Recommendations from Workshops

That information and research from the Gender-Based Analysis Directorate, including the "Gender Equality Indicators," be more widely circulated and utilised to evaluate programs and policies.

That training be provided for educators of young girls in the areas of career choices in technical and non-traditional occupations.

That women be provided with supportive and informed counselling about new careers, financial support, access to information about new careers, access to training programs, commitment to gender equity from both the private and public sectors, and strong media messages about women's abilities and opportunities to succeed.

That a gender-based analysis of internet activity and use be undertaken.

That a national study of women's access to training, such as was carried out by Joan McFarland in New Brunswick, be undertaken.

That women's and other like-minded organizations make use of ACTEW's website, for information sharing, advocacy and networking.

That basic computer training programs, such as Power Up in Manitoba, be provided to women across Canada.

That educational initiatives train people to "think" rather than to "do".

That literacy programs and practitioners work in collaboration with medical associations and professionals to have literacy recognized as a health issue.

That more workplace training opportunities, such as delivered by Preparatory Training Programs and Workplace Training and Services, be provided to women.

That the curriculum and program of the Learning Experience Centre, of UNITE Local 459, be shared and delivered through more unions and training agencies.

That resources to assist in addressing the effects of trauma on learning be provided, such as: financial aid for supporting services to women (childcare, counseling, transportation, living expenses), training for staff and instructors, support for staff and instructors, etc.

That the spiritual and emotional aspects of learning be incorporated into any educational situation.

That programs such as Stardale Women's Group in Saskatchewan be replicated in other parts of the country.

That greater educational opportunities, and the necessary supports, be provided to older women.

That the principle of "equity" be reinstated as a fundamental component in training agreements between the federal and provincial governments.

That family resource programs work with literacy and other training programs to provide training opportunities that incorporate the needs of families.

That federal and provincial governments maintain commitments to gender equity and equality.