Monthly Archives: September 2010

Turn your company into a "learning organization"

Celebrate the spirit of Learn @ Work Week Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization, defined learning organizations as: “Organizations where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly … Continue reading

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Scholarship winners are role models for women in the skilled trades

For Immediate Release, September 17, 2010 Burlington, ON: Four students in the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) Enhanced General Carpentry program were recognized with scholarships at a ceremony held yesterday at The Centre for Skills Development & Training. The four … Continue reading

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Adult & continuing education is an important part of lifelong learning

Re: “Kickin' it old-school: The rise of the mature student”, Globe & Mail, September 3, 2010 Natalie Stechyson's article focused on mature students in university. For many adult learners who are retraining to advance their careers, sometimes a university or … Continue reading

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