14:19h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
The survey found that teens who talked about finances with their parents, even just once a week, scored 33 points higher in financial literacy than those who did not....
13 May The importance of health literacy during a pandemic
With so much information being shared on the internet and on social media, separating fact from fiction can be difficult. ...
20 Apr Digital literacy helps us stay socially connected while physically distancing
About 84 per cent of jobs in Canada currently require computer and technical skills, and that number is only expected to increase in the coming years. ...
17 Apr How financial literacy can help us through difficult times
With many people unemployed or working reduced hours due to COVID-19, being financially literate is more important than ever. Now is the perfect opportunity to increase your financial literacy skills....
14 Apr How to support adult learners in a remote setting
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Through remote learning, literacy practitioners can ensure their learners can continue developing their literacy skills. Here’s what you should keep in mind when building a distance learning program....
03 Apr New financial literacy workbooks available for people with diverse abilities
Three new workbooks have been added to this financial literacy program designed for adults with various intellectual, verbal, physical and nonphysical capabilities....
17 Mar Grimsby Public Library teaches adults to use new technology
When Ryan Waldron of the Grimsby Public Library received an email about a free digital literacy program, he thought it sounded like the perfect way to improve their existing digital literacy program....
11 Mar Adult literacy funding opportunities for non-profit organizations
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Navigating the world of fundraising can be a challenge, so we’ve pulled together a list of adult literacy grants and funding opportunities for literacy organizations in Canada....