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EDUCATION AND CULTURE -- LITERACY DAY AWARDS ----------------------------------------------------------------- Premier John Savage today presented commemorative plaques to Nova Scotian businesses, unions and individuals for their contribution to creating a lifelong learning culture during International Literacy Day celebrations at the Dartmouth Regional Library. Education and Culture Minister Robert Harrison, Mary Clancy, MP representing Government Senate Leader Joyce Fairbairn and minister with special responsibility for Literacy; and Geoff Regan, MP on behalf of Secretary of State Lawrence MacAulay also participated. The event recognized the contributions of Nova Scotians involved in Workplace Education and the promotion of literacy. Workplace education in Nova Scotia provides employees with the opportunity to upgrade their skills through on-site literacy programs. Currently, there are 43 work sites in Nova Scotia with more than 400 participants province-wide. "These programs are an example of this government's commitment to adult education and foundational skills upgrading for all Nova Scotians," said Premier Savage. "By providing each employee with the opportunity to reach their full potential, we are creating a more dynamic and efficient workforce." Union representatives and individual learners were also recognized for their contribution to creating a learning culture in Nova Scotia. Mr. Harrison said the success of Workplace Education is the result of partnerships among business, industry, labour and government. "The strength and determination of employers, employees and unions involved in Workplace Education build the foundation for learning in Nova Scotia," said Mr. Harrison. "By providing excellence in education and training, the creation of a learning culture builds a productive and prosperous Nova Scotia." International Literacy Day is declared by the United Nations and is celebrated Sept.6. -30- Contact: Veronica Sherwood, 424-4901 Donna MacDonald, 424-2615 Note to Editors: The following is the list of award recipients: Workplace Appreciation Awards ACA Co-Operative Ltd. Basic Upgrading New Minas Halifax Shipyard Limited Basic Upgrading, Work-Specific Math, Communication Skills Halifax Intertape Polymer Inc. English as a Second Language, GED Preparation Truro Michelin Tire Canada Ltd. Learning Centres Granton, Bridgewater and Waterville Northside Harbour View Hospital Corporation GED Preparation North Sydney QEII Health Sciences Centre English as a Second Language, Basic Upgrading and GED Preparation Halifax Scotia Nursing Homes Ltd. Level II and Level III Academic Upgrading Beaver Bank Seaview Manor Corporation Charting: Documentation and Communication Glace Bay Video Appreciation Awards Avon Foods Inc. Basic Upgrading and GED Preparation Berwick Halifax Regional Water Commission Basic Upgrading and GED Preparation Halifax The Prince George Hotel Business Writing and Communication Skills, GED Preparation Halifax Russel Metals Inc. Basic Upgrading and GED Preparation Dartmouth Town of Truro Basic Upgrading and GED Preparation Truro Twin Oaks Senior Citizens Association Musquodoboit Harbour Union Appreciation Awards Bakery, Confectionary and Tobacco Workers Union Avon Foods Local Berwick Canadian Auto Workers Union Canadian Union of Public Employees Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of Canada Local 1, Halifax Shipyard Limited Halifax Nova Scotia Nurses Union Ambassador Awards Danny Cavanaugh Town of Truro Truro Raymond Higgins Town of Truro Truro Shelley Muchayi The Prince George Hotel Halifax Carol Wall Breton Bay Nursing Home Sydney Atomic Energy of Canada Limited GED Scholarship in Science and Engineering David Duffy Saulnierville -30- cb 4:40 p.m. Sept. 6, 1996