We’re hosting four Innovation Learning Labs thanks to the support of Canada Life through the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award. In each webinar we will discuss one topic that is important and relevant to the literacy field in 2026.
Helping learners prepare for CAEC: Sharing what’s worked
Tuesday, April 21st at 1:00pm EDT
This moderated discussion will focus on the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) and bring together a diverse panel of adult learning professionals with insights on the credential’s impact on learners’ lives, and effective strategies and resources for helping learners feel prepared to take the exam. Watch recording.
Helping learners navigate Canada’s technology driven economy
Tuesday, May 12th at 1:00pm EDT
This moderated discussion will focus on the challenges learners face in navigating Canada’s technology driven economy. Job searching, entry-level work, and navigating day-to-day life now require interacting with various forms of digital technology. We anticipate further impacts as us of AI technology continues to grow. Our diverse group of panelists will discuss how they continue to adapt their programming to help learners translate digital and social-emotional skills into jumpstarting and shaping their careers. Watch recording.
Attracting and supporting reluctant learners in literacy programs
Tuesday, June 16th at 1:00pm EDT
We’ll be hosting a moderated discussion on how practitioners can address psychological barriers preventing learners from joining literacy programs. Anxiety about learning can present as avoidance, low confidence, or reluctance to enroll. Participants will learn practical and well-informed strategies to reduce stigma, build trust across diverse learner demographics, and create literacy environments that foster confidence and persistence. Watch recording.
Learnings from the 2026 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award winners
Thursday, October 8th at 1:00pm EDT
