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OLES Webinar Series

As part of its commitment to knowledge sharing, supporting networks and building capacity in "what works" in the field of literacy and essential skills (LES), the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) welcomes your participation in a free webinar series that combines web-based PowerPoint presentations with the interactivity and accessibility of an audio teleconference.

Upcoming Webinars

Please stay tuned for our next webinar on immigrant LES best practices, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2012, from 12:00 to 13:30 (Eastern Time). Please note this is a bilingual session and simultaneous translation will be available.

Send us an email to register.

Previous Webinars

Literacy and Essential Skills: An Aboriginal Context

On November 3, 2011, we shared good practices and lessons learned, as well as HRSDC tools and resources, that may benefit those working in Aboriginal LES (http://esaf.accessfutures.com/), designing and delivering employment programs and services to help Aboriginal people prepare for, find and maintain jobs.

Making Required Skills Investments Go Further

On December 14, 2011, we discussed the importance and benefits of workplace LES in today's knowledge-based economy. Highlights included a presentation on the business case for investing in LES, a summary of OLES' partnership with the Canada Business Network and an overview of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters' Essential Skills through Safety and Health project.

Literacy and Essential Skills Tools: Make them Work for You

On February 6, 2012, we showcased the various tools and supports made available through OLES to help address literacy and essential skills challenges in the workplace. Participants gained a better understanding of the tools and their purpose; how to select and use the tools in three easy steps; where and how to access the tools online; and, how the tools can be customized to meet individual/organization's needs.

For information on our previous webinars, please contact us.

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Date Modified:
2012-03-02