March 30, 2007
Press Release
FocusFit completes development of three Essential Skills learning tools
Following three months of research, design and development, FocusFit has completed three skills development tools for Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC):

• Tips & Learning Strategies, four-page booklets that provide tips, exercises and development plans for eight of the nine Essential Skills;
• Skills Passport, providing a method for employees and job-seekers to track their Essential Skills attainments in a compact, portable format; and
• The Skills Portfolio, a method for knowledge workers and others in an office or service environment.

These tools are designed to help working people and job-seekers at all levels, in many different occupations and from a variety of backgrounds track, target and improve their Essential Skills.