Vocations and learning: Studies in Vocational and Professional Education
Dr. Stephen Billett, Editor School of Vocational,Technology and Arts Education, Faculty of Education,
Griffith University. AUSTRALIA Email: S.Billett@griffith.edu.au
TheWork
and Learning Network... is a community of individuals
and organizations that has come together to engage
in research related to work and learning policy
and practice. The Network
has a Western Canadian focus and the members
of the Network are interested in issues relating
to diversity, equity and workplace reform. Read more...
WLN 2010 SEMINAR SERIES
Title:
Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA): Implications for AlbertaTeacher Certification
Presenters: * Marc Prefontaine, Alberta Education Teacher Development and Certification * Mark Yurick, Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, Alberta Teachers' Association
Moderator: Bonnie Watt-Malcolm, Assistant Professor, Secondary Education
A recording of the January 27th session, Teacher Workforce Planning in the Changing Economy can be accessed HERE. Using the arrow keys at the lower left side of the screen, I would recommend that you advance the session to 9:10 when Mr. Clarke begins his presentation.
Career development and workplace learning strategies, the role of leadership and diversity in society and business, the importance of developing skills for the future workforce, economic growth through learning communities, the need for apprenticeship training and “second career” starts.
Workshop Karibuni: Exploring the experiences, challenges and barriers faced by immigrants coming to Canada
Karibuni offers workshops to help participants explore the experiences, challenges and barriers facing newcomers to Canada. Ways are identified to build equitable and inclusive spaces for immigrants in their new communities. ...more
WLN SEMINARRESOURCES
Topic: Alberta Government Initiatives to Support the Settlement and Integration of Newcomers
Presenter:
Margaret Overland, Director, Integration Programs, Immigration Policy and Programs, Alberta Employment and Immigration Read more>>
AUDIO PODCAST OF PRESENTATION:
A description of Alberta governments initiatives, Temporary foreign workers, Language training and Qualification Recognition.
The results of the member survey conducted in March 2009 over a three and half week period are presented in this report. The purpose of the report was to gather information about the WLN members, their areas of interest, what aspects of the network they accessed, future events and research interests. This information will help to insure that the Work and Learning Network continues to strive to meet the interests of its diverse membership to the best of our ability. Report
Monthly broadcasts are intended to share information about upcoming events (e.g., conferences, meetings, seminars) and publications (books, articles, reports) related to work and learning. Members of the WLN are invited to participate in these broadcasts by forwarding items of interest related to work and learning to Julie Salembier (WLN Administrator) at wln@ualberta.ca. Each broadcast will be electronically mailed out in the middle of the month and the deadline for submissions will be the 14th of each month. We welcome your participation! Dr. Alison Taylor
Director, Work and Learning Network
The Work and Learning Network for Research and Policy is located in the
Department of Educational Policy Studies
at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
accessed, future events and research interests. This information will help to insure that the Work and Learning Network continues to strive to meet the interests of its diverse membership to the best of our ability. 
