About
Activate Learning is a literacy program focused on supporting and empowering the unique population of Newfoundland and Labrador. The program aims to increase and enhance access to quality literacy resources that align with the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success model:
- Skills for work and life
- Financial literacy
- Health literacy
Literacy organizations and community groups can use the resources to run a series of workshops on a number of topics, or focus on a select few based on the needs and interest of their learners.
Literacy resources can also be accessed directly through ABC Life Literacy Canada program websites:
- UP Skills for Work (skills for work and life)
- Money Matters (financial literacy)
- ABC Health Matters (health literacy)
Employability and life skills through UP Skills for Work
Intro to employability and life skills
Motivation
Attitude
Accountability
Presentation
Collaboration
Time Management
Adaptability
Stress Management
Reading
Writing
Numeracy
Digital
Problem Solving
Confidence
Communication
Creativity and Innovation
Financial Literacy through Money Matters
Spending plans*
Banking basics*
Borrowing money*
Ways to save*
Smart Shopping
What is a Bank?**
Ways to Pay**
Needs, Wants, and Spending Plans**
How to Use an ATM**
Understanding Your Paycheque**
Money Safety**
Facing Challenges**
*Custom workshops reflective of Indigenous Peoples culture and community also available.
**Adapted workshops to support people with diverse abilities.
Health Literacy through ABC Health Matters
Take charge of your health
Map out your health
Testimonials
“I appreciate the focus on skills as opposed to experience and education because it allows us to highlight our learners’ strengths, even if they feel they don’t have the traditional experience.” – Practitioner
“My favourite thing about this workshop was the sharing time and discussing that math skills are something we need to practice. Solving problems can be done differently by different people. You are not alone if you have math anxiety like I do. I worry about passing it on to my children. Math is so important because we use it everywhere, not just in our jobs but in our daily activities.” – Learner
