Articles with information about finding a job, living in Canada, banking, and studying.
The Easy Reading Career Planning Series includes Work and You Book 1 and Work and You Book 2 workbooks, plus guidelines for teachers, tutors and career advisors.
Additional topics: job profiles, dictionary, find a job, keep your job
The titles are focused on Alberta but the core information is quite useful and could be adapted.
There is a workbook and an online course for newcomers hoping to find a job in food processing occupations. The course provides instruction in job skills, job-specific language, vocabulary and pronunciation, Canadian workplace culture, workplace documents, and health and safety. This is a joint-project of the Alberta government and Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES); it is open to all newcomers to Canada.
A resource from TD Bank and ABC Money Matters, this resource provides clear information on why learners need to file a tax return and the various benefits that flow from taxes. A chart breaks down various government benefits (Canada Child Benefit, Old Age Security, etc) that flow from taxes and who they are for. There are no suggested classroom activities with this resource, however a link is provided for information on free tax clinics.
This resource offers two sections that instructors might find useful: Mature Workers and Non-Regulated Skilled and Semi-Skilled Occupations.
