Do you believe in the old adage: “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”? If yes, you might be making it harder for yourself to evolve. Think about someone who refuses to get rid of their rotary phone or …
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New Partnership Brings Better Training Options to South Western Ontario Workforces
Grade Learning and Bigger & Better Journey Join Forces to focus on Essential Skills required for employment and career success. Grade Learning (formerly Grade Expectations Learning Centres), Southern Ontario’s leader in individualized adult training and education since 1993 and Bigger …
The Three Craziest Days in Paul Rosen’s Life
Paralympic Gold Medalist Raul Rosen talks about the craziest days of his life and how he was told that he may not live past three months. The option that saved his life was to amputate his leg. “They didn’t cut …
College Student Literacy Needs Should be Prioritized According to HEQCO Study
A recent study released by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) shows that nearly 40 per cent of Ontario colleges have no programs in place to assess student literacy and that many students risk not completing their programs …
Paul Rosen’s Inspiration
Paralympic Gold Medalist Raul Rosen talks about what inspired him to try sledge hockey and who his biggest inspiration is. Share: Share on Facebook Buzz it up Share via MySpace Tweet about it Tell a friend by email
Looking for a Job? Why Work?
In his marketing blog, Seth Godin answers the question – “Why work?” – as follows: For the money To be challenged For the pleasure/calling of doing the work For the impact it makes on the world For the reputation you …
English as a Second Language – Total Language Immersion or Not?
There are as many ways to teach ESL as there are non-native English speakers. Two popular methods are total English language immersion and mixed English-native language teaching. One New Canadian shares her experience of immersion, “My aunt, the first thing …
Choosing your Career College – 5 Steps Towards What’s Next in your Career Training
With so many career colleges out there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. These 5 simple steps will help you choose the college most likely to help you reach your career goals. Know your goal: What job do you want to …
Grade Learning Announces Grade Futures Scholarship Fund
Facebook “Likes” to Translate into $25,000 for Deserving Ontarians We’re proud to introduce the Grade Futures Scholarship Fund: $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to five deserving Ontarians who demonstrate a strong desire to learn and succeed. A program like no …
Paul Rosen Struggles with Reading
In this video blog paralympic sledge hockey gold medalist Paul Rosen faces an enormous challenge: reading an article about sledge hockey aloud. His teacher, Lisa, starts with subject matter he’s familiar with in order to build his confidence so they …
