English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are vital for helping newcomers navigate life in Canada and are a critical aspect of successful workplace integration. Within Alberta, there are various programs that support thousands of learners by helping them develop…
14 June 2022 Read MoreTraining for the trucking and hauling industry can be very complex and involves learning a lot of technical and industry-specific concepts. It can be difficult for workers, specifically newcomers, to grasp this training if they don’t have the underlying language…
2 June 2022 Read MoreWritten by: Sareena Hopkins, Executive Director, Canadian Career Development Foundation Career development is the lifelong process of managing learning, work, and transitions that enables Canadians to be the architects of their preferred future. Every day, career development professionals (CDPs) help…
1 December 2021 Read MoreEvery single task we complete, whether it’s at home, in the community, or at work, requires skills. There are many different types of skills: technical skills, social skills, and essential skills. Essential skills, now called Skills for Success, are used…
27 August 2021 Read MoreLast month, as part of the Partnerships for Workplace Inclusion project, a multi-stakeholder group comprised of employers, industry and union representatives, career development practitioners, language instructors, and settlement service providers participated in focus groups to discuss the different roles they…
5 July 2021 Read MoreOver the last few weeks, our team was interviewed regarding what aspects of the Partnerships for Workplace Integration project they feel most passionate about. Keep reading for an inside perspective on how they are contributing to a smoother pathway for…
7 May 2021 Read MoreParticipants in the Newcomers to the Trades project are well into their classroom and hands-on training at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) where they are learning three trades and preparing for their Alberta Apprenticeship Industry (AIT) entrance exam.…
26 February 2021 Read MoreAs we approach the end of the year, we want to recognize the hard work that participants in the Newcomers to the Trades project have put into overcoming the challenges that the pandemic has presented since they began their journey…
16 December 2020 Read MoreAs we near the end of 2020, we are one step closer to rolling out our training component for the Guided Pathways project. Starting in winter 2021, we will provide training to 900 career development practitioners (CDPs) across the country…
3 November 2020 Read MoreWe are happy to announce that we will be (virtually) returning to CERIC's annual career development conference, Cannexus, in 2021! To fit next year's theme, Career Development for Public Good, AWES will present on Guided Pathways: Integrating Essential Skills into…
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