Project Overview
About Skills for Success
Skills for Success is a modernized skills model released by Employment and Social Development Canada, which identifies the foundational skills all Canadians need to succeed at work and in daily life. The revised framework includes refreshed definitions of existing skills from the previous framework, while introducing new skills to capture the current and evolving needs of Canadian society, both in learning and working.
Project Overview
The project seeks to validate Skills for Success by piloting newly developed skills training and evaluations to Adult Canadians.
In partnership with Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC), Bow Valley College will evaluate participant data contribution to inform and validate Skills for Success. Data analysis will be conducted to understand the level of skills gained in training and evaluation access. Research findings will be reported back to national stakeholders to support the ongoing work to better equip Canadians for the workforce.
The skills training and evaluation developed out of this project will focus on 4 key skill areas within the new model. This includes: reading, writing, numeracy, and digital skills.
To learn more about the project objectives, visit: Project Overview | Bow Valley College
Participant Recruitment
The Piloting Guide outlines how to use each of the recruitment resources below. Refer to the format guide for your cohort (paper or online) to learn when to implement the available resources.
Recruitment Email Templates
Email templates to be used for recruiting participants.
Participant Recruitment Brochures
Microsoft word brochure templates to support recruitment.
Participant Overview Presentation
Mandatory PowerPoint presentation to be given to recruited participants to learn about the project research.
Project Participation Schedule Handout
Document used to note key piloting dates and activities.
Paper Piloting
Paper Piloting Webinars
The Skills for Success: Validation Study is a national applied research project, and must be conducted in accordance to the processes approved by Bow Valley College’s Research Ethics Board. Piloting is to be delivered according to the guidelines and policies provided by the College project team.
Note: Slide decks of the webinar presentations can be shared following Facilitator Webinar completion. To request a copy of the slide decks, please email sfs@bowvalleycollege.ca
Paper Piloting Guide
Project Partners must read through the piloting guides and resources available, to ensure all research protocols and polices are followed during piloting delivery.The Piloting Guide includes instructions to support facilitators in meeting the research project outcomes, and delivery of the associated piloting activities.
Paper Piloting involves the completion of a paper Consent Form, paper Survey, and paper Evaluation booklet.
Paper Piloting Guide
Paper Piloting Resources
Paper Evaluation Order Form
Click here to order evaluations for paper piloting. For Validation group, order Version A. For Comparison and Training group, order Version A for pre testing and Version B for post testing. Each Participant Package includes a consent form, survey, and evaluation paper booklet.
Online Test Site Record
Use this link to log participants who attended the evaluation session.
Test Information Sheet
Paper resource to help with completing the Online Test Site Record.
Facilitator Paper Evaluation Script
Overview and Instruction Scripts to read aloud at the evaluation session.
Facilitator Paper Research and Evaluation Checklist
A simple checklist to keep track of what needs to be done for each step of the paper piloting process.
Participant Preparation Guide (Paper Evaluation)
Preparation Guide for participants. This should be delivered to participants 24-48 hours before their evaluation.
Workplace Essentials Evaluation Overview Handout (Paper Evaluation)
A results explanation handout to distribute to participants during evaluation results debrief.
To share the Participant Prep Guide and Overview Handout with participants, direct participants to the participant evaluation resource webpage:
To support participant recruitment, a suite of resources are available. Visit Participant Recruitment.
If part of the training group, please review the Training Group section.
Online Piloting
Online Piloting Webinars
The Piloting Guide includes instructions to support facilitators in meeting the research project outcomes, and delivery of the associated piloting activities. Online Piloting involves the completion of an online Consent Form, online Survey, and online Evaluation.
Note: Slide decks of the webinar presentations can be shared following Facilitator Webinar completion. To request a copy of the slide decks, please email sfs@bowvalleycollege.ca
Online Piloting Guide
The Piloting Guide includes instructions to support facilitators in meeting the research project outcomes, and delivery of the associated piloting activities. Online Piloting involves the completion of an online Consent Form, online Survey,and online Evaluation.
Online Piloting Guide
Online Piloting Resources
Click here to order Evaluation Codes for online delivery. For Validation group, order Version A. For Comparison and Training group, order Version A for pre testing and Version B for post testing. The online consent and survey link with passcode will be provided in your Evaluation Codes Order confirmation email.
Online Test Site Record
Use this link to log participants who attended the evaluation session.
Facilitator Online Evaluation Overview & Instructions Script
Overview and Instruction Scripts to read aloud at the evaluation session.
Facilitator Online Research and Evaluation Checklist
A simple checklist to keep track of what needs to be done for each step of the online piloting process.
Participant Preparation Guide (Online PDF)
PDF Preparation Guide for participants. This should be delivered to participants 24-48 hours before their evaluation.
Participant Preparation Guide (Online Video)
Video Preparation Guide for participants. This should be delivered to participants 24-48 hours before their evaluation.
Workplace Essentials Evaluation Overview Handout (Online Evaluation)
A results explanation handout to distribute to participants during evaluation results debrief.
To share the Participant Prep Guide and Overview Handout with participants, direct participants to the participant evaluation resource webpage:
To support participant recruitment, a suite of resources are available. Visit Participant Recruitment.
If part of the training group, please see the Training Group section
Workplace Essentials Training Group
Workplace Essentials Training Webinar
This section is for facilitators whose cohort is participating in the training model. Following completion of the Pre-Evaluation, facilitators will support participants in active participation and engagement with the online Workplace Essentials Training. Following training access for an 8-12 week period, a Post-Evaluation will be delivered to participants.
All facilitators supporting the delivery of the online training to participants must complete the Facilitator Training Webinar prior to participant training access. The webinar is approximately 20 minutes.
Note: A slide deck of the webinar presentation can be shared following Facilitator webinar completion. To request a copy of the slide deck, email sfs@bowvalleycollege.ca
Workplace Essentials Training Guide
Workplace Essentials Training Guide
This guide includes instructions to support facilitators in the administration and delivery of the online remedial training course, called the Workplace Essentials Training.
Workplace Essentials Training Resources
Facilitator Lesson List
A list of all the lessons available in the training & a short description of each lesson.
Facilitator Training Delivery Checklist
A checklist for facilitators of steps to take to complete the training process.
Participant Enrollment List CSV Template
An optional excel template file to use for participant enrollment.
Participant Lesson Checklist
A list of all the lessons available in the training & a short description of each lesson. Includes the option to track lessons to complete, and lessons already completed.
Participant Training Handout
A guide for participants on how to get started, and how to navigate the workplace essentials training course.
To share the Participant Training Handout with participants, direct participants to the participant training resource webpage:
