Across Canada, employers, educators, labour organizations and governments are working together to ensure that Canadians have the essential skills needed for higher skill, higher pay jobs. According to Statistics Canada, 47 per cent of Canadian workers do not possess adequate skills for workplace safety and productivity.

TOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills) is an effective assessment that accurately measures three essential skills needed for safe and productive employment: Reading Text, Document Use, and Numeracy. TOWES is significantly different from other skills assessments as test takers must assume the role of a worker and use information imbedded in authentic documents to solve real problems.

By Using TOWES:
• Employers can identify skill gaps and provide focused training to prepare workers for a wide range of jobs. Investing in TOWES will improve an organization’s bottom line.
• Employees, students, and job seekers can use TOWES to assess present skills and compare them to the requirements of over 200 jobs listed in the National Occupational Classification. The identification and development of essential skills enables individuals to make more informed career and education decisions, and gain access to higher paying jobs.
• Educators and trainers can pinpoint areas of strength and weakness and develop focused intervention strategies.

Arrange for a TOWES test today
Employers, workers, job seekers, and learners are able to attain the TOWES credential at test centres located throughout Canada. Skills upgrading training is also available. For more information please contact the TOWES Department at Bow Valley College.

Contact Information
Website: www.towes.ca 
E-mail: towes@bowvalleycollege.