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Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary Manitoba
Author: Canadian Literacy and Learning Network
Date: 2012-09-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Costs,Income,Adult Literacy,Welfare Services,Reading Skills,Competence,Best Practices,Educational Quality,Skill Development,Economic Impact,Surveys,Correlation,Educational Finance,Expenditures,Outcomes of Education,Statistical Analysis

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Manitoba. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming &quot;best practice&quot; instruction, a one-time investment of $664.7 million over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Manitoba to Level 3; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for Manitoban adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $2.1 billion, or an average of $2,269/worker annually; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $73 million could be realized in Manitoba. [For &quot;Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments,&quot; see ED565189.]
Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary Quebec
Author: Canadian Literacy and Learning Network
Date: 2012-09-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Costs,Income,Adult Literacy,Welfare Services,Reading Skills,Competence,Best Practices,Educational Quality,Skill Development,Economic Impact,Surveys,Correlation,Educational Finance,Expenditures,Outcomes of Education,Statistical Analysis

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Quebec. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming &quot;best practice&quot; instruction, a one-time investment of $8.05 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Quebec to Level 3; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for Quebec adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $21.7 billion, or an average of $3,478/worker annually; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $770 million could be realized in Quebec. [For &quot;Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments,&quot; see ED565189.]
Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary British Columbia
Author: Canadian Literacy and Learning Network
Date: 2012-09-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Costs,Income,Adult Literacy,Welfare Services,Reading Skills,Competence,Best Practices,Educational Quality,Skill Development,Economic Impact,Surveys,Correlation,Educational Finance,Expenditures,Outcomes of Education,Statistical Analysis

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for British Columbia. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming &quot;best practice&quot; instruction, a one-time investment of $2.897 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in British Columbia to Level 3; (2) If that investment was made, earnings for British Columbia adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $8.967 billion, or an average of $2,607/worker annually; and (3) If that investment was made, total savings of $310 million could be realized in British Columbia. [For &quot;Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments,&quot; see ED565189.]
Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary Nova Scotia
Author: Canadian Literacy and Learning Network
Date: 2012-09-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Costs,Income,Adult Literacy,Welfare Services,Reading Skills,Competence,Best Practices,Educational Quality,Skill Development,Economic Impact,Surveys,Correlation,Educational Finance,Expenditures,Outcomes of Education,Statistical Analysis

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Novia Scotia. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming &quot;best practice&quot; instruction, a one-time investment of $987 million over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Nova Scotia to Level 3; (2) If that investment was made, earnings for Nova Scotia adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $2.79 billion, or an average of $3,686/worker annually; and (3) If that investment was made, total savings of $96 million could be realized in Nova Scotia. [For &quot;Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments,&quot; see ED565189.]
Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary Ontario
Author: Canadian Literacy and Learning Network
Date: 2012-09-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Costs,Income,Adult Literacy,Welfare Services,Reading Skills,Competence,Best Practices,Educational Quality,Skill Development,Economic Impact,Surveys,Correlation,Educational Finance,Expenditures,Outcomes of Education,Statistical Analysis

Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians' earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for Ontario. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming &quot;best practice&quot; instruction, a one-time investment of $12.7 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Ontario to Level 3; (2) If that investment was made, earnings for Ontario adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $35.65 billion, or an average of $3,495/worker annually; and (3) If that investment was made, total savings of $1.25 billion could be realized in Ontario. [For &quot;Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments,&quot; see ED565189.]
National Leaders in Innovation. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges
Author: Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Date: 2015-03-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Community Colleges,Technical Institutes,Educational Innovation,Recognition (Achievement),Educational Finance,State Aid,Financial Support,Adult Basic Education,English Language Learners,Legal Education (Professions),Paraprofessional Personnel,Remedial Instruction,Correctional Education,Transfer Programs,Nursing Education,Common Core State Standards,Elementary Secondary Education,Alignment (Education),Poverty Programs

Washington's community and technical colleges set a national example for innovative policies, practices and research for student success. Washington's community and technical college system ranks 12th in the nation for graduation rates, and 7th for certificates and degrees produced. Olympic College and Renton Technical College in March 2015 were named as part of the top 10 finalists for the prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Walla Walla Community College in 2013 was named the top community college in the nation by Aspen Institute, along with Santa Barbara City College in California. The Aspen Institute also named Columbia Basin, Skagit Valley, Walla Walla and Whatcom among the top 150 community colleges in the country in 2015. The Aspen Prize is awarded every two years. Washington's performance-based funding system, known as the &quot;Student Achievement Initiative,&quot; awards colleges points and funding when students reach key academic milestones that lead to certificates and degrees. The milestone metrics have influenced performance funding models across the country and have been incorporated into national campaigns that promote accountability. The goal is to propel students to and through the &quot;tipping point&quot;--the level of education that means the difference between struggling in a low-wage job and having a career that leads to a better life. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges' tipping point research has made national news in higher education circles. The National Governor's Association credits Washington with undertaking bold, comprehensive strategies to align postsecondary education with state economic goals, spotlighting the community and technical college system's Centers of Excellence. This document presents brief descriptions of various award winning programs in Washington State that are innovative and designed to assist students through a level of education that can promote accountability and contribute to student success.
Limited License Legal Technician. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges
Author: Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Date: 2014-03-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Community Colleges,Legal Education (Professions),Legal Aid,Paraprofessional Personnel,Licensing Examinations (Professions)

