Getting Connected

This first of two parts shares the purpose and beginning steps to writing an Inclusion Policy for your organization. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

The second of two parts concludes with the steps to write an Inclusion Policy for your organization.

This episode is a snapshot of the Apprenticeship experience in Ontario. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

This episode explores the unique experience of women navigating apprenticeship and skilled trades. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join Ashley & Gay as they reflect on more than 40 combined years in Literacy & Basic Skills.

Join Ashley as she interviews her husband about his success more than a decade after completing Second Career.

Join Gay as she talks with Kristen Richardson from the Niagara Region about licensed home childcare. For more info https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/childcare/default.aspx?home_task=1 or call 905-980-6000 ext. 3194

They showed up with a bang!  What are these new skills?  Why do they matter to you and your clients?  Join Ashley as she gives a brief overview of what these skills are and where they might take us.

This is the second of a two part series on childcare.  This episode discusses the role of mothers in facilitating childcare for their own families and the impacts this role may have on other areas of their lives.  Guests featured on this show include Thalia Semplonius and Rachel Crane from Workforce Collective.   This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of...

This is the first of two episodes that explore the topic of childcare.  This episode focuses on the experience of those who care for children, mainly Early Childhood Educators.  Guests of this show are Thalia Semplonius and Rachel Crane from Workforce Collective.   This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Show links...

Join Gay as she talks to Neil Cosby, HR Professional, about Human Resource Systems for organizations. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join Gay as she talks to Chris and Colleen from Niagara Regional Learning Council about how to create and implement a succession plan.  This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join us as we talk to Melissa Shongo from the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre about what makes a good land acknowledgement. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join us as we talk about when literacy and employment services are provided by the same organization (and often person!)  Our guest is Kailey Corbi from PC Works. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join Ashley as she interviews Alyssa Fast from the District School Board of Niagara about the differences between workforce and traditional literacy programming. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join us as we discuss tips for work and life to support success as we enter the busy Fall season. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

In-person or online meeting?  Why not both?!  Join Gay as she discusses tips and tricks for hosting successful hybrid meetings with Jennine Agnew-Kata from LiNDR. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join Ashley for a brief show about workforce/workplace literacy and its relevancy in today's economy.   Links from the show: Project Read - Workplace Literacy https://projectread.ca/programs-and-services/services-for-employers/workplace-literacy/ This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Francophone Literacy is far from being Anglophone Literacy in French.  Join us as we talk to Linda Johnston of L'ABC Communautaire & Lorraine Beaudoin of College Boreal about the unique program offerings of this stream. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join us as we talk to Robyn Cook-Ritchie from Laubach Literacy Ontario about the project she recently spearheaded that led to the creation of new culminating tasks and milestones for learners.   This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join us as we interview Joanne Kaattari, adult literacy legacy and former Co-ED of Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO), on the ins and outs of learner recruitment.  Links from this episode: https://www.communityliteracyofontario.ca/literacy-why-it-matters/ This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join us as we talk to Michelle Davis from the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition who provides insight on the unique perspectives that are offered to learners through Indigenous programming.   https://onlc.ca This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

We often hear about literacy programs for children and literacy programs for adults, but what happens when we blend them together?  Family Literacy!  Join us as we talk to Jane Tuer from Project READ to learn the ins and outs of delivering a unique program to multiple audiences with varying skill levels.   Links from this episode: Certification registration link for reference: https...

Join us as we interview Thalia Semplonius from the Niagara Workforce Planning Board to discuss how employment is impacted by the changing seasons and how the pandemic may change some of these trends as the province reopens.   This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Join us as we share how podcasting has solidified that we are lifelong learners.  This is our final podcast of the first season, but we will be back with new episodes in April 2022. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Funding to purchase equipment was provided by the Niagara Community Foundation.