National Adult Literacy Database

In partnership with Literacy Nova Scotia, John MacLaughlin, manager of program, business and partnership development at the Ontario Literacy Coalition (OLC) and one of the authors of the report, will:
* Talk about the emerging research on complex communication and problem solving in technology-rich environments (TRE)
* Discuss how all levels of work are dramatically changing – including jobs that have been previously classified as lower skilled
* Talk about the potential of integrated training, career ladders and a new generation of Literacy and Essential Skills delivery models, drawing on research and promising program initiatives in other jurisdictions

There will be time for questions at the end of the webinar.

When: February 8, 2012, at 12 noon AST.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/609553190

Background information:
Menial No More: A Discussion Paper on Advancing our Workforce through Digital Skills, a recent discussion paper produced by the Ontario Literacy Coalition (OLC), suggests that as a result of emerging technology, consumer expectations, and increased global competition, jobs perceived as ‘low-skilled’ or ‘entry level’ need new kinds of skills – and that the economy may depend on our ability to train current and future workers in these types of positions.

You can download the Discussion Paper: Menial No More with this URL: http://library.nald.ca/item/9734.

You are welcome to comment on this document in the NALD Library.