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Work and you book 1 : make some job choices

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This is the first of two Work and You Books in the Easy Reading Career Planning Series. The series is written at a grade 2 to 3 reading level. It helps adults with low literacy or English as... More ≫

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This is the first of two Work and You Books in the Easy Reading Career Planning Series. The series is written at a grade 2 to 3 reading level. It helps adults with low literacy or English as Second Language expand their knowledge of occupations and choose an occupational goal. In the Work and You Books, this occupational goal is described as the "best job". This was done to help readers clearly identify their top occupational choice (goal) from among a number of other satisfactory choices. Work and You Book 1: Make Some Job Choices - This workbook uses stories and exercises to help adults with low literacy choose an occupational (job) goal. They will do a brief self-assessment, learn about different jobs and create a list of 1 to 3 jobs to investigate. Work and You Book 2: Decide on a Job - In this workbook, adults with low literacy research and evaluate the short list of jobs they created in Work and You Book 1. In the end they will choose an occupational goal to pursue.

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Job profiles dictionary

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Dictionary for defining difficult words in the Easy Reading Job Profiles publication.

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Self-employment : is it for me?

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Thinking of becoming your own boss? This primer outlines the benefits and challenges of self-employment and examines the motivation, skills, traits and background of successful entrepreneurs. It... More ≫

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Thinking of becoming your own boss? This primer outlines the benefits and challenges of self-employment and examines the motivation, skills, traits and background of successful entrepreneurs. It explores the various forms of self-employment and how to get started in business. There are hints to get you thinking about innovative products and services, information on writing business plans and more.

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Alberta labour market outlook . . .

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Provides a quick snapshot in PowerPoint format about Alberta's labour market condition.

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Career and workplace resources catalogue

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This Catalogue features a wide selection of publications and posters about career planning, the workplace, human resources strategies for employers and the labour market. Here you'll find... More ≫

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This Catalogue features a wide selection of publications and posters about career planning, the workplace, human resources strategies for employers and the labour market. Here you'll find resources to help you make informed decisions about your career, learning and employment.

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Labour force statistics : Alberta highlights [2011]

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Monthly highlights of the Alberta labour market for 2011.

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Alberta labour force statistics : seasonally adjusted [2011]

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Monthly comparison of labour force statistics (seasonally adjusted), including unemployment rates by region, major cities, age and gender, and employment rates by industry.

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Alberta career and industry outlook : economic and other trends affecting the world of work to 2015

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This publication explores the global and provincial trends affecting Alberta's economy and society. These trends have an impact on occupations in the province and knowing about them can affect... More ≫

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This publication explores the global and provincial trends affecting Alberta's economy and society. These trends have an impact on occupations in the province and knowing about them can affect business and career planning decisions. This publication analyzes the changing economic, social, demographic, technological, workplace and other trends affecting industries and labour markets in Alberta. It also provides an outlook for 18 of Alberta's major industries and 130 occupational groups. Understanding trends and industry and occupation forecasts can help you better prepare for the future. Is a certain industry's future bright or not? Will growth in a specific occupation be above or below average? Alberta Career and Industry Outlook will help you answer these questions and many others.

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Engaging the mature worker : an action plan for Alberta

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In 2006 the Government of Alberta acknowledged the need to increase the labour force participation of mature workers in its comprehensive labour force strategy, Building and Educating Tomorrow’s... More ≫

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In 2006 the Government of Alberta acknowledged the need to increase the labour force participation of mature workers in its comprehensive labour force strategy, Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce. Between October 2007 and February 2008 an online public consultation on Alberta’s aging workforce gathered input from Albertans, and following this the government developed an action plan to support increased labour force participation of mature workers. The action plan identifies four overarching goals to support mature workers in the labour force: engage employers; support mature workers; promote active aging; and promote a supportive policy environment.

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Alberta profile : population, labour force, education, employment, unemployment, income - 2006 census analysis

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This report, Alberta Profile, is one of three reports in the Alberta 2006 Census Analysis series that present results and analyses with findings from the 2006 Canadian Census. The Alberta 2006... More ≫

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This report, Alberta Profile, is one of three reports in the Alberta 2006 Census Analysis series that present results and analyses with findings from the 2006 Canadian Census. The Alberta 2006 Census Analysis series focuses on labour market activities in Alberta and, where available, includes analysis for the current and previous Census year(s) and makes comparisons between Alberta and the Canada statistics. The other two reports in the series are Aboriginal People in Alberta and Persons with Disabilities Profile.

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