Resources

The Podcast Learn-Launch – Episode 1: Your Gateway to Workplace Productivity This first podcast focuses on ways employers can train and develop their existing workforce by using local adult learning centres and working with the LBS networks. Source: Literacy Northwest, March 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnNeXL9nD14

Apprenticeship / Skilled Trades Resources Guide This document features 50 of the most popular resources available: websites, guides, learning programs, skill inventories, videos and general information to assist those interested in pursuing a career in Apprenticeship or Skilled Trades. Source: Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO), March 2022. https://www.communityliteracyofontario.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/Apprenticeship-Skilled-Trades-ResourcesGuide-March-2021-Final.pdf

Apprenticeship and the Skilled Trades: Through the Lens of the Literacy and Basic Skills This report documents the issues faced by the LBS service providers, colleges and school boards in supporting the pathways of learners who are pursuing, or may pursue, a career in the Skilled Trades. Source: Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO), March 2022. https://www.communityliteracyofontario.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/CLOs-Apprenticeship-and-the-SkilledTrades-Report-March-2022.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2k8XvMMtOiFrhlTKW9VnfvGFyoOtQGx8q5PatbH5XFlcCKFjYOwx6xrYc

Apprenticeships in Canada: Your cross-country informational guide This website lists Apprenticeship Resources by province and territory compiled for the CareerWise website. Source: CERIC, February 2022. https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2021/11/18/apprenticeships-in-canada-guide/#.YkxFmijMKUl

Building Bridges for the Future Workforce This document describes some of the complex issues that the LBS programs face in connecting learners facing multiple barriers with local employers. It then looks at practical strategies and best practices being implemented by the LBS programs across Ontario. Source: Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO), March 2021. https://www.communityliteracyofontario.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/CLOs-Building-Bridges-Report-March-2021.pdf Displaced Workers & Literacy and Basic Skills Programs: Strategies and Resources Based on a survey of 53 LBS programs in Ontario, this report provides an overview of the situation of laid-off workers enrolled in LBS programs, and looks at successful strategies, promising practices and useful resources. Source: Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO), February 2021. https://www.communityliteracyofontario.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/Displaced-Workers-Report-Final.pdf

Finding the Way: Building a stronger path between LBS and Manufacturing This document outlines a plan to raise awareness, develop community supports, and build stronger links between the LBS programs and the manufacturing sector. Source: Literacy link south Central and several partners, August 2021. https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/1a9192fe/files/uploaded/Finding%20the%20Way.pdf

Literacy Links to Apprenticeship This document describes the challenges that a learner interested in apprenticeship might face, and the avenues that can provide support and referral opportunities. Examples are provided of how the LBS programs in Ontario can help an individual overcome these challenges. Source: Literacy Link South Central and Tri-County Literacy Network, March 2019. https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/1a9192fe/files/uploaded/Referral%20Points%20Document%20March%20 2019.pdf

COFA has translated several resources and continues to do so, you can consult the "Fonds de traduction" by clicking on the following link: https://www.coalition.ca/bibliotheque/fonds-de-traduction ■