The following recorded webinars are free. Just click the link provided for each webinar, sit back and enjoy.

RECORDED WEBINARS 
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES AND LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION
Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades Resource Sharing Fair https://vimeo.com/484105115
Representatives from Community Literacy of Ontario, the College Sector Committee for Adult Upgrading and the Tri-County Literacy Network share some of their favourite resources and expertise to help support LBS agencies who have learners with apprenticeship/skilled trades goals.
LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION: Making It Work for You https://vimeo.com/434007908
Community Literacy of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board Administrators (CESBA) are proud to present this webinar exploring Labour Market Information (LMI) and how it can be useful support learners with goals related to education, apprenticeship and employment. This webinar is facilitated by Anthony Mantione, Senior Economist from the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC), and Helen Cranley, Director of the Information Management and Strategy Branch (Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development). As well, you will find a summary of the Webinar Highlights HERE and you can access the Resources and Tools document HERE.
LBS BEST PRACTICES
TRAINING VIDEO – Serving Under-Represented Groups in LBS https://vimeo.com/918034550 CLO has researched and developed this video which explores success stories and promising practices used when serving under-represented learners in LBS programs.
TRAINING VIDEO – The Skills for Success Resources https://vimeo.com/871923099 This training video provides a review of the newly developed Skills for Success curricula resources on the LBS Resources Forum website. The video reviews the different resources topic areas and formats, and provides guidance on accessing and utilizing these new curricula resources effectively.
WEBINAR – Supporting the New Skills for Success Curriculum Resources https://vimeo.com/843887756 Provides a review of the Skills for Success resources, showcasing alignment with the OALCF and offering guidance on accessing and utilizing these resources effectively.
WEBINAR – Using Video as a Marketing Tool for LBS Programs https://vimeo.com/843881930 Explores effective video marketing strategies for LBS programs, and serves as a resource to support program goals, including building partnerships with local employers and stakeholders.
Skills for Success-ful Outcomes https://vimeo.com/808106837 On March 7, 2023, Community Literacy of Ontario was pleased to host a very successful webinar called “Skills for Success-ful Outcomes.”
In this webinar, Guest Speaker, Jane Tuer, reviewed the innovative strategies and tools available on the Skills for Success website and how they relate to the OALCF. The webinar slide deck and handouts are available here: https://www.communityliteracyofontario.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/Recording-Promotion-NEWS-Skills-for-S.pdf.
Learner Recruitment Strategies & Identifying Your Customer Personas https://vimeo.com/745004236 Watch this Learner Recruitment webinar to hear about the innovative strategies and promising new practices implemented by LBS agencies. And, in our increasingly online world, learn how to use the marketing tactic of identifying your “Customer Personas” to more efficiently connect with your learners online and on social media platforms.
Upskilling & Displaced Workers – A Tale of Two Ontario LBS Pilot Projects  https://vimeo.com/681418750

Need some inspiration? Then watch Community Literacy of Ontario’s webinar on “Upskilling & Displaced Workers – A Tale of Two Ontario LBS Pilot Projects.’ Join us to hear about the innovative strategies and programming implemented by two LBS agencies: Adult Language and Learning (Chatham) and Community Learning Alternatives (Belleville).  

These pilot projects are part of the “National Research Project on Displaced Workers” hosted by Decoda Literacy Solutions in British Columbia. CLO serves on the advisory committee for this important project, and we will highlight the helpful resources created as part of this initiative. 

 

Digital Resilience in Uncertain Times – LBS Stories and Strategies

 

https://vimeo.com/563351486
2020 served up disruptions, challenges, and uncertainty throughout the year. Ontario’s Literacy and Basic Skills organizations worked quickly to find unique solutions to meet their clients’ needs online and from a distance.

Community Literacy of Ontario interviewed several community-based LBS organizations and heard the stories of how organizations pivoted to make it through the difficult adjustment period of transitioning to remote service delivery.

Join us to hear the inspirational stories of three LBS agencies: People, Words & Change, Spark Employment Services and The Literacy Group in our “Digital Resilience in Uncertain Times – LBS Stories and Strategies” webinar.

WEBINAR – Service Coordination:

Perspectives on Partnering and Planning in LBS

https://vimeo.com/521961800 This is an informative webinar, looking at different views of Service Coordination as it interlinks with the stages of LBS Learner Plans. Through presentation and discussion we will explore:

• What is service coordination?
• What types of coordination are common in LBS?
• How can we integrate service coordination with learner plan development and supervision?
• What are some examples from various LBS delivery agencies across the province?
• How has the Covid 19 pandemic affected our service coordination?
• What can we do to build better bridges?

