The Canadian Training System
Education 310
Web Resources
Welcome to the Education 310: The Canadian Training System website. This site provides a number of links to Internet resources and materials relevant to the topics presented in Education 310.
The links are organized under the following headings and subheadings:
General Resources
Research and Policy Organizations
Specific Resources
Education and Training Providers
Unit 2: The Context for Training
Unit 3: Training in the Workplace
Unit 4: The Public Role in Training
Government Resources on Training and Work
Labour Market Development Agreements
Unit 5: Challenges for the 21st Century
The Changing Provision of Training
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Other Labour Force Development System Resources
In some cases, a brief explanation of the link and its connection to the course is provided. Although these links do not cover all of the issues presented in EDUC 310, they provide a representative sample of the types of resources that are currently available online.
General Resources
Research Networks
Each of the following research networks has received grant monies to conduct research in areas related to training:
http://www.yorku.ca/crws/network/english/english.htm
York University’s Centre for Research on Work and Society headed the
five-year Labour Education and Training Network project, which focussed
on researching training issues from a labour perspective.
http://socserv2.mcmaster.ca/srnet/evnet.htm
The Network for the Evaluation of Training and Technology focuses on
evaluating the effectiveness of using computer-mediated communications
in the delivery of education and training.
http://canada.metropolis.net/
The Metropolis Project is an international forum for research and policy on migration, diversity, and changing cities.
Research and Policy Organizations
In addition to other areas of research, the following organizations study work, workplaces, or training:
http://www.clbc.ca/home.asp
The Canadian Labour Business Centre (CLBC) is a bipartite, labour-business research and consulting organization.
http://www.cprn.org/
The Canadian Policy Research Networks has a mandate to “create
knowledge and lead public debate on social and economic issues
important to the well-being of Canadians.”
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/skills/index.htm
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a UN agency that
focusses on promoting social justice and international human and labour
rights. It formulates international labour standards and provides
technical assistance primarily in the areas of vocational training and
vocational rehabilitation, employment policy, working conditions, and
industrial relations.
http://www.oecd.org/
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is a
member-based organization committed to the advancement of democratic
government and the market economy.
http://www.abc-canada.org/
ABC Canada Literacy Foundation is a partnership of business, labour,
education, and governments committed to promoting literacy to both the
general public and the private sector.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/publications_resources/
research/index.shtml
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC), Knowledge and Research,
undertakes research in all areas of concern to the Government of Canada
related to human resource development, skills, and work.
http://www.clc-ctc.ca/
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), the main labour federation in
Canada, represents the interests of 2.5 million unionized workers. It
researches and addresses issues that affect all workers in Canada.
http://www.policyalternatives.ca
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives undertakes and promotes
research on issues related to social and economic justice.
http://www.caledoninst.org
The Caledon Institute is a social policy think tank.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/publications_resources/index.shtml Strategic Direction Branch of Social Development Canada and the Strategic Policy and Planning Branch of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada are the centre of their Department's policy development work.
Data and Information Sources
http://www.eric.ed.gov/
The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is the world’s largest source of information on education.
http://www.nald.ca/index.htm
The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) contains information on
adult literacy programs, resources, services, and activities across
Canada.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca
The main portal for Human Resources and Social Development Canada, the
federal government department responsible for skills development, work,
and workplace issues.
http://www.statcan.ca/start.html
The main portal for Statistics Canada, the federal government
department responsible for collecting and preparing data on all aspects
of Canadian life.
http://www.informetrica.com/
This agency specializes in quantitative economic research that provides
an alternative analysis of Canadian economic prospects and public
policy.
http://www.futured.com
This commercial site offers a wide variety of products and services
related to various aspects of education and training, one of which is
“return on investment for training.”
Specific Resources
Unit 1: A Primer on Training
The Changing Nature of Work
http://wall.oise.utoronto.ca/resources/wallwp01.pdf
The Changing Nature of Work and Lifelong Learning in the New Economy: National and Case Study Perspectives.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2000-002533/page00.shtml
Overview of Evolution of the Canadian Labour Market from 1940 to the Present.
Access to Training
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2001-002531/page00.shtml
A Report on Adult Education and Training in Canada
Education and Training Providers
http://onestep.on.ca/
The Ontario Network of Employment Skills Training Projects is a
province-wide umbrella organization for organizations that sponsor
community-based training projects.
http://www.aspect.bc.ca/
The Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career
Training (ASPECT) is a Vancouver-based, nonprofit umbrella organization
for community-based trainers in British Columbia.
http://www.onestep.on.ca/cccbt/default.htm
The Canadian Coalition of Community-based Trainers (CCCBT) is a
national umbrella organization for organizations that sponsor
community-based training projects.
http://www.caeto.ca
The Canadian Alliance of Education and Training Organizations (CAETO)
is an umbrella association for the education and training sector in
Canada.
http://acst-ccst.gc.ca/skills/home_e.html
The Advisory Council on Science and Technology’s (ACST) Expert Panel on
Skills was established by the Prime Minister’s office to provide advice
on critical skills needed in knowledge-intensive industrial sectors.
http://www.accc.ca/
The Association of Community Colleges of Canada (ACCC) is a national
umbrella organization for all public community colleges in Canada.
http://www.nacc.ca/
The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) is a national
umbrella organization that represents hundreds of private and
for-profit education and training providers across Canada.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/1998-000134/page00.shtml
Is There a Skill Gap in Canada?
