Minister's Message
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Lifelong Learning: Quality Adult Learning Opportunities is a tenyear action plan developed to increase learning opportunities for adult and lifelong learners. The plan contains specific targets and initiatives to support continued learning for all New Brunswickers and help us to achieve prosperity. In today's knowledge-based economy, learning has never been more important. We will need all New Brunswickers to participate to their fullest in building a strong and prosperous province. As one of the four stepping stones of the Quality Learning Agenda, Lifelong Learning: Quality Adult Learning Opportunities will support our overall effort of creating a culture of excellence and lifelong learning. This stepping stone provides a policy framework to increase learning opportunities for learners of all ages, and particularly for adult learners. This framework together with the frameworks developed for K-12, post-secondary education and training, and early childhood development form the complete ten-year plan for the continuum of learning in New Brunswick. Quality learning opportunities are essential for New Brunswickers to succeed in today's competitive world and for New Brunswick to achieve lasting prosperity. We know, for example, that countries with higher levels of literacy have better health, a higher standard of living, greater civic engagement and a stronger economy.
Our success in creating a culture of lifelong learning in New Brunswick is dependent on the commitment and cooperation of all partners in learning. We will aim high and continue to work with partners using this action plan as a roadmap to ensure we reach our goal. |
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Margaret-Ann Blaney |
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Madeleine Dubé |