Introduction to Workplace

Note that many of your students may be applying for work if they aren’t already employed. More and more often, there are assessment tests that learners must take, especially in the manufacturing sector.

The Industrial Workplace Entry Level Reading, Writing and Math Assessment developed by the Janet Regehr for the Manitoba Division of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters is one such test. Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) is another http://www.towes.com/ready.asp.

The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) Website, Educational Resources – Workplace lists a number of useful links to workplace related material and information: http://www.nald.ca/netlinks/resource/res16.htm. The section of Education Resources dedicated to School-To-Work may also be useful: http://www.nald.ca/netlinks/resource/res11.htm, as is the ESL section: http://www.nald.ca/netlinks/resource/res6.htm.

You might also want to look at Human Resource Development Canada’s site, http://www15.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/english/Application_e.asp for information on assessments, self-assessments, resources for teachers and professional development for teachers.