'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 [email protected] 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.