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From Poverty to Prosperity: Literacy's Impact on Canada's Economic Success. Summary
Author: Murray, Scott
Date: 2011-10-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Knowledge Economy,Poverty,Economic Progress,Literacy,Statistical Analysis,Economic Impact,Foreign Countries,Role of Education,Educational Benefits,Economic Change

To persuade policy makers to tackle poverty prevention through significant investment in literacy development, the authors, Murray and Shillington, analyzed the most recent data to illustrate the impact of literacy skills on a micro-, as well as macro-economic level. Statistics clearly show direct links between literacy skill and income level: literacy influences the ability to get a job, job retention and promotion, risk of job loss, length of time of unemployment, and, most importantly, rate of pay. In addition low literacy has been shown to impair individuals' health, access to adult education and training and access to full participation in broader society--all factors that further impair the labour market success of Canada's poor. Since poverty in Canada is the result of people failing to find and keep good paying jobs, it raises the question of how investments in literacy might serve to reduce poverty. [For the full report, &quot;From Poverty to Prosperity: Literacy's Impact on Canada's Economic Success. In Focus: Labour Market Engagement,&quot; see ED565183.]
Labour Market Transfers and the Implications for Literacy and Essential Skills: Briefing Package
Author: Hayes, Brigid
Date: 2012-01-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Labor Market,Literacy,Basic Skills,Technology Transfer,Contracts,Training Methods,Skill Development,Job Skills,Educational Strategies,Canada Natives,Employment Programs,Financial Support,Disabilities,Stakeholders,Strategic Planning,Administrative Principles,Information Dissemination,Learning Activities,Consultation Programs,Program Evaluation,Intervention,Agency Cooperation,Accountability,Federal State Relationship,Expenditures,Labor Legislation,Partnerships in Education,Transfer Policy,Public Policy,Foreign Countries

This revised report was prepared for the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and the thirteen-member provincial and territorial literacy coalitions. The purpose of the report is: (1) To provide background information on the labour market transfers from the Federal Government to the provincial and territorial governments; (2) To outline why one of these labour market transfers, in particular, the Labour Market Agreement, should matter to CLLN and the provincial/territorial literacy coalitions; and (3) To offer the provincial/territorial coalitions a customized package outlining the situation in their province/territory, giving an analysis of the situation, and suggesting questions that might be raised with the provincial/territorial governments. The report is divided into three parts. Section 1: introduces the different labour market tools, with information based upon on-line research; Section 2: focuses on the provincial and territorial literacy coalitions and the labour market agreements; and Sections 3-15: provide customized reports for each province and territory.
State of the Literacy and Essential Skills Field
Author: Harwood, Chris
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Literacy,Basic Skills,Educational Assessment,Educational Indicators,Economic Impact,International Assessment,Adult Literacy,Minimum Competency Testing,Lifelong Learning,Salary Wage Differentials,Educational Policy,Educational Strategies,National Organizations,Partnerships in Education,Interstate Programs,Labor Market,Best Practices,Adult Educators,Faculty Development,Evaluation Methods,Labor Force Development,Trend Analysis,Demography,Federal Aid,Immigration,Youth Employment,Older Workers,Small Businesses,Influence of Technology,Training Methods,Training Objectives

The purpose of the &quot;State of the Literacy and Essential Skills Field&quot; report is to provide an environmental scan showing the state of Literacy and Essential Skills (L/ES) across the country, from the perspective of the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and its national network of partners, both within and outside the Literacy and Essential Skills field. Literacy and Essential Skills are part of the &quot;right to learn&quot; required for people to function effectively at work, at home, and in the community. This report shows how Literacy and Essential Skills have a powerful effect on the economic and social lives of Canadians. The &quot;State of the Literacy and Essential Skills Field&quot; report highlights the need for governments, organized labour, industry, community organizations, and educational institutions to look at issues through a Literacy and Essential Skills lens; to collaborate, partner, and to pool resources in order to recognize the importance of lifelong learning. The findings in this report will help the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES), federal and provincial policy makers, and the Literacy and Essential Skills field gain a better understanding of the broader economic, social, and political environment relevant to labour market attachment and reducing skills shortages for economic well-being and an inclusive, prosperous Canada. The report is comprised of three parts: Part 1: Literacy and Essential Skills; Part 2: The Labour Market; and Part 3: Looking to the Future. Appended are: (1) International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey; (2) National Network Partners Baseline Survey: Practitioners; (3) Profile of a Learner; and (4) UPSKILL Essentials to Excel.
Occupational Task Profiles: A Pan-Canadian Snapshot of the Canadian Literacy and Essential Skills Workforce--A Think Paper. Revised
Author: Harwood, Chris
Date: 2012-07-06
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Profiles,Occupational Surveys,Position Papers,Basic Skills,Adult Educators,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Qualifications,Teacher Characteristics,Mentors,Observation,Teacher Role

Because Literacy and Essential Skills are so important to economic development, it is vital to know the competencies needed by the educators who deliver Literacy and Essential Skills programming. Likewise, Literacy and Essential Skills are crucial for labour market attachment. Low-skilled work has been most affected by technological change. There was a need to examine the competencies required by educators working in this field so that they can be recognized for the skills they possess and the impact they have on Canada's economic competitiveness. It is important to consider ways to move forward so that there is support for increased labour market attachment and increased skills. To this end Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) undertook the research reported herein. This think paper explores the following areas: (1) Literacy and Essential Skills providers have a role in ensuring the competencies of educators delivering Literacy and Essential Skills programs in the workplace; (2) Competencies include characteristics that should be considered as well as qualifications; and (3) Dealing with the loss of experienced educators and the needs of educators new to the field--mentoring and observation. A bibliography is included.
Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary Prince Edward Island
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 Prince Edward Island. 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 $97.44 million over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Prince Edward Island to Level 3; (2) If that investment was made, earnings for Prince Edward Island adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $313.1 million, or an average of $2,796/worker annually; and (3) If that investment was made, total savings of $10.83 million could be realized in Prince Edward Island. [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. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments
Author: Murray, Scott
Date: 2012-07-00
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,Educational Attainment,Taxes,Government (Administrative Body),Workers Compensation,Unemployment,Gender Differences,Regression (Statistics)

Examining costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Literacy Level 1 or 2 (on the international literacy scale) to Level 3, this analysis is based upon statistically matched data from the &quot;2003 International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey and the 2005-2009 Surveys of Labour and Income Dynamics.&quot; The methods provide a mechanism to explore the relationships between benefit receipt and literacy skill. As champions for literacy and essential skills, we know that literacy is a key factor in determining an individual's labour market outcomes--and we set out to prove it by looking at linkages between benefit programs (Employment Insurance, Workers' Compensation and Social Assistance) and literacy levels. Key findings are: (1) National and international literature confirms the correlation between literacy proficiency and individual earnings, as is the common belief within the field, and that the impact of literacy on earnings varies from country to country yet is strongest in North America; (2) Those Canadians who do not complete high school are more than three and a half times as likely to be on social assistance; (3) Social Assistance rolls across Canada would be reduced by 84,000 people, if Canadians' literacy level was increased to OECD recommended standards for internationally competitive productivity; (4) Direct annual savings resulting from an assumed one-time $29 billion investment in upskilling Canadian adults 16 and older would be $2.92 billion: $330 million on Employment Insurance, $2.1 billion on Social Assistance, and $490 million on Workers Compensation; (5) Investment in upskilling Canadians would increase earnings by $85.25 billion or an average of $3,244/worker annually; and (6) Tax revenue and program savings would increase annual fiscal return for governments in Canada by 425%. Three annexes are included: (1) References to Research; (2) Statistical Tables; and (3) Methods Employed to Link the Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics (SLID) and International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS) (IALSS) Datasets.
Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary Canada
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 Canada. 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 $29.34 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Canada to Level 3.; (2) If this investment were made, earnings for Canadian adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $85.25 billion, or an average of $3,244/worker annually.; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of total savings of $2.92 billion could be realized in Canada. [For &quot;Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments,&quot; see ED565189.]
Building a Prosperous Economy. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges
Author: Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Date: 2014-05-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Community Colleges,Technical Institutes,Two Year Colleges,Two Year College Students,Economic Development,Job Development,Education Work Relationship,Partnerships in Education,Entrepreneurship,Labor Force Development,STEM Education,Alignment (Education),Teaching Methods,Labor Market

Washington's community and technical colleges are a collective, powerful, unmatched resource for advancing prosperity through education. These 34 colleges not only connect with employers in the regions where they operate, but also with each other through common programs--like advanced manufacturing and allied health--that align with Washington's overall job-growth strategy. This approach connects every community to the full range of economic possibilities locally and regionally. People land good jobs, businesses grow and thrive, and the economy prospers. This document briefly discusses how Washington's community and technical colleges are contributing to a prosperous economic future in the following ways: producing students who are filling existing positions and creating new jobs through entrepreneurial endeavors; focusing on training students for careers in STEM fields; deploying programs throughout the college system as industry needs arise; and tracking local and state job needs and responding quickly to meet critical labor market shortage.
Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary New Brunswick
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 New Brunswick. 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 $1.032 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Canada to Level 3.; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for New Brunswick adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $2.79 billion, or an average of $4,589/worker annually.; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $95 million could be realized in New Brunswick. [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 Alberta
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 Alberta. 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 $1.64 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Alberta to Level 3.; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for Albertan adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $4.650 billion, or an average of $1,700/worker annually; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $180 million could be realized in Alberta. [For &quot;Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments,&quot; see ED565189.]
Occupational Task Profiles: Canadian Literacy and Essential Skills Workforce. A Pan-Canadian Snapshot
Author: Harwood, Chris
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Profiles,Basic Skills,Professional Identity,Adult Students,Student Needs,Educational Resources,Interviews,Adult Educators,Skill Analysis,Teacher Competencies,Teaching Skills,Teaching Methods,Faculty Development,Teacher Qualifications,Literature Reviews,Numeracy,Adult Literacy

This &quot;Pan-Canadian Snapshot&quot; explores the competencies needed to work with adults participating in Literacy and/or Essential Skills (L/ES) programs in Canada. The purpose of the &quot;Snapshot&quot; is to: (1) lay a foundation from which to explore the topic of professionalism; (2) identify the types of supports that the L/ES workforce needs in order to meet the changing needs of adult learners in L/ES programs; (3) support the development of a well-trained and competent L/ES workforce; and (4) enhance the perception and understanding of the important role of the L/ES workforce. The &quot;Snapshot&quot; begins with a literature review and by identifying the areas of core competencies defined in a selection of documents about initial training and professional development opportunities in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, USA, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Further, it identifies the need in workplace programs to focus on completion of organizational needs assessments, job task analysis and a skills analysis of the participants who are going to participate in workplace education. Lastly, through key informant interviews, consideration is given to the competencies identified by both community-based and workplace educators in order to identify the similarities and differences.
Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary Saskatchewan
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 Saskatchewan. 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 $803.54 million over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Saskatchewan to Level 3; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for Saskatchewan adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $2.3839 billion, or an average of $3,166/worker annually; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $82.42 million could be realized in Saskatchewan. [For &quot;Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments,&quot; see ED565189.]