Literacy
HRSDC has defined Literacy as:
"The ability to
understand and employ printed
information in daily activities at
home, at work and in the community -
to achieve one's goals, and to
develop one's knowledge and
potential."
Essential Skills
HRSDC has defined Essential Skills
as:
"Essential Skills are
the skills needed for work, learning
and life. They provide the
foundation for learning all other
skills and enable people to evolve
with their jobs and adapt to
workplace change."
The Government of
Canada as well as other national and
international agencies have
identified and validated the
nine essential skills listed below.
