The initial data and impacts of the Skilling UP project can be found in this report published by the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC). Link to report
Newcomers and the Workplace: Video series
These videos were created to support newcomers seeking work in Canada. They were developed to respond to language, essential skills and intercultural gaps for employment seekers. These videos support the Workforce Participation workbooks. Newcomers and the Workplace: The First Day at a New Job Newcomers …
Welcome to the AWES Blog
You may have noticed some changes to our website recently which include this added blog. We’re looking forward to using the blog to share some of the exciting things we are up to as well as sharing some of the news and information that move …
Language and Skills for Careers in Food Processing
Exciting training opportunity This training will be held in Lethbridge and Calgary. Three different workshop dates available in the fall of 2018. Click here for more information.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR Career and employment counsellors serving immigrant clients
The following workshop is available: Red Deer September 6th and 7th, 2018
2018 National Apprenticeship Conference
2018 National Apprenticeship Conference Join us at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in Montréal, QC from June 10–12 for the 2018 National Apprenticeship Conference. The 2018 conference will highlight initiatives, programs and strategies that contribute to Canada’s world-class apprenticeship system. Innovative on-the-ground approaches that reflect how …
AWES Workplace Essential Skills Assessment Tool
The AWES Workplace Essential Skills Assessment Tool is an online assessment that can be used in the workplace, and in the classroom to assess skills, develop targeted training, and measure progress. AWES believes in the importance of ongoing assessment so invested in this tool as …
Workplace Resources for English Language Learners: An Annotated Guide
2017 The annotated guide is a collection of selected materials that address language, essential skills, and intercultural competence related to the workplace including information and instructions about how and when to use the resource. It provides a look at the most relevant resources to support …
Workforce Participation Workbooks 1 and 2
2017 These resources are written at different language levels and are built to develop language competence, intercultural communication skills, and workplace essential skills by incorporating authentic workplace documents and tasks. AWES offers training on the use of the materials and an accompanying facilitator guide. Contact …
Bridge to Project Management
2016 This course helps ESL employees gain project management skills through a focus on language, intercultural and Workplace Essentials Skills. The course consists of four online learning modules and four full-day workshops. Participants will explore project management concepts that can be applied to any job …
Intercultural Intelligence – Working with Cultural Diversity in the Community Disability Services Sector
2015 The purpose of the materials is to develop organizational capacity in the disability services sector, through training and Workplace Essential Skills (WES) development, to increase the engagement and effectiveness of a diverse workforce. Target Audience: Employees within the Disability Service Sector Train the Trainer …
English for Workplace Safety
2015 The English for Workplace Safety materials were designed to increase the understanding of Canadian standards. There are four-modules to support English language learners in building a strong foundation in workplace safety and to bridge them into conventional safety training for their current and future …
Bridge to Leadership
2015 Bridge to Leadership is a four module course that was developed using a blended learning model. The four modules are a combination of content knowledge opportunity, language development and intercultural competence building. Target audience: Immigrant workers who are moving into supervisory positions. Bridge …
Giving Safety Talks: A guide for the construction sector
2014 This set of resources helps supervisors and trainers learn to give effective safety talks. The resources can be used in a workshop setting or for self-study. The Safety Posters have a large visual on the front to explain the safety point and teaching tips …
The Skilling Up project is announced
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, announced the project in his keynote speech at the Social Enterprise World Forum in October 2013.
Workplace Integration Series
2013 The resources explain common challenges newcomers experience as they integrate into Canadian workplaces. They provide practical advice, learning exercises and activities to support and accelerate workplace integration. Target audience: Newcomer professionals and their managers and mentors. A Guide for Managers and Mentors | Desk …
Construction Safety Training System Study Guide
2013 This resource provides strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS-09 course. It is designed for non-native speakers of English, as well as those with literacy and essential skills challenges in reading and computer use. Target Audience: ESL or low literacy learners required to take …
WorkUp!
2012 WorkUp! was a project that was designed to increase capacity for Workplace Essential Skills in Alberta by training facilitators. Included here are a series of materials developed to educate and inform. They include a report on the project, fact sheets, a practitioner guide and …
Best Practices for the EWP Trainer: English in the Workplace
2012 This resource lists 72 best practices specific to trainers and an additional 17 best practices for centers providing workplace language, intercultural and related integration training. The best practices were collected from EWP specialists in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax. The …
Working in the Canadian Workplace Series
2012 This handbook and the accompanying workbook will give immigrants a better understanding of an employer’s expectations for them. It also gives practical ways to achieve those expectations. This learning will support language, intercultural and other integration-related needs. Target audience: Recent immigrants to Canada who …
Working with Newcomers: Tips for culturally diverse Canadian organizations
2012 This set of resources gives Canadian-born employees practical tips on how to work more effectively with recent newcomers to Canada. They can be used in a workshop setting or for self-directed study. Target Audience: Canadian employees working with immigrant workers. Facilitator Guide | Participant …
Integrating Workplace Essential Skills into Curricula: A process model
2005 This resource outlines the six steps to introduce workplace essential skills into existing curriculum. It includes identifying possible stakeholders, understanding the occupational goals of the learners, utilizing the resources available to identify common tasks, incorporating the tasks into the curriculum, gathering authentic document and …
Sectoral Needs Assessment: A Process for Essential Skills Analysis
2000 This guide provides a framework for performing a sectoral needs analysis. It overviews a systematic process of identifying needs in an industry, based on information drawn from a representative sample and an examination for other contributing variables. Target Audience: EWP practitioners working with industry …