Soft Skills with United for Literacy
Build confidence, strengthen life skills, and develop the tools you need to succeed in learning, work, and life.
- Date
- Monday, November 30, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Cost
- Free, registration required!
- Location
- Edmonton's Food Bank Annex
11434 120 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2Y2Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Overview
This session focuses on integrating essential soft skills into free literacy, essential skills, and workforce-readiness programs offered by United for Literacy at Beyond Food.
The session highlights how developing interpersonal, problem-solving, an
d self-management skills can support learners in their educational journeys, workplace experiences, and everyday lives.
Key Learning Areas
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate improved communication and active listening skills.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to practical situations.
- Recognize the importance of adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning.
- Set personal learning goals and develop strategies for managing time and responsibilities.
- Identify opportunities to demonstrate initiative and leadership.
- Apply soft skills to literacy activities, further education, community participation, and workplace readiness.
Requirements: Completion of the Beyond Food registration process and Level 6 CLBA (Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment). Some exceptions can be made. Contact us for more details.
Registration in advance required. Please call 780.425.2133 to book your slot.
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