Recommendation 11.
That homemakers have full access to Paid Skills Development Leave programs.

Recommendation 12.
That opportunity for successful completion of training programs be guaranteed if interrupted by the illness of a child or a pregnancy.

Recommendation 13.
That all Skill Development Leave provisions include part-time employees.

Recommendation 14.
That the Women's Education Branch of the National Education and Training Agency establish (through every educational institution. community agency and other accessible location) education and career path counselling services which will teach women learning skills, identify learning needs, provide information about skills needed by industry, develop short introductory courses to familiarize women with adult education, and conduct post-employment counselling.

Recommendation 15.
That women have freedom of choice from among courses made available by industry, educational institutions and community agencies.

Recommendation 16.
That provision be made for "study organizers" to assist in information dissemination regarding training and educational programs to workers and organization of study plans.

Recommendation 17.
That the National Education and Training Agency as well as special departments for adult students in public educational institutions fully utilize adult education training methods which emphasize working from experience, participation and student centered seminars.

Recommendation 18.
That Skills Development Leave programs have no age limits.

Recommendation 19.
That employers offer clearly defined paths to promotion and advancement to workers participating in Skills Development Leave.

Recommendation 20.
That Skills Development Leave programs provide for coverage of work stations during employee absence due to Skills Development Leave.



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