Centre for Education and Work

This presentation was developed by the Centre for Education and Work (CEW), a not-for-profit organization affiliated with the University of Winnipeg in Manitoba.

It was prepared as part of the CEW’s community justice project, which developed learning materials for Aboriginal court workers.

This facilitator’s guide is part of the Portfolio for Youth Development Kit, designed to help young people make the connection between both formal and experiential learning, and the Essential Skills required in a variety of occupations.

The kit is based on four underlying concepts: identifying multiple intelligences; identifying learning styles; examining occupations; and identifying occupational Essential Skills.

This video looks at how businesses develop into learning organizations, where a learning culture harnesses the talents of employees and contributes to productivity.

This colourful animated video offers examples of how Essential Skills are vital in the workplace. For example, oral communication is required to share ideas, ask for help, or make a presentation to a group.

The video was prepared by the Centre for Education and Work (CEW), a not-for-profit organization affiliated with the University of Winnipeg in Manitoba.

The Workplace Informal Learning Matrix (WILM) was designed to help individuals and companies to assess the on the job learning of their workforce.

The WILM consists of a series of specific scales used to measure the Essential Skills required on the job.

The WILM measures the following:
- Working with Others;
- Oral Communication;
- Problem Solving;
- Decision Making; and
- Learning Skills.