Tools, Assessments, and Training Support

Tools

A series of tools have been developed to help individuals and organizations address workplace essential skills challenges.

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Order Kit Folders

Two kit folders are available to order:

  • Literacy and Essential Skills Kit Folder (catalogue number: WP-032-01-10)
  • Essential Skills and Apprenticeship Kit Folder (catalogue number: WP-139-10-09)

To order, include the catalogue number, and place your order:

  • by fax: 819-953-7260
  • by mail:
    Publications/Distribution Unit
    HRSDC Communications Branch
    140 Promenade du Portage
    Place du Portage, Phase IV, Level 10
    Gatineau, Québec
    K1A 0J9

The tools have been organized into three steps to facilitate the improvement of essential skills.

Use these tools to:

  • learn about essential skills and how they contribute to getting and keeping a job and being successful at work;
  • communicate the importance of essential skills; and
  • understand how essential skills are used in the trades.

Use these tools to:

  • better understand essential skills needed for the workplace;
  • help identify essential skills strengths and areas to consider for improvement;
  • ensure workers have the essential skills to get the job done; and
  • inform training and career decisions.

Note: these tools are not formal essential skills assessments.

Use these tools to:

  • support essential skills upgrading;
  • integrate essential skills into the workplace; and
  • enhance existing training programs.