Education

The Joint Learning Program (JLP), the leading joint learning program in the federal public service founded in 2001, is proud to unveil its new identity consisting of a new logo and a new tagline.The new identity clearly express the refreshing and unique experience offered by the JLP to build a healthier, more productive workplace.The JLP proposes a modified logo intended to convey:

The PSAC’s Union Development Program (UDP) has been one of the most comprehensive union leadership training programs in Canada for more than 35 years. 

The Joint Learning Program (JLP) Prairie/NWT Region will be holding a Facilitator Orientation Session, January 12-16th, 2015, to train new JLP facilitators.  If you are interested in becoming a facilitator for the program then please see the attached document for more details and application information. The deadline to apply is September 12th 2014.

The Joint Learning Program (JLP) announces that a new workshop on Mental Health in the Workplace is now available to union members and their managers of the core public administration.

This opportunity is meant for members who have a passion for union education to be a part of "the Prairie Union School Organizing Committee".

Regional Offices in the Prairies are currently developing education schedules for 2014 and specific course dates will be posted to the website as they become available. In the meantime, here's a preview of what you can expect for union education in the months ahead.Review the 2013 - 2015 Prairies Education Plan for more information about education needs identified in the Prairie Region. *Please note: Plans are not finalized and are subject to change.

Attention all Manitoba Members - the 2013 Fall Education Schedule is now available!  You can access more information for each course listed under the Upcoming Winnipeg/Westman Events section.  The following courses are being offered:

The Prairie Region Council Education Committee has completed the draft 2013 - 2015 PSAC Prairies Regional Education plan which was based, in large part, on information received from members through the education survey and the regional education planning meetings. All documents are attached below. We invite you to provide feedback on this draft plan. Please send your ideas and comments to Judy Shannon, Prairies Regional Education Officer, no later than February 28, 2013.  

A dozen PSAC members employed at the Drumheller Institution and Annex in Drumheller, Alberta participated in PSAC's Talking Union Basic's (TUB) course on January 19, 2013, the first course to be offered in the town, 100 km outside of Calgary.

The National Managers Community in Edmonton and The Edmonton Area Council are hosting two Joint Learning Programs in Edmonont. An "Understanding the Collective Agreement" scheduled for January 30, 2013 and a "Duty to Accommodate" scheduled for February 6, 2013.