A landmark state Supreme Court rule that promises to create new jobs and expand public access to legal help is coming to life at Washington's community and technical colleges. Four colleges--Highline, Edmonds, Tacoma, and Spokane--started training students to become &quot;Limited License Legal Technicians&quot; (LLLTs) in 2014. The state Supreme Court authorized the new license in 2012, making Washington the first state to endorse this exciting new profession. Much like nurse practitioners in the medical field, the LLLT license has been dubbed the &quot;next big thing&quot; in the rapidly changing legal environment because it allows licensed individuals to provide limited legal services directly to clients. This document briefly discusses the following: (1) the limited advice and assistance that LLLTs can provide clients; (2) how paralegals can benefit from this new career path; (3) academic requirements and experience needed to apply for the LLLT licensing exams; and (4) how Washington's two-year colleges are helping expand access to justice through LLLT training programs.
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: Academic Year Report 2013-2014
Author: Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Date: 2014-12-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Community Colleges,Technical Institutes,Educational Finance,Financial Support,Enrollment,Full Time Equivalency,Full Time Students,State Aid,Course Content,Resource Allocation,Dual Enrollment,Student Financial Aid,Academic Achievement,Academic Degrees,Certification,Student Characteristics,Outcomes of Education,Job Training,Employment Qualifications,Job Placement,Wages,College Faculty,School Personnel,Administrators,Educational Facilities,Expenditures,Costs,Federal Aid,Grants,Tuition,Fees

The &quot;Academic Year Report 2013-14&quot; provides a snapshot of funding, facilities, staffing, and enrollments in Washington's community and technical colleges for the past academic year. The report also describes key measures of student outcomes and addresses the most frequently asked questions related to expenditures, personnel, and students. Additional demographic information regarding community and technical college students is available in the AYR 2013-14's companion publication: Fall 2013 Enrollment and Staffing Report. The primary source of information for this document is the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges' (SBCTC) Data Warehouse, which is derived from the common management information systems used by all community and technical colleges in the state. Appended are: (1) Full-Time Undergraduate Student Tuition and Fees; and (2) Definitions. [See ED565173 for &quot;Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Enrollment and Staffing Report: Fall 2013.&quot;]
Aerospace Training. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges
Author: Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Date: 2014-04-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Aerospace Education,Community Colleges,Technical Institutes,Labor Force Development,Industry,Education Work Relationship,Apprenticeships,Manufacturing,Electronics,Job Training

Aerospace is an economic powerhouse that generates jobs and fuels our economy. Washington's community and technical colleges produce the world-class employees needed to keep it that way. With about 1,250 aerospace-related firms employing more than 94,000 workers, Washington has the largest concentration of aerospace expertise in the nation. To stay competitive, these companies need mechanics, machinists, programmers, assemblers and other employees trained at community and technical colleges. Twenty four of Washington's 34 community and technical colleges offer training demanded by the state's aerospace-related firms, moving well-trained workers into well-paying jobs. Air Washington is a consortium of 11 community and technical colleges and one apprenticeship training program partnering to train the next generation of aerospace workers (see &quot;apprenticeships&quot;). The consortium focuses on five programs of study: (1) Advanced manufacturing; (2) Aircraft assembly; (3) Airframe &amp; powerplant; (4) Composite materials; and (5) Avionics/electronics. Air Washington is funded by a $20 million federal Department of Labor grant. The original goal was to train 2,615 workers by fall 2014. That goal has already been exceeded with colleges training 3,155 new workers as of December 2013. Composites are crucial to the aerospace and marine industries and other key economic sectors, including energy, automotive and mass transit. An alliance of community and technical colleges called &quot;Composites Washington&quot; is creating a talent pool of technicians for the more than 100 Washington companies engaged in composites manufacturing, fabrication, repair and advanced materials research and development. The group is is led by two Washington State Centers of Excellence: Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing at Everett Community College, and Marine Manufacturing and Technology at Skagit Valley College. In 2013, college instructors were trained and certified to teach the latest composites technology. Training was provided by Abaris, the company contracted to train Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety inspectors in advanced composite maintenance and repair. A 2008-2013 review of five aerospace-related programs found a 1,293 percent increase in plastics engineering technical programs, which focus mainly on composite technology. Other courses discussed in this document include: (1) FAA Certified Courses; (2) Apprenticeships; (3) Strategic Coordinated training through the Center of Excellence/Everett Community College, Washington Aerospace Training Center (WATR)/ Edmonds Community College, and Aerospace Pipeline Committee: Created by the Legislature in 2012. Additional Sources are provided.
Making It Work: Final Recommendations of the Mowat Centre Employment Insurance Task Force. Position Paper
Author: Canadian Literacy and Learning Network
Date: 2012-03-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Position Papers,Employment Programs,Change Strategies,Transitional Programs,Literacy,Basic Skills,Relevance (Education),Labor Needs,Labor Market,Program Improvement,Foreign Countries

The Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) is the national hub for research, information and knowledge exchange, about increasing literacy and essential skills across Canada. CLLN, a non-profit charitable organization, represents literacy coalitions, organizations and individuals in every province and territory in Canada. CLLN shares knowledge, engage partners and stakeholders and build awareness to advance literacy and learning across Canada. They believe that literacy and learning should be valued--at home, in the workplace and in the community.&quot;Making it Work: Final Recommendations of the Mowat Centre Employment Insurance Task Force&quot; provides an opportunity to discuss what is and is not working in the EI system. CLLN strongly believes that in today's economy, a robust EI system is needed to help unemployed workers as they transition to new work. In their opinion, a robust EI system would include strengthened literacy and essential skills training.
Learning and Earning: Linking Literacy and Poverty Using IALS Data on Earnings. A Literature Review
Author: Charron, Jocelyn
Date: 2012-06-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Literature Reviews,Poverty,International Assessment,Adult Literacy,Employment Potential,Salary Wage Differentials,Educational Attainment,Educational Benefits,Data Analysis,Human Capital,Skill Analysis,Evidence,Gender Differences,Immigrants,Minority Groups,Canada Natives,Labor Market,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this literature review is to explore the relationship between literacy and poverty primarily using data from the series of related international literacy assessments, commonly referred to as the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS). IALS data provides extensive information about literacy and related factors such as employment, earnings, education and demographics that can be used to support discussions of literacy and poverty. The literature review has been undertaken as part of a project for the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network to support high-level decision-making and contribute to the development of &quot;an extensive and collective understanding&quot; of literacy and poverty in Canada. After an introduction, the report is comprised of two-parts: Part 1: Examining the links between literacy, employment, earnings and education in Canada; and Part 2: Expanding the scope of the analysis: Other types of evidence. An appendix presents the IALS framework overview. A bibliography is also included.
Digital Technology Snapshot of the Literacy and Essential Skills Field 2013. Summary Report
Author: Trottier, Vicki
Date: 2013-03-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Adult Literacy,Interviews,Literacy Education,Questionnaires,Reading Teachers,Teaching Methods,Access to Computers,Planning,Educational Policy,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Adult Educators

From January to March 2013, &quot;Canadian Literacy and Learning Network&quot; (CLLN) conducted a snapshot to provide information about how digital technology tools are being used in the Literacy and Essential Skills (L/ES) field. The snapshot focused primarily on digital tools and activities that meet the organizational needs of provincial and territorial adult literacy coalitions, but it also reflects the information collected from a variety of Literacy and Essential Skills networks and frontline delivery programs across Canada. In this snapshot, CLLN looked at digital technology as used by two groups with quite different perspectives: support agencies and frontline delivery agencies. Many coalitions and networks do not work directly with learners, and so interviews were also held with a small sample of organizations working directly with learners. All thirteen provincial and territorial coalitions participated, together with two networks, staff from fourteen frontline delivery programs, and one government department. The information provided represents a cross-sectoral snapshot of the use of digital technology in the literacy field. The Questionnaire is included in an appendix.
Reclaiming the American Dream. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges
Author: Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Date: 2015-02-06
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Community Colleges,Technical Institutes,Democratic Values,Social Mobility,Educational Status Comparison,Educational Mobility,Two Year Colleges,Two Year College Students,Education Work Relationship,Higher Education,Open Enrollment,Job Development,Economic Development,Disproportionate Representation

Community and technical colleges are known as &quot;Democracy's colleges.&quot; They are grounded in the core American value that all people deserve the opportunity to move up in the world, regardless of where they are from, what obstacles they face and where they need to start. At a time when college education is the ticket to a middle-class lifestyle, America's open-door colleges serve as engines of social mobility. The evidence is clear in Washington state, where about 388,000 students enroll each year to build brighter futures through education. This document provides a brief overview of the community and technical colleges in Washington. The community and technical colleges in Washington sustain America's promise of hope, opportunity and upward mobility for everyone who is willing to work hard and learn new skills. Every student's success strengthens the collective American dream and brightens the road ahead.