Today is Skills for Success Day, an annual initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 2010, that shines a spotlight on the key skills needed for learning, work, and life....
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 HSBC Family Literacy First Fund....
Having strong digital literacy skills is one of the best ways to stay knowledgeable of the latest technological advances in the world of work....
Building a culture of learning takes time, patience and a significant financial investment. But over the long term, it’s well worth the effort and cost when you consider employee retention...
Working collaboratively to improve society is one of the most significant ways to be a good citizen, and having strong civic literacy skills helps make that happen....
Our home is our first place of learning, and our parents are our first teachers. Safety, kindness, patience and many other important skills are taught intuitively by parents across cultures and...
ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) is pleased to announce the top and honourable mention winners of the 2023 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award (LIA). The annual award presented by ABC, recognizes...
Kids aren’t the only ones heading back to class in a few weeks; many adults are as well! Here are some tips for preparing your classroom for new adult learners this fall....
By 2030, experts predict that there will be an estimated shortage of 85 million workers worldwide. Shortages are widespread across industries, but even more so in hospitality, construction and...
The summer break can often cause a decline in children’s knowledge from the prior school year – also known as the summer slide....
Corrina Petersen is one of many literacy practitioners across the country using ABC Life Literacy Canada’s UP Skills for Work program....
The Southern Labrador Development Association recently hosted an ABC Health Matters workshop through the Activate Learning program....
With limited budgets, minimal resources and small staff teams, it’s no surprise that employee burnout is a common issue in the non-profit sector....
Evidence shows that those who embark on lifelong learning are more likely to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives. Here are some of the most significant benefits of practicing lifelong learning....
The Gathering Place and The Murphy Centre were recently introduced to Learning at the Museum, a program that aims to increase learner confidence in cultural activities by making cultural spaces...
Poverty is strongly linked to limited academic opportunities and a reduced ability to develop skills for lifelong learning. This, in turn, creates barriers to employment and...
Easter Seals NL recently turned to ABC Life Literacy Canada for support with curriculum for its two programs after discovering its free programs offering resources and workshop...
Until recently, many traditional classroom resources and curriculum failed to include contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning communities....
Incorporating Indigenous Ways of Knowing into your teaching can help create a more inclusive classroom environment. ...
Recently, the Hay River Library signed up to run a series of Money Matters financial literacy workshops for its residents....
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to unveil the newest workbook from its HSBC Family Literacy First program, supported by HSBC Bank Canada....
Building an inclusive classroom should always be a top priority as a literacy practitioner. However sometimes this can be challenging, especially if students have Emotional and Behavioural Disorders....
According to Statistics Canada, in 2020 approximately six per cent of Canadians did not have access to the Internet at home. ...
Unfortunately, not everyone has access to expensive courses, devices, or even the Internet to develop their digital literacy skills....
Voices of Muslim Women is a Muslim women-led organization that empowers all women and girls to become connected and informed leaders through educational and professional development opportunities....
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the launch of our 2023-2025 strategic plan. ...
We're once again hosting four Innovation Learning Labs. In each webinar we will discuss one topic that is important and relevant to the literacy field in 2023....
Canada is one of the most multicultural places on the planet. In the 2021 census, there were more than 450 ethnic or cultural origins reported. ...
ABC Life Literacy Canada’s 2023 award season officially opens on April 3! This year's awards include the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award and the HSBC Family Literacy First Fund....
In honour of Fraud Prevention Month, ABC Life Literacy Canada released a number of new resources from its ABC Internet Matters program, supported by the Canadian Bankers Association....
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....
Newfoundland Corrections’ Adult Custody Section has 5 correctional facilities and 2 detention centres, which provide services and programs for sentenced, remanded and detained offenders....
Setting Black learners up for success starts with developing a positive sense of community. We dive into more detail about how to best support this group of learners in your literacy program....
This new series consists of 10 workbooks with adapted content from the original series that has been written and designed specifically for adult learners at a grade 2-4 reading level....
Using clear language and design allows you to share information in a simple, straightforward way. It’s helpful for people working to improve their literacy skills. ...
On January 27, 2023, families, libraries and literacy groups across the country will once again celebrate Family Literacy Day....
Did you know that there are many benefits to learning about your heritage and family history? Here are a few of the advantages....
Family history can often be fascinating, and it’s a great topic that both parents and children can explore together....
In case you missed any of ABC Life Literacy Canada’s news posts written for the literacy community this year, we’ve recapped the top 10 most popular....
The new year is around the corner, and with a new year comes a new opportunity to start fresh and live the life that allows you to be your best self. ...
Family literacy – a type of intergenerational learning that occurs within the family – helps build language skills and sets the foundation of literacy....
Last month, ABC Life Literacy Canada partnered with Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) to deliver a Money Matters workshop in celebration of Financial Literacy Month....
Family Literacy Day will once again take place on January 27, and planning is well underway. This year’s theme is Celebrate your heritage. ...
Debt and credit are ordinary parts of how we manage our money. Sometimes debt and credit help us, and sometimes they can cause trouble....
The holiday season is an exciting time of year, but that excitement can be dampened by worry if you’re facing a financial shortfall....
To help families improve their financial literacy skills throughout the year, ABC Life Literacy Canada offers five financial literacy activities for the family to do together....
To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, adult learners from the Money Matters financial literacy program share their top money management tips....
We take a look at the programs of the 2022 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award honourable mention winners....
ABC Life Literacy Canada has recently released three workbooks from the Money Matters financial literacy program in a format that's optimized to work with screen readers....
November marks Financial Literacy Month (FLM), and this year’s theme focuses on helping Canadians manage their debt....