Originality and Innovation Literacy New Brunswick Inc., in partnership with Brunswick Smelter has eliminated cost factors for employees. All materials, including paper, pens, binders, and books are paid for. The company pays for all testing fees and workers are given a paid day off to write the exam if a testing date falls on a scheduled workday. The classes are not held in formal environment such as schools, which might represent a threatening or inhibiting environment to the employees. There is no regular classroom set-up.
Students work at their our pace, on their own time.
Students take breaks whenever they want to, and the union provides coffee, tea and soup for their enjoyment. Each class has a telephone in case of childcare issues or bad weather. Learners who prefer to work from home can call the class for help with their studies. Brunswick Smelter recognizes student achievement throughout the year in the company newsletter, as well as a yearly luncheon ceremony. The program is promoted on a continuous basis and in a variety of ways, such as bulletins, postings, and safety meetings.