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/1998-001336/page00.shtml
Have the Labour Market Conditions of Low-Skilled Workers Worsened in Canada?
Unit 2: The Context for Training
Productivity
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca
Search this site using the keyword 'productivity'.
Skills Issues
http://www.clbc.ca/Research_and_Reports/Archive/
Reports from the Canadian Labour and Business Centre
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/1998-001335/page00.shtml
The Changing Skill Structure of Employment in Canada
Informal Learning
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/depts/sese/csew/nall/
The University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
(OISE) headed the five-year New Approaches to Lifelong Learning (NALL)
project, which focussed on researching issues related to informal and
nonformal (workplace) learning.
Unit 3: Training in the Workplace
Employers
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2003-000079/page00.shtml
New Evidence on the Determinants of Training in Canadian Business Locations
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/education/
The Conference Board of Canada is an employer organization that undertakes research and provides support for businesses.
http://hrmanagement.ca
Information sources on human resources management issues provided by
the Government of Canada for small and medium-sized businesses.
Unions
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2001-002375/page00.shtml
The Impact of Unionisation on the Incidence and Financing of Training in Canada
www.laboureducation.org
The Labour Education Centre (formerly the Metro Labour Education
Centre) provides unions with services and support on issues related to
training and learning.
http://unionlearning.athabascau.ca/
An online supplement to the book Union Learning: Canadian Labour
Education in the Twentieth Century. This site includes video clips,
audio clips, and photographs that provide a sense of unions’
involvement in learning and education issues.
http://www.clc-ctc.ca/
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), the main labour federation in
Canada, represents the interests of 2.5 million unionized workers. It
researches and addresses issues that affect all workers in Canada.
http://www.ufcw832.mb.ca/training/index.html
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 832 Training Centre
offers education and training services to its members and their
families.
http://www.ufcwlocal1977.on.ca/training_centre.htm
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1977. The Clifford Evans Training Centre provides its members (in good standing with UFCW Local 1977 who are employed by Zehrs Markets or PBAS) with training in computers, food safety, labour management studies, human resource, business and specific skills that can change and improve their work lives.
http://www.caw.ca/en/services-departments-work-organization-training.htm
Canadian Auto Workers’ (CAW) Work Organization and Training Unit
focuses on workplace issues such as adjustment, training, workplace
change, and responding to lean production.
http://www.justlabour.yorku.ca/
Just Labour: A Canadian Journal of Work and Society is published by
York University’s Centre for Research on Work and Society and is only
available online.
Joint Initiatives
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/topics/pzp-gxr.shtml
This Human Resources and Social Development Canada Labour Program provides
information and services on various workplace issues, including the
Labour Management Partnerships Program.
Apprenticeship
http://www.skillscanada.com/
Skills Canada is a national organization that works with employers,
educators, labour groups, and governments to promote the skilled trade
and technology fields to youth.
http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/industrytraining/
The Government of British Columbia’s Industry Training and Apprenticeship website.
http://www.tradesecrets.org/
The Government of Alberta’s Apprenticeship and Industry Training website.
http://www.red-seal.ca/
The Government of Canada’s Red Seal Program website.
http://www.careersconstruction.com/
A website developed by the construction industry (employers and unions)
and the Alberta government that focuses on careers in the construction
industry sector.
Sector Councils
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/topics/hzp-gxr.shtml
HRSDC Human Resources Partnerships (HRP) directorate works with sector
councils and on sectoral initiatives, develops and maintains
occupational and career awareness information, and supports
apprenticeship and labour mobility.
http://www.councils.org
The Association of Sector Councils is an umbrella organization for sector councils across Canada.
http://www.cstec.ca
The Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress (CSTEC) provides adjustment services to displaced industry workers.
http://www.cthrc.ca/
The Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council (CTHRC) helps the
hospitality industry meet the training requirements for its workers.
http://www.csc-ca.org/
The Construction Sector Council (CSC) is a new, joint union-employer sector council.
Unit 4: The Public Role in Training
Employment Insurance
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/1998-000128/page00.shtml
An Analysis of Employment Insurance Benefit Coverage
http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/
bsolc?catno=11F0019M1998125
A look at the evolution of the Unemployment/Employment Insurance programs in Canada.
http://www.clc-ctc.ca
(search for unemployment insurance, training)
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), the main labour federation in
Canada, represents the interests of 2.5 million unionized workers.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/ei/publications/pubindex.shtml
Other information on Employment Insurance.
Government Resources on Training and Work
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/individuals/cluster/
cp.shtml
Provides HRSDC information on job search and career development.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/training.html
A Government of Ontario website that provides information on training
and jobs in Ontario. It also provides information on Ontario’s Local
Training Boards, which, with the exception of the Saskatchewan Labour
Force Development Board, are the only remaining social bargaining
boards in Canada.
