Topics will include a report on the WLN sponsored research project on Temporary Foreign Workers.

Presenters:
Fanny Levy, government of Manitoba (Immigration Division)
Theresa Woo-Paw, government of Alberta (Employment and Immigration)
Ms Larissa Kominko, Manitoba health authority
Ms Karen Boros, Alberta health authority

October 19, 2010, 10-4 pm

Jennifer Douglas Hillier from the Write Start Literacy Program in Fox Creek and I – Marilyn Visser from the Taber & District Community Adult Learning Association would like to invite your community to enter the Provincial Challenge to see which literacy area will log the most time reading on September 8.

Here’s how it works, advertise ILD in your community and ask everyone to read and record their minutes of reading for that day and send it to you. Emphasize that reading anything counts. Get businesses and schools involved by making a contest for them.

Literacy Alberta will announce the provincial winner on September 21.

Again this year, the Canadian Society for Training and Development is organizing Learn@Work Week in September.

What:
• It is a week-long celebration of learning in the workplace
• Businesses, governments and not-for-profit organizations share their learning initiatives with their employees and the public.
• Senior business leaders outside of training and development who actively advocate and support learning and development in the workplace are recognized as Learning Leaders.


Why:
• To raise awareness of the impact of workplace learning on business outcomes
• To celebrate the best practices of workplace learning
• To celebrate the success of the ‘learning organization’


For more information, visit: www.cstd.ca.

Each year, Literature for Life, a registered charitable organization, hosts its annual book sale. This year, over 1,000 books of all titles and genres will be sold at only $1 each with proceeds contributing to Literature for Life programming that benefits young mothers aged 14-29 and their children.

Based on the belief of mother as child’s first teacher, Literature for Life’s programs assist lone parent young mothers to increase literacy and social skills plus develop the capacity necessary to be employed, self-sufficient and to be effective parents.

This year’s sale will be held in the young, vibrant, family-concentrated area of midtown Toronto on Sunday, August 15, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 28 Glengrove Ave W. rain or shine.

“Most businesses underestimate the importance of literacy. Higher literacy skills lead to increased output, higher productivity, greater ability for on-the-job training, reduced workplace accidents and better employee retention--ultimately, leading to higher profitability.” -- Craig Alexander, Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group and Board Member of ABC Life Literacy Canada.

Co-presented by ABC Life Literacy Canada and the Canadian Society for Training and Development in celebration of Essential Skills Day during Learn at Work Week, Mr. Craig Alexander addresses the state of literacy in Canada and the economic costs being incurred by low literacy levels. Mr. Alexander will profile both the government’s role in overcoming the country’s literacy challenges, and the role that businesses can play in improving literacy.

6:00-6:30pm - Registration & Networking
6:30-7:30pm - Presentation
7:30-8:00pm - Q&A

The National Job Fair of Montreal is a recruitment event that brings together a wide range of organizations from various fields who are seeking talented, motivated and educated people. In the fall, the fair is presented jointly with The National Education Fair and The Study & Stay Abroad Fair.

The National Job Fair brings together employers, resources and services organizations specialized in the labour market. They promote the career development of individuals, as well as training and continuing education facilities. The fair is specifically dedicated to job seekers, adults on the labour market ready for a career change or wishing to increase their competencies, and college and university students.

Free admission

Imagine Canada is organizing this conference for board members, executive directors, HR and Finance staff.

They have put together a strong mix of topics in three critical risk areas:
* Governance
* Finance
* Human Resources

Please note that simultaneous interpretation in French will be available for all workshops.

To view their workshop options go to: http://www.riskconferenceimaginecanada.com/page.asp?pageid=10076.

To register on line, go to: http://www.riskconferenceimaginecanada.com/page.asp?pageid=10078

Connect 2010: Change of Focus will be held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre on October 26 and 27, 2010. A conference is about building connections – connections among peers, connections to resources, and connections that inspire new ideas.

Planner: Human Resource Management Association of Manitoba

Connect 2010 will be HRMAM’s premiere professional development event for Manitoba’s HR community. Inspiring a new wave of collaboration and learning among Human Resource professionals, the two-day conference will provide you with powerful knowledge-sharing opportunities that will enhance your growth as an HR professional.

To register online go to: https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx?e=9e9d53e3-5f9c-4492-82eb-188e2789ebd1

RSVP: October 15

The 2010 Atlantic Human Resources Conference, “Stepping Up, Standing Out, From Best Practice To Next Practice” will be held October 20 – 22, 2010 at the Delta Fredericton in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

This year’s conference theme will highlight educational opportunities in the following streams:

• New World of Work
• Change - Innovation
• Effectiveness
• Engagement

To learn about theeducation sessions, go to: http://www.atlantichrconference.com/edu.php

The 2010 World Congress will bring together close to 3,500 professionals to enjoy a highly diversified program, including some 100 sessions in English, French and Spanish. Also planned are numerous social activities and a major trade show featuring the latest products and services in the HR field.

The 2010 World HR Congress program brings you:

- renowned experts from around the world (Canada, USA, Mexico, France, Switzerland, Singapore, UK, Australia, Dubai, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, etc.);
- the profession’s most highly thought of leaders;
- more than 20 business cases showcasing HR best practices; and
- close to 100 sessions in English, French and Spanish, organized around 11 tracks.

The 2010 World HR Congress invites you to push back your limits and participate in an extraordinary experience. Discover the program at http://www.hr2010.com/program/ConcurrentSessions.pdf