68% of adult Canadians need help to develop problem-solving skills required in today’s workplace. 42% of adult Canadians fall below the reading skill level needed to thrive in today’s society. 50% of adult Canadians need training to learn the basic math skills they need in order to lead more productive lives. “Upgrading employee skills is the most important strategy that companies intend to employ to meet their future labour needs”, according to Perrin Beatty, President & CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters.To compete & grow in today’s business world, a strategy for success is to encourage yand upgrade your employee’s skills. By offering development programs to your employers, the employer will:
- Develop stronger labour management relations
- Advance goals and profitability
- Increase job training ROI
- Improve health & safety record
- Increase retention and transferability
Employers will:
- Improve performance
- Become empowered
- Improve customer service
- Reduce errors
- Reduce abenteeism
Improving the skills of workders is a win-win for employees and employers alike.
The Literacy Councils of York-Simcoe (LCYS) provides a friendly learning environment where adult learners progress at their own pace. Programs are confidential and are offered at flexible times. Extended hours enable learners to upgrade their skills without disrupting their work schedule.
Courses include:
- Essential Skills (a confidential service for adults who want to upgrade their reading, numeracy and writing skills, in an e-learning format)
- *Effective Communication
- *Working with a Team
- *Self-Management
- *Organizational Skills
- *Analytical Skills
- *Computer Training
Contact lcys.ca for eligibility criteria.
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