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/tce/
The Government of Manitoba’s Training and Continuing Education
Department website provides information on all issues related to
training and careers.
http://www.jobsetc.ca/
home.jsp?highlighted_category_id=54&lang=e
The Service Canada website on job search, careers, and training.
Labour Market Development Agreements
Go to
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/nav/top_nav/
search.shtml
and search for “labour market development agreement.”
Unit 5: Challenges for the 21st Century
Social Bargaining
http://www.caf-fca.org/
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is a national, multipartite
organization that researches and promotes apprenticeship as a viable
form of training.
http://www.slfdb.com/
The Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board (SLFDB) is a
multipartite organization that works on training and labour force
development issues in Saskatchewan.
Lifelong Learning
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/individuals/cluster/
tl.shtm
Provides HRSDC information and other resources related to training and learning.
The Changing Provision of Training
http://www.trainingontheweb.net/
A commercial site that offers a wide range of online learning
opportunities. It is an example of how many private training
organizations are now promoting their services.
http://www.privatization.org/
The Reason Public Policy Institute’s website on government reform. It
also provides resources to governments that are seeking to privatize
their services.
http://www.nce.gc.ca/nces-rces/archives/telel_e.htm
The TeleLearning Network of Centres of Excellence was a
university-industry research network that evaluated new learning
models, assessed their impacts, and developed new educational
technologies. One stream focused on workplace training.
http://www.skillsforchange.org/
Skills for Change is a community-based, not-for-profit organization
that provides training and related employment services, primarily to
immigrants living in Toronto.
http://www.workinfonet.ca/
The workinfonet is no longer operating, but this page provides links to provincial and territorial information sources.
Marginalized Workers
http://www.actew.org
Advocates for Community-based Training and Education for Women (ACTEW)
is an Ontario-based umbrella organization for community-based providers
who offer accessible services to women.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/index-eng.php
Health Canada information on the Aboriginal Human Resource Development
Strategy (AHRDS), which provides funds to status Aboriginal groups to
develop training and employment-related capacities and resources for
their members.
http://srv119.services.gc.ca/AHRDSInternet/general/public/
HomePage1_e.asp
Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2000-002522/page00.shtml
Youth in Transition Survey - September 2000
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2001-000013/page00.shtml
Policy Research Issues for Canadian Youth: School-Work Transitions - June 2001
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2002-000143/page00.shtml
Policy Research Issues for Canadian Youth: Transition Experiences of Young Women - April 2002
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/ research/2001-000179/page04.shtml
Policy Research Issues for Canadian Youth: An Overview of Human Capital In Rural and Urban Areas - October 2001
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2002-002370/page00.shtml
Have Patterns of Learning and Working Changed for Youth? - March 2002
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/1999-002380/page00.shtml
Canadian Gender Trends in Education and Work - December 1999
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2001-000017/page01.shtml
Self-Employment, Skill Development and Training in Canada - July 2001
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2001-000078/page05.shtml
The Determinants of Earnings and Training for the Self-employed in Canada - November 2001
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/
research/2001-000076/page00.shtml
Human Capital and Labour Market Transitions of Older Workers - June 2001
http://www.maytree.com/
The Maytree Foundation is a private, charitable organization that
focuses on reducing poverty and inequality. One area of emphasis is on
the better integration of immigrants and refugees into Canadian
workplaces and society.
http://publish.uwo.ca/%7Epomfret/wtw/index.html
The National Welfare to Work Study website for a project that tracks
welfare to work initiatives and assesses their impacts.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
http://fcis.oise.utoronto.ca/~plar/database/toc.html
The University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
(OISE) database of information on PLAR, which was developed as part of
the New Approaches to Lifelong Learning (NALL) research network.
http://www.worksearch.gc.ca/
category_drilldown.jsp;
jsessionid=03D58ABCB17F380711340EE618E33F8F.jvm8?
category_id=357&crumb=12&crumb=42&crumb=127
A Government of Canada website that provides information on PLAR and its role in employment and education.
http://www.plarinmanitoba.ca/
A Manitoba government website on PLAR that includes information on how to access PLAR services in Manitoba.
http://aee.gov.sk.ca/rpl/initiatives/services_project.shtml
Information provided by the Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board on PLAR.
http://www.placentre.ns.ca/index2.php
The Halifax Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Centre website that provides information on PLAR and the Centre’s services.
http://www.capla.ca/
The Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment is an
organization that offers membership to individuals and organizations
interested in promoting the effective use of PLAR.
Other Labour Force Development System Resources
http://www.ccdf.ca/home_e.html
The Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF) promotes the
effective use of career development information and professionalism
among those who provide career development services.
http://www.canadaprospects.com/ccc/nav.cfm?l=e
The Canada Career Consortium is a national organization of public and
private sector partners that provides leadership in the integrated use
of career and labour market information.
http://makingcareersense.org/default.htm
Making Career Sense of Labour Market Information is a resource designed
primarily for career and training practitioners. It helps them to
assess socioeconomic and labour market concepts, trends, and issues. It
also provides practical advice on how to research labour market
information and use it effectively in career development processes.
