Workplace Learning

Phase 1 Research

In 2008, Service Canada funded the READ Society’s year-long project to research employer and employee workplace learning needs in BC’s Capital Region. 

• Workplace Learning – Bridging Employer and Employee Needs in BC’s Capital Region – Phase 1 Report (Click to link to our publications page and read the report)
• Workplace Learning – Literature Review (Click to link to our publications page and read the report)
• Investment in Training Keeps Wind in Marine Sector’s Sails, December 2008 - Article 1, Sector’s approach to training in The Challenge, the Quality of Life employer’s newsletter ()
• Project Description, Phase 1
• Background and Frequently Asked Questions, Phase 1
• Literacy is a Workplace Issue (Click to link to our publications page and read the report)

Phase 2 Research and Programs: Discovering Learning Needs

In the spring of 2009, we began working on Phase 2 with funding through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement. In this phase, we will be working with companies in BC’s Capital Region to analyze the basic skills training needs of their employees. Qualifying companies are those in the retail, food services, and accommodation sectors.

• Project Description: Discovering Learning Needs (Phase 2)
• Local employers invited to participate in basic skills initiative
• A Primer: The Organizational Needs Assessment
• How Basic Skills Training Benefits Business (fact sheet)

SkillsPlus Project

We are working with the Community Council to offer on-the-job skills upgrading to 40 qualifying employees in the retail/wholesale/grocery and tourism/hospitality sectors. Participation is free, and funds may be available to assist with childcare and transportation. Funding is provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement. If you would like to participate, please contact our project team.

• Project Description
• Local employers invited to participate in Essential Skills initiatives
• A Primer: The Organizational Needs Assessment
• How Essential Skills Training Benefits Business (fact sheet)
• Improve Your Essential Skills at Work (for employees)
• Improve Your Essential Skills with SkillsPlus
• Suggestions for Effective Training Sessions (for employers)
• Visit the SkillsPlus section of the Community Council’s website
• $2 Million Builds New Skills Training (April 3, 2009 news release from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development)
• Case Studies
  • Sitka Surf and Skate
  • Royal Bay Bakery
  • Share Organics