References and PD Resources
for Skills and Language for Work 
This section includes resources that informed this document and resources (academic articles, websites, videos, tutorials, courses, etc.) for professional development and further learning on this topic.
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES) (n.d.). Essential skills. https://awes.ca/essential-skills/#9EssentialSkills
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https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/essentialskills
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Whitelaw, C., Abe, Y., & Waugh, E. (n.d.). Teaching essential skills for English in the workplace: Professional development workshops. NorQuest College.
https://www.norquest.ca/research-innovation/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/projects/completed-projects/teaching-essential-skills-for-english-in-the-workplace-professional-development-workshops.aspx
