Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary New Brunswick

Institution	Canadian Literacy and Learning Network; DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated (Canada)
Titel	Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. Summary New Brunswick
Quelle	(2012), (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Costs; Income; Adult Literacy; Welfare Services; Reading Skills; Competence; Best Practices; Educational Quality; Skill Development; Economic Impact; Surveys; Correlation; Educational Finance; Expenditures; Outcomes of Education; Statistical Analysis; Canada; International Adult Literacy Survey + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Cost; Kosten; Einkommen; Fürsorgeeinrichtung; Reading skill; Lesefertigkeit; Kompetenz; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Ökonomische Determinanten; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Korrelation; Bildungsfonds; Ausgaben; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Statistische Analyse; Kanada
Abstract	Canadians share a common interest in finding ways to raise incomes and reduce dependence on income support programs. Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated have produced a report that explores the potential of an investment in adult literacy to simultaneously raise Canadians earnings and reduce government expenditures on Employment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Social Assistance benefits. This summary presents highlights from the main report and key findings for New Brunswick. The analysis examined the costs and savings associated with moving every Canadian with a Level 1 or 2 rank on the international scale of literacy achievement to Level 3. Research suggests that Level 3 proficiency is needed for Canada to compete on global markets. Findings include: (1) Assuming "best practice" instruction, a one-time investment of $1.032 billion over 5 years would be required to raise the skills of all adults in Canada to Level 3.; (2) If this investment was made, earnings for New Brunswick adults who receive literacy upgrading are estimated to rise by $2.79 billion, or an average of $4,589/worker annually.; and (3) If this investment was made total savings of $95 million could be realized in New Brunswick. [For "Investing in Upskilling: Gains for Individuals, Employers and Government. In Focus: Benefit Receipt Payments," see ED565189.] (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Canadian Literacy and Learning Network. 342A Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M6. Tel: 613-563-2464; Fax: 613-563-2504; e-mail: clln@literacy.ca; Web site: http://www.literacy.ca
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01