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Government of Saskatchewan Celebrates Adult Learners Week

Released on March 31, 2014

March 29 – April 6, 2014, has been named Adult Learners Week (ALW) in Canada.  The week promotes the importance of enhancing educational opportunities for the people of Saskatchewan.

“The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the value of adult education, the connection between learning to earning and what it means to our robust economy,” Advanced Education Minister Rob Norris said.  “As part of the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth we expect to add 60,000 more people to our workforce by 2020.  We have provided a record investment of $5.5 billion in post-secondary education so that adult learners and others can receive the training needed to participate in our dynamic labour market.”

Saskatchewan’s post-secondary system provides inclusive programming for adult learners to begin, continue, or enhance academic studies and training.  In 2014-15, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $25 million in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and foundational skills programs in Saskatchewan.  This will increase the number of ABE training seats to 8,580.  The 2014-15 budget also provides $31 million through the Provincial Training Allowance  for living allowances and child care for adult learners in ABE and short-term skills training programs.

Adult Learners Week is celebrated in many countries around the world.  The focus of Adult Learners Week this year is on participation, inclusion, equity and quality.

Adult Learners Week was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2000 and has been celebrated in Canada since 2002.

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For more information, contact:

Marieka Andrew
Advanced Education
Regina
Phone: 306-798-3170

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