Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Northern Adult Basic Education Program
Agreement Number:
2021-CN-000653
Agreement Value:
$4,038,194.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 2, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
Nunavut Arctic College will undertake the following activities in fiscal 2021 to 2023 in support of Adult Basic Education, which include hiring a coordinator and Elders to deliver programing, obtain the hardware components to support, develop and enhance on-line course conversions due to covid 19 restrictions. This will be accomplished by purchasing/shipping learning materials for 25 communities, including connectivity hardware and laptops. Attempts will be made for staff to travel participate in meetings/conferences and professional development, as well as to communities when possible in support of on-line implementation. It is anticipated that this project will enable Nunavut’s Adult Basic Education students to continue on their learning path and better equip and organize Nunavut Arctic College in adapting their activities to new learning platforms and their offerings for distance learning, thereby preparing their students for potential changes to Nunavut’s labour market and available employment.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
This prject will lead to better educational outcomes for adult learners in Nunavut and increased opportunities for future employment. It is anticipated that this project will create 12 new jobs and maintain 1 existing.
Location:
IQALUIT, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0
Reference Number:
0780-2020-2021-Qrt4-0000048
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
NUNAVUT ARCTIC COLLEGE
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
Program:
Northern Adult Basic Education Program
Program Purpose:
The goal of the NABEP is to improve access to adult basic education, such as literacy and numeracy, so working-age Northerners are better positioned to participate in the labour market.