This webinar provides an opportunity for CLO to share some of its 2020 research on this important topic and will also provide participants an opportunity to share their experiences and knowledge. As well, you will find a summary of the Webinar Highlights HERE.

FACEBOOK DEMYSTIFIED: How Facebook Can Super-charge Your Marketing https://vimeo.com/344572776
 Is it time to go from drab to fab? Would you like to learn how to super-charge your LBS agency’s Facebook Page? Are you interested in learning best practices, tips and tricks to enhance your marketing and community engagement on Facebook? Then be sure to view Community Literacy of Ontario’s “Facebook Demystified” webinar. This webinar was originally delivered live on June 12, 2019.

As well, we are pleased to share the accompanying “Tips and Tools” highlights that summarize this webinar. You can access the PDF here.

“HANDS ON, SKILLS UP!” Experiential Learning in LBS” https://vimeo.com/325446210 On March 6 and 19, 2019, Community Literacy of Ontario held two webinars that shared successful approaches to experiential learning in LBS. We briefly overviewed our research, then guest speakers shared initiatives happening in their LBS programs.
“Occupational Curriculum Online Resource Fair”
https://vimeo.com/246294281
On December 5, 2018 Community Literacy of Ontario held an Occupational Curriculum Online Resource Fair. CLO was delighted to bring together LBS practitioners from across Ontario to learn about some of the helpful occupational curriculum being used in LBS programs.
“HANDS ON, SKILLS UP!” Employment-Related Experiential Learning in LBS
https://vimeo.com/246294281
(Presented on November 30, and December 4, 2017) Community Literacy of Ontario conducted research into employment-related experiential learning opportunities in Literacy and Basic Skills programs in Ontario. In partnership with CESBA, the webinar shares the resulting knowledge with you! 
What’s Up? The State of Volunteerism in LBS
https://vimeo.com/237133289
Presented on Sept. 26 and 29, 2017, this interactive one-hour webinar, CLO explores strategies and resources to recruit, support, and engage volunteers in traditional roles and in new roles in LBS programming. Real-life examples showcase the state of volunteerism in LBS.
The Art of the Tweet 
https://vimeo.com/218631711
Presented on May 18, 2017, The Art of the Tweet explores how to build an impactful profile on Twitter and how to create Tweets to better promote your organization and engage your stakeholders.
Put Your Best Facebook Forward  http://vimeo.com/217703109 Presented on May 10, 2017, Put Your Best Facebook Forward we explore how to build an impactful profile on Facebook, and how to create posts to better promote your organization and engage your stakeholders.
Service Coordination in Literacy and Basic Skills – Trials and Tribulations http://vimeo.com/210285562 Presented March 23, 2017. Service Co-ordination is a top priority for LBS agencies to help meet the varied needs of the learners in your programs. And based on the needs of individual learners and the make-up of your communities, service co-ordination can be very different from learner to learner, and from community to community. In this interactive one-hour webinar, CLO discussed challenges, successes and best practices related to this important function. Real-life examples were shared to showcase agency struggles and agency successes.
Using Canadian Language Benchmarks to Improve the LBS Intake/Referral Process http://vimeo.com/192681726 November 2016 — Community Literacy of Ontario and CESBA present the “Using the Canadian Language Benchmarks to Improve the Literacy and Basic Skills Intake/Referral Process” webinar.
This informative webinar will improve your understanding of the Canadian Language Benchmarks and how they can be used to support effective intake and referrals for ESL learners in Literacy and Basic Skills programs. The webinar will increase your awareness of how the Canadian Language Benchmarks relate to workplace communication demands and of resources that support ESL learners’ communication skills. One tool that was featured was the Workplace Language Assessment Pre-screener tool which can be used to help make referrals for non-English speaking clients to the various learning and employment pathways.
Social Media Risk Management http://vimeo.com/156757925 February 2016 — CLO’s “Social Media Risk Management” – We all spend a lot of time online these days. We learn online, share resources, and connect with colleagues, family and friends. Much of the time we spend online involves social media – Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and more! But how do we stay safe, protect our privacy and manage our reputations while using social media? Learn about social media risk management including how to safeguard your privacy, protect your online reputation and more in this webinar.
Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Best Practices http://vimeo.com/156291615 February 2016 — CLO’s “Recipes for Success: OW and ODSP Best Practices” – Almost 40% of adult learners in Ontario’s LBS programs receive income through Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). We recognize these clients often have additional or more complex needs, and we want to help you meet them.In this 54-minute webinar, Summer Burton, of Literacy Link South Central presents resources to help you engage vulnerable OW and ODSP clients in LBS programming. The webinar will provide strategies to cultivate effective partnerships to support your OW and ODSP clients.
Mental Health Awareness http://vimeo.com/120709966 February 2015 — CLO’s “Mental Health Awareness” – In this 82-minute webinar, Wendy Stanyon, of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology discusses the symptoms of common mental illnesses and offers self-help strategies and treatment options. We encourage everyone to review the MINDSITE website prior to listening to the webinar to discover the information and tools on mental illness available. You must register on the site to access the information at: http://mymindsight.uoit.ca/
Social Media Marketing: Focus on Facebook http://vimeo.com/118813186 February 2015 — CLO’s “Social Media Marketing: Focus on Facebook” – In this 75-minute webinar, helpful tools and resources developed as part of CLO’s Social Media Marketing project are showcased. We will explore how to use Facebook in your marketing scheme. A basic knowledge of this technology is recommended.
Social Media Marketing: Taming Twitter http://vimeo.com/117429637 January 2015 — CLO’s “Social Media Marketing: Taming Twitter” – In this 75-minute webinar, helpful tools and resources developed as part of CLO’s Social Media Marketing project are showcased. Explore how your marketing may be enhanced by using one of the most popular social media technologies: Twitter. A basic knowledge of this technology is recommended.
Making the Magic Happen: Board Roles + Responsibilities http://vimeo.com/114774594 December 2014 — CLO’s “Making the Magic Happen: Board Roles + Responsibilities” webinar will be of particular interest to Executive Directors and Board Directors of not-for-profit boards in Ontario or anyone thinking of running for a board position.
Innovative Program Planning: A Case Study for Working with Ontario Works and First Nations Learners http://vimeo.com/108150809/ October 2014 — CLO’s “Innovative Program Planning: A Case Study for Working with Ontario Works and First Nations Learners” webinar will be of particular interest to Executive Directors and frontline staff. The staff at the Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) know that it takes creativity and innovation to make new programming succeed.  And CLO knows that Literacy and Basic Skills agencies are always interested in exploring options to help provide excellent services to their clients and their community stakeholders.  This two-hour webinar will lead you through a case study that focuses on a specialized program:  Introduction to Administration that VALA developed to meet the needs of Ontario Works clients and First Nations Learners in their community.You will learn about the challenges and the successes that VALA encountered along the way to service delivery. Participants will leave this webinar with strategies, promising practices and samples to help you implement new programming and provide seamless pathways.
LBS + Employers: Relationship Building http://vimeo.com/90546263 March 2014 — CLO’s “LBS and Employers: Relationship Building” webinar looks at how some LBS agencies are working with employers in their communities as well as the challenges and some of the possibilities. CLO will share examples from its research of how community-based agencies are linking with employers. CLO was joined by Community Learning Alternatives (Belleville) and the Literacy Council of South Temiskaming (Haileybury) to talk about how they have been able to engage with employers in their regions. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from literacy colleagues and perhaps to be inspired by the possibilities.
Innovation + LBS = Success http://vimeo.com/89515705 March 2014 — CLO’s “Innovation + LBS = Success” webinar shares innovative partnerships developed in a variety of literacy agencies to link literacy with Ontario Works, employers, and the local community. You will learn all about some great initiatives happening around our province. Prepare to be inspired! 
Literacy and OW Best Practices http://vimeo.com/80493339 November 2013 — “LBS & OW: Best Practices in Serving OW Clients” was presented by Keith Harford, a long-time LBS instructor and former CLO Board member. In the webinar, Keith shared findings from CLO’s research conducted with members about their experiences working with OW clients. Keith also shared helpful resources, effective teaching strategies and promising practices for successfully working with this client group.
Service Coordination Success Stories  http://vimeo.com/63662920 April 2013 — In this webinar, CLO highlights the benefits of effective service coordination and of creating seamless client pathways between local delivery agencies. The webinar also showcased various success stories from around Ontario.
 NUMERACY IN ACTION
Growing Numeracy Skills – Resources to Support the Understand and Use Numbers Competency http://vimeo.com/158385699 March 2016 –Community Literacy of Ontario presents a webinar that showcases a multitude of resources that support the development of numeracy skills within the Understand and Use Numbers competency.
In this 67-minute webinar, Joyce Bigelow, a respected Literacy and Basic Skills practitioner, highlights what has been blooming recently in the LBS numeracy domain. Joyce shares examples of practical and user-friendly resources and she also plants some new ideas on how to use these resources in your programs. .
Manage Money, Manage Time http://vimeo.com/125076737 March 2015 — CLO’s “Manage Money, Manage Time” – In this webinar, Community Literacy of Ontario outlines the new modules for the OALCF Numeracy in Action.
Use Measures, Manage Data and Additional Resources http://vimeo.com/124536807 March 2015 — CLO’s “Use Measures, Manage Data and Additional Resources” – In this webinar, Community Literacy of Ontario outlines the new modules for the OALCF Numeracy in Action.
 CONNECTING LBS SERVICE DELIVERY AND THE OALCF SERIES – 2014
Literacy Basics’ Information and Referral Module http://vimeo.com/83774315  Information and Referral is the first of the five services provided by LBS Service Delivery Agencies to individuals, partner agencies and the community. This webinar was delivered to LBS practitioners on Thursday, January 9, 2014 and showcased elements from CLO’s Information and Referral module from its Literacy Basics Training website.
Literacy Basics’ Assessment Module  http://vimeo.com/84874250  On Thursday, January 23, 2014, CLO delivered this webinar to LBS practitioners to review highlights of its Literacy Basics’ Assessment module. Particular attention was focused on MTCU’s requirements for this service delivery function.
Literacy Basics’ Learner Plan Development Module  http://vimeo.com/86047580 Every learner is unique and on Thursday, February 6, 2014 CLO’s webinar provided an overview of the components from CLO’s Learner Plan Development module hosted on the Literacy Basics Training website.
Literacy Basics’ Training Module  http://vimeo.com/88360639  On Thursday, March 6, 2014, CLO provided LBS practitioners with an overview of its new Literacy Basics module featuring the service delivery function of Training. The webinar sharex highlights from the module’s components and how they can be used for practitioner training.
Literacy Basics’ Follow-up Module  http://vimeo.com/89622386  This webinar was delivered by CLO on Thursday, March 20, 2014 and provided an overview of the Follow-Up module on Literacy Basics training website. CLO shared how the module can help establish and maintain a process for receiving ongoing feedback and information from other service providers int he community, from employers where appropriate, and from learners.
LITERACY AND BASIC SKILLS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LEADING THE WAY WEBINAR SERIES -2012

Leadership and Performance Management in LBS

 http://vimeo.com/5443559 This webinar provides an overview of performance management systems. It also highlights the critical role of leaders in an outcomes-based service model and the connection between performance management and service excellence. (November 2012)
Business Intelligence and Reports  http://vimeo.com/55138296  This webinar focuses on two of the three components of the LBS PMS:

  • The Performance Measurement Framework: the service quality standard, core measures and organiational capacity
  • Business Intelligence: the use of CaMS data and reports to make evidence-based decisions and service improvements. The Detailed Service Quality Report will be reviewed in detail.  (December 2012)
Continuous Improvement and Data Analysis http://vimeo.com/55478468 This webinar focuses on the third component of LBS PMS – Continuous Improvement: the integration of measuring and planning into the fabric of the organization. It shows how data “tells a story” of past performance and provides key information to support future-focused evidence-based decision making from agency, regional, sector and provincial perspectives. (December 2012)
 REDUCING RISK / PROTECTING PEOPLE WEBINAR SERIES – 2013
 Privacy  http://vimeo.com/52630059 Privacy is an extremely important topic for LBS agencies, to MTCU, to other government ministries and to the general public. This webinar provides tools, resources and training to help improve risk management policies and processes. (November 2012)
 Cyber Risks http://vimeo.com/57610015  CLO provides a one hour webinar on cyber risk. An overview of issues to consider are presented and examples of good practices, checklists, real-life examples and sample policies on social media and digital learning. (January 2013)
 Safety & Security  http://vimeo.com/60569824  The first priority of risk management is protecting people, and that means keeping staff, learners, volunteers and visitors safe and secure. Risk management must incorporate physical safety and security. (February 2013)
 Risk to Reputation  http://vimeo.com/62194802  Risk to reputation is a concern regardless of what activities literacy agencies are involved with.  Whether it’s an issue of human resources management, financial management, protecting privacy, marketing, safety and security, teaching, partnering, fundraising or communicating. Reputations can take yars to build and just a moment to damage. This video shares tips and strategies for building and maintaining a strong reputation. (March 2013)
EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO WEBINAR SERIES – 2012
 An Overview of the OALCF and Assessment  http://vimeo.com/39025327  March 2012; Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
 The OALCF: Exploring Assessment Tools and Development an Assessment Strategy  http://vimeo.com/39350856  March 2012; Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities