Work reentry

This video, prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), focuses on a man who got a second chance at life after alcohol and drug addiction cost him everything.

At one point, he owned three companies. After years of addiction, he lost his businesses and his home, and was in danger of losing his daughter.

This video focuses on a woman who trained for a new, more rewarding job after an injury forced her out of the old one. She had worked for years in the stockroom of a bookstore but, after an injury, wasn’t able to return to the heavy lifting required in her old job.

The Forestry Worker Demonstration LBS LBS Level 3 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a forestry worker.

It includes essential core skills chart, demonstrations, resources and other useful information.

The Laundromat Operator Demonstration - LBS Level 4 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a laundromat operator.

It includes essential core skills chart, demonstrations, resources and other useful information.

The Nanny / Caregiver Demonstration - LBS Levels 2/3 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a nanny or caregiver.

It includes essential core skills chart, exercises and answer keys, demonstration overview, practitioner instructions and other useful information.

The Pet Groomer Demonstration - LBS Level 3/4 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a pet groomer.

It includes essential core skills chart, exercises and answer keys, demonstration overview, practitioner instructions and other useful information.

The Security Officer LBS Level 2/3 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a security officer.

It includes essential core skills chart, demonstrations, resources and other useful information.

This literature review outlines a range of different strategies based on various studies and the experiences of Kingston Literacy.

This article is about the WISE program (Women Interested in Successful Employment), initiated in 1987 by CCLOW-Newfoundland in co-operation with the Association for Lifelong Learning. The WISE program was an innovative bridging program which offered flexible learning, counselling, and self-development.