SkillsPlus is a new government initiative to enable British Columbians to gain essential skills demanded by today’s workplace.
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Essential Skills – What Are They?
Essential skills are those needed for work, learning and life, according to Human Resources and Social Development Canada, which has done extensive research in this area. These skills “provide the foundation for learning all other skills and enable people to evolve with their jobs and adapt to workplace change.” They are:
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
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