Transcript Workplace Education

Partnerships at Work
The Nova Scotia Partners for
Workplace Education
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A provincial advisory committee
established in 1997 to increase the role
of business and labour as partners with
government in the workplace education
initiative.
The goal of the committee is to
encourage the growth of a learning
culture within the Nova Scotia workplace.
Our Vision
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People, communities, and
workplaces embracing learning
for life
Partners Include
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Industry
Labour
Government
Practitioners
Representation
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Nova Scotia Federation
of Labour
Federal Government
Allendale Electronics
Nova Scotia
Department of
Education
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Fisherman’s Cove
Regional Development
Associations
Association of
Workplace Educators of
Nova Scotia (AWENS)
Nova Scotia Partners
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Advises workplace partners on policy issues
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Ambassadors for Workplace Education
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Creates public awareness around skill development
issues
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Members sit on Workplace Program Approval
Committee
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Managed federal/provincial project in creation of new
workplace curriculum (Document Use Refresher)
Partnerships
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build expertise
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promote understanding
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ensure better programming
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are cost effective
Why Partnerships Work
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Management contributes industry expertise
Labour/Workers/Participants contribute job
expertise and knowledge of the workforce
Government constitutes knowledge of adult
education and good practice
Instructor partners with workplace/project
team to customize programs
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Today’s workplace is constantly changing.
Workplace Education programs help workers
deal with change.
It is a chance to improve your reading,
writing, math, problem solving, oral
communication and basic computer
skills
2006-2007
•142 programs were
established at 70 work sites.
Investment
Total: $1,358,672.12
Province: $422,557.60
Industry: $936,114.52
•1222 employees benefited
from Workplace Education.
Benefits of Workplace Education
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Workers develop skills and self-confidence
that they can use at work, at home and in the
community
Nova Scotia strengthens its economy and
overall society through a lifelong learning
culture
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Learn at work in a relaxed setting
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Work at your own pace
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Programs are free of charge
Program Streams
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Workplace Education - provides on-site programs for employed workers
customized to the workplace
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Allendale Electronics: Workplace Numeracy and Communications
C-Vision Ltd Electronics
Pete’s Frootique: Leadership Skills
Workforce Adjustment - assists displaced workers who require transition
support to search for and obtain new employment
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Trenton Works Transition Centre
Maple Leaf Transition Centre
Hershey Canada (Moirs)
Canadian Auto Workers/Clearwater
OLS:Valley, Northern, Central
One Journey-Work and Learn - provides job-specific training to clients in
receipt of income assistance who upon successful completion move into
employment with an industry partner
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Trucking Project: Trucking Sector Council
CCA Training, Antigonish, Truro, Metro
Programs Continued
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Apprenticeship Essential Skills - assists apprentices in the technical
portion of their training
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Small Business Essential Skills - ensures that the essential skills
needs of small and rural businesses are met
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Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers, Local 56 – Essential Skills for
Roofers
Women Unlimited Project
Fisherman’s Cove Small Business Program
Sector Engagement Program - promotes human resource planning
and development in partnership with key stakeholder organizations.
Seeks to promote the development of a learning culture through
capacity building at the sectoral level
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Healthcare Sector Council Recruitment and Retention Strategy
Contact Information
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