Awards
We are proud that the Council’s work received regular recognition from independent learning and business organizations in Canada and abroad.
2009
Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards: Best Results of a Learning Program category
The Canadian textile industry and the Textiles Human Resources Council were recognized for developing and implementing the Skills and Learning Sites and Portals.
2007
Canadian Council on Learning: “Promising Practice” Award Winner in the Work & Learning category
The Textiles Human Resources Council, in partnership with MW Canada, was recognized for efforts to develop a workplace learning culture through the Skills and Learning Sites initiative.
2005
The Conference Board of Canada: Workplace Literacy Award Winner
Stedfast Inc., in partnership with the Textiles Human Resources Council, was selected as a Workplace Literacy award winner representing small business.
2004
Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD): Training Excellence (External E-Learning) Winner
Textile Training Through Technology® was recognized as an innovative training system that is meeting the needs of the Canadian textile workforce.
2003
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD): Excellence in Workplace Learning and Development Winner
Textile Training Through Technology® was recognized as an innovative approach to industry-wide learning needs by the world’s leading workplace learning and performance association. ASTD was founded in 1944, and now has 70,000 members in 100+ countries.
2002
The Conference Board of Canada: National Award for Learning Technologies in the Workplace Winner
Hafner Inc., in collaboration with the Textiles Human Resources Council, was recognized for using innovative, technology-enhanced learning in the workplace to raise employee skill levels and maintain worker employability.
2001
Canada Post Literacy Awards Finalist
Award recognizes training programs that support essential skills training in the workplace and deliver literacy and essential skills training programs to those who need them.
2000
The Conference Board of Canada: National Partners in Business and Education Award Winner
Award for excellence in business-education initiatives and partnerships to ensure the right skills for today and tomorrow.
1999
Office of Learning Technologies: “Partnering for Learnware: Case Studies and Critical Success Factors”
The Office of Learning Technologies commissioned this research report highlighting ten “best practices” illustrating how workplace learning technologies were successfully developed and implemented.
1998
Ontario Government Budget Papers – Jobs for the Future, Today
The Council’s Textile Management Internship Program was highlighted in “Leading the Way: Industry Partnerships to Train for the Future”, 1998 Ontario Government’s Budget papers, p. 156
