30 Apr Top 3 money struggles hurting your mental health
Did you know that struggling with your finances can negatively impact your work performance, relationships and mental health? ...
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23 Apr Seniors learn to identify fake news in digital literacy workshop
A YMCA in Kitchener recently launched a pilot program designed to build digital literacy amongst older adults as a way to help them better understand fake news amidst the COVID-19 pandemic....
19 Apr Tech Talk Tuesdays: Spotlight on Social Media
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Throughout the month of May, we’ll be hosting three webinars on social media for those that are interested in taking their know-how to the next level....
14 Apr 3 strategies to engage shy adult learners
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Children aren’t the only ones who sometimes lack the confidence to engage in class. Many adult students are also hesitant to participate in front of peers....
06 Apr Family learning activities for Spring break
During this Spring break, take the time as a family to continue learning outside of the classroom to ensure kids don’t miss out on even more schooling....
29 Mar 4 literacy assessment tools for adult learners
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Assessments can show when a learner is ready to progress to the next level of learning and identify areas that may need extra attention or focus. Here are four assessment tools to consider....
23 Mar 3 small steps to start your advocacy efforts (and 3 big ones too)
As a non-profit organization, it’s your goal to raise awareness about the important work you do and bring about change to the community that you serve. One of the ways to do this is through advocacy. Advocacy is simply gaining public support for a particular cause or policy, such as literacy. However, when you consider what’s needed to educate the public, government or potential funders about your mission, it can be overwhelming to undertake advocacy efforts. Non-profits tend to have limited resources, and you may find yourself wearing a lot of hats, from practitioner to marketer to advocate. While advocacy work isn’t...
18 Mar Employment agency uses essential skills & employability training to help learners prepare for work
The Ability Employment Corporation provides career counselling and job placement services to persons with intellectual disabilities as well as those facing barriers to employment....
05 Mar 3 tips to improve your digital literacy skills
Enjoying everything the world has to offer involves going using technology. But if you don’t feel confident in doing so, it can be hard to participate....
01 Mar How to create a strong password to stay safe online
March is Fraud Prevention Month, an annual awareness initiative started by the Competition Bureau to help Canadians recognize, reject and report fraud....