International Adult Learners' Week

International Adult Learners' WeekFrom April 2-9, 2011, Community Adult Learning Councils, community literacy programs, and post-secondary institutions in communities across Alberta joined the provinces and territories and 40 other countries to celebrate International Adult Learners’ Week.

This worldwide event is organized annually by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to recognize the achievements of adult learners and promote the importance of lifelong learning.

Events Across Alberta 

Every year, Advanced Education and Technology invites post-secondary and community organizations to join the celebrations by organizing events or activities that highlight the value and importance of lifelong learning.

These are some of the activities that happened near you:

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Calgary
Location
Date/Time 		 Language Research Centre, University of Calgary, Craigie Hall Room D-420
April 5, 2011, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Event 

Lifelong Language Learning: Benefits for 21st Century Global Citizens
Please join us for a panel discussion on the importance of lifelong language learning, multilingualism and multiculturalism. This panel brings together experts from a variety of organizations in Calgary to share their views on the importance of language learning in the 21st century, and its relevance to us as Calgarians, Canadians and global citizens.

Host Organization Language Research Centre
Contact  (403) 220-5308
www.ucalgary.ca/lrc
Location
Date/Time		 MacEwan Student Centre, Cassio A/B
April 7, 2011, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Event

The Role of Career Planning and Lifelong Learning in Creating Life Success
Everyone is welcome to attend this engaging workshop offered by Career Development Specialist Carol Wert of the Student Success Centre. This interactive workshop is designed to enable you to develop better self-awareness, make better career and educational choices, manage the career change process, and create the success in life you desire.

Host Organization Student Success Centre, University of Calgary
Contact (403) 220-8155
www.ucalgary.ca/ssc
Drayton Valley

Location
Date/Time

Campus Alberta Drayton Valley
April 5, 2011, 7:00 p.m.

Event

3rd Annual FUN Scrabble Night
Join us for fun Scrabble. It is a FREE event. You do not have to register. Refreshments will be provided.

Host Organization

Drayton Valley Adult Literacy Society & Drayton Valley Community Learning

Contact

(780) 621-1722 / http://www.dvreadandlearn.com/ (Drayton Valley Adult Literacy Society)
(780) 542-3373 / http://www.dvcommunitylearning.ca/ (Drayton Valley Community Learning)
Edmonton

Location
Date/Time

Abbottsfield Mall (3210 - 118 Avenue)
April 2, 2011, 9:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Event

Never Ending Learning Conference
This conference is organized by adult literacy learners for other learners and tutors. We welcome Laurie Greenwood as our keynote speaker. Each registrant will take part in two 1.5 hour workshops (choosing from 10 options). We will close with a Celebration of Learning (sponsored by Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association - ECALA), featuring stories primarily from adult literacy learners. Mayor Stephen Mandel and author Marina Endicott will also be joining us at this celebration.

Host Organization

The Learning Centre Literacy Association, in partnerships with the Centre for Family Literacy, P.A.L.S Project Adult Literacy Society, and Edmonton John Howard Society.

Contact

(780) 471-2598
http://tlcla.org/
Location
Date/Time		 Jasper Avenue Room 2-926 (University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, 10230 Jasper Ave.)
April 6, 2011, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Event THE CASE FOR CACE: How your CACE Certificate Opens Doors and Creates Opportunity
The University of Alberta Faculty of Extension will host a panel discussion on the importance of continuing adult education. The panel discussion will feature Kim Arsenault, Walter Archer, Doug Lofstrand and Vicky Worrell.
Host Organization University of Alberta Faculty of Extension
Contact (780) 492-7237
http://www.extension.ualberta.ca/cace/index.aspx
Location
Date/Time		 Room 5-142, City Centre Campus
April 6 and April 7, 2011, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Event
  1. Project Management: An Art of Virtuous Persuasion (April 6th, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.)
  2. The Power of Networking (April 7th, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.)

Join MacEwan University for two FREE activities to support the power and importance of lifelong learning. Sessions are open to the general public. RSVP by March 31.

Host Organization MacEwan University
Contact (780) 497-5214
www.macewan.ca/business/CE
Location
Date/Time		 Centre for Family Literacy (11456 Jasper Ave.)
April 13, 2011, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Event Learn Together Grow Together
Learners and tutors will come together to celebrate their past year's learnings. We will be showcasing our new resources and providing iPad training.
Host Organization Centre for Family Literacy
Contact  (780) 421-7323
www.famlit.ca 
Forty Mile
Location
Date/Time		 Foremost, AB
Deadline for Essay is April 7, 2011
Event Essay Writing Contest
Write an essay telling us how lifelong learning benefits your health, wellness, quality of life on how lifelong learning has changed your personal/professional life.  Essay must be 500 words or less. The winning essay will be published in our local paper and the winner will receive a free e-reader!
Host Organization Forty Mile Community Adult Learning Association
Contact (403) 867-3973
Grande Prairie
Location
Date/Time		 Lions Learning Centre (9625 Prairie Road)
April 4-8, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Event Silent Auction
Over the past month, our adult learners participated in the creation of a learning quilt. For International Adult Learners' Week (April 4-8, 2011), the finished quilt will be on display in the foyer of the Lions Learning Centre. We invite you to come by to view the quilt and make a silent auction bid to raise money for our Family English program.
Host Organization Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning
Contact (780) 539-6077
www.gpcll.com
Lloydminster
Location
Date/Time		 Stockade Convention Centre
April 2, 2011, 11:45 - 1:30 / April 30, 2011 5:00 - 9:30
Event
  1. Kick-off Luncheon with Kordell Norton - "Becoming Incredible: How to Build the Missing Strucutre for Awesome Leadership that Inspires, Motivates and Creates Greatness."
  2. Wrap-up Event featuring Patricia Katz - "Press Pause Press On: Bring Balance and Perspective to Work and Life."
Host Organization Lloydminster Learning Council Association
Contact (780) 875-5763
www.lloydlearningcouncil.org
Red Deer

Location
Date/Time

Henday Association for Lifelong Learning (#2, 4407-49th Street, Innisfail, AB)
April 7, 2011, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Event
  1. Workshop 1: Roots and Connections: A Culturally ESL Curriculum for Community Orientation
    ESL program planning and instruction through an intercultural lens. This workshop will familiarize participants with the Roots and Connections resources with a focus on playing the role of a cultural bridge for newcomers. This event is open to all participants. The workshop will be video-conferenced.Workshops #2 and #3 will be presented on April 14th and April 21.
  2. Digital Camera and Emailing Pictures
    Participants will learn digital camera tips and tricks. They will download pictures to the computers and learn file management practices. Participants will also learn to attach pictures in an email, and to zip files to email several pictures at one time.  The workshop will be video-conferenced.
Host Organization Henday Association for Lifelong Learning
Contact (403) 227-2866
Smoky Lake

Location
Date/Time

Smoky Lake County and Area
April 9th, 2011 issue of the Smoky Lake Signal
Event Check out the April 9, 2011 issue of the Smoky Lake Signal to learn more about International Adult Learners' Week 2011.  Learners who have participated in a Smoky Lake County Community Learning Council course, as well as those who attended the 10th Annual Women's Conference, have been entered in a draw to win a leather briefcase.  Winners will be announced in the April 9th issue of the Smoky Lake Signal. 
Host Organization Smoky Lake County Community Learning Council
Contact (780) 636-2024
Smoky River

Location
Date/Time

Club Alouette, Falher
April 5, 2011, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Event

Spelling Bee
Join us for a toonie lunch and the Spelling Bee: business/agencies vs. businesses/agencies.

Host Organization

Smoky River Community Adult Learning Council & Literacy

Contact

(780) 837-3013
http://www.smokyrivercalc.ca

Location
Date/Time		 Lakeside Motor Inn Restaurant, McLennan
April 7, 2011, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Event Spelling Bee
Join us for pizza and the Spelling Bee: businesses/agencies vs. businesses/agencies.
Host Organization Smoky River Community Adult Learning Council & Literacy
Contact (780) 837-3013
http://www.smokyrivercalc.ca
Vermilion
Location
Date/Time		 CLASS (5008 - 49 Avenue, Vermilion)
April 9, 2011, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Event CLASS Open House
Join us for a tour of our new location and learning lab. We will be giving demonstrations of our new computer software for Learning Essentials, GED Prep, and the Ready to Work series.  Giveaways to celebrate and promote our services to adtuls for lifelong learning and literacy are also available. Come and see us about increasing your learning, employability skills and potential.
Host Organization Vermilion River Community Literacy for Adult Students Services (CLASS)
Contact (780) 853-2000
http://www.classab.ca/
Wetaskiwin
Location
Date/Time		 Wetaskiwin Public Library (5002 - 51 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB)
April 5, 2011, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event

Just Say Yes to Community Inclusion Workshop
Please RSVP for this FREE presentation, networking session and interactive discussion. Hear from All Abilities Welcome speaker Mia Fairley, an active advocate for persons with disabilities.

Target Audience: Persons with disabilities, recreation providers, municipal staff, recreation therapists, and other interested participants.

Host Organization Wetaskiwin Public Library
Contact

(780) 361-4447
mkhetarpal@wetaskiwin.ca
http://www.wetaskiwinpubliclibrary.ab.ca/

Location
Date/Time		 Wetaskiwin Public Library (5002 - 51 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB)
April 11, 2011, 12:00-3:00 and 3:00-6:00, depending on interest.
Event

Above and Below the Waterline Workshop
Please RSVP for this FREE program will be led by Douglas Parsons from Parsons Development. The Waterline Model is an easy-to-use principle for interpreting cultural motivations in your multicultural workplace. You will use this model as a practical tool to discuss critical incidents.

Target Audience: Decision makers, owners, managers, supervisors, co-workers, temporary immigrant workers, first, second and third generation workers, indigenous workers, ESL instructors, programmers, HR staff, community leaders and champions.

Host Organization Wetaskiwin Public Library
Contact (780) 361-4447
mkhetarpal@wetaskiwin.ca
http://www.wetaskiwinpubliclibrary.ab.ca/