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

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.

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.

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.

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 Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Show links:

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/gender-based-analysis-plus/take-course.html

https://workforcecollective.ca

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:

https://workforcecollective.ca

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://projectread.ca/tools-and-resources/practitioner-training-and-development/gsl-family-literacy/

Video with parent, manager and facilitator of GSL during the pandemic:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxLTPiPV1bI

Program website https://projectread.ca/programs-and-services/programs-for-families/ 

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

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.

Join Gay Douglas as she offers personal reflections, global examples and helpful tips to navigate a crisis.  This episode focuses on finding opportunities in stressful times.

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.

The words we choose are more important than ever.  Join Ashley to learn 3 quick tips to ensure you are writing thoughtful messages to clients and colleagues.

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.

Join us for a fun conversation about grant writing with Brian Rump, an experienced writer and owner of Profit Coach.  We learn how to  get your application to the top of the pile using thoughtful narratives and clear outcomes-based messaging.

Links discussed in episode:

www.profitcoach.ca

www.kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

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.

CLARS? SWS? CLB? NIC? Join us as we decipher these acronyms and learn about unique newcomer and immigrant programs during a discussion with Iris Corrales from the YMCA Niagara Employment & Immigrant Services.

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.

Join us as we talk to Dana Sullivan & Tina De Luca about the plethora of programs that many school boards offer to adults. We discuss unique approaches to learning based on learner goals and how different departments come together to provide well-rounded service.

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.

There has been so much concern with access to education for children during the pandemic, but very few conversations talk about the skills and knowledge needed to support learning. This week we talk to a panel of moms who share their frustrations and triumphs during these unprecedented times.

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.

Tenant rights, Human Rights, ODSP issues and so much more.  Community Legal Clinics deliver services to impoverished clients in need of legal advice and support.  Join us as we discuss how these organizations can help your clients with Aidan Johnson, Executive Director of the Niagara Community Legal Clinic.  

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.

Links discussed in this episode:

https://www.niagaracommunitylegalclinic.com/services/how-we-help/

https://www.legalaid.on.ca

'Tis the season!  Join us as we share our best tips to allow you to close the office door and enjoy a well-deserved break this holiday season.  

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.

The written word can feed our souls and help us reflect on our own experiences, while building new skills.  Join us as we talk to Jennine Agnew-Kata about how bibliotherapy can connect and engage your clients.

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.

For more information on LiNDR and Bibliotherapy visit

https://lindr.on.ca/bibliotherapy/

Click this link to share your experiences related to obsolete and emerging skills.  Your responses will help us build a show that will debut in Winter 2022.

https://forms.gle/GyP5Xq3SodWhYycP7

What does play have to do with developing real world skills?  Join us as we talk to Summer Burton from Literacy Link South Central about how resiliency, observation and other soft skills can be enhanced through digital and in-person gaming.  

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.

Gamification Information

 https://www.llsc.on.ca/gamification

Click this link to share your experiences related to obsolete and emerging skills.  Your responses will help us build a show that will debut in Winter 2022.

https://forms.gle/GyP5Xq3SodWhYycP7

Different times of the year bring fluctations to our client's needs and motivations.  "Reopening" after almost 2 years of Covid-19 shakes routines up even more. Join us as we talk to Deanna Villella from the John Howard Society about balancing being proactive and reactive to best support client success.

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.

Being an Ally is important personally and professionally.  Join Ashley as she walks through a self-reflection activity to help you better serve your clients.

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.

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect.

What is Workforce Planning?  Why should it matter to you and your clients?  Join us as we talk to Thalia Semplonius from the Niagara Workforce Planning Board to understand how data can help support the long-term success of your client.

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.

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect.

In 2020, everything changed including the role of digital and remote learning.  We talk with Monika from Alphaplus, who shares insight into the changes experienced in the adult service field during pandemic as well as how agencies can embed new learning tools in their programs for the future.

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.

Links:

AlphaPlus website

AlphaPlus Virtual Showcase website (recordings, slides and additional resources from a series of 4 Zoom sessions showcasing how innovative programs and instructors use digital tools and approaches to connect and work with learners remotely.)

• Session 1 (July 2021):
  Fighting the Zoombie fatigue: making online learning more “human” for teachers & learners
• Session 2 (July 2021):
  Online tools to the rescue: Engaging learners to collaborate together remotely
• Session 3 (August 2021):

Digital resource collections: Extending learning and critical thinking beyond virtual meetings

• Session 4 (September 2021):
  LMS in LBS: Figuring out if a learning management system is the right fit for your program

The Impact of Ontario’s Digital Divide - Report

2020 COVID-19 Response and Shift to Remote Delivery Survey - Report (How did programs adapt, what were their priorities, and what were their challenges during the pandemic)

Tech Tips and Tools shared with programs at the beginning of the pandemic

You can contact Monika at monika@alphaplus.ca
Twitter: https://twitter.com/techsavvymonika

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monikajankowskapacyna/

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect.

What is a disability?  How can we accommodate clients who self-identify as having a disability?  Listen this week as we talk to Patrick Carew from the District School Board of Niagara who shares his experiences and suggestions for supporting clients with different types of disabilities.

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.

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect.

What is a Career Ladder and how can you help your clients climb one?  Join us as we talk to Sara Gill & Sophie Auger from Adult Basic Education Association about the exciting new Career Ladders project.

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.

Website link:

https://abea.on.ca/career-ladders/

Webinar registration link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-CgrjIrGNyug66VnH7puhxcpqNxGxLi

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect.

Joined by Jacky Catterick, Executive Director, Niagara West Adult Learning Centre (NWALC), this episode explores what literacy really means for adults.  You may be surprised to find out the types of clients agencies like NWALC serves as well as their unique methods to help them upgrade for learning, employment and life.  

For more information on NWALC, visit www.nwalc.ca.

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.  

If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect.

Everything has changed since March 2020 including program services, delivery hours and locations.  How does an adult service provider employee find the right program to refer their clients to support success?  Join us as we talk to Karen Schmidt, who shares tips and tricks to finding relevant and up-to-date information while making sure it's the right program to meet your client's needs.

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.  

211 Central South

https://211centralsouth.ca

Meet the hosts of the new podcast, Getting Connected.  If you are a not-for-profit professional, this show may be for you.  Grab a coffee, give us just a few minutes of your workday and let's connect.  

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.  

If you are a not-for-profit professional serving adults, this show may be for you.  Take a listen to what we are about and come back to connect every week.