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Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program (ALLESP)

The Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program (ALLESP)  seeks to promote lifelong learning by reducing non-financial barriers to adult learning and facilitating the creation of opportunities for Canadians to acquire the learning, literacy and essential skills they need to participate in a knowledge- based economy and society.

It was implemented on April 1, 2006 and integrates the National Literacy Program (NLP), the Office of Learning Technologies (OLT) Program and the Learning Initiatives Program (LIP) into a single cohesive program.

By integrating these three closely-related programs, Human Resources and Social Development (HRSDC) improved coherence and effectiveness of its adult learning and literacy activities.

The ALLESP is a key part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to support adult learning, literacy and essential skills. This program is expected to result in enhanced focus, greater capacity and improved results measurement.

Additional information on ALLESP and the National Office of Literacy and Learning (NOLL) will be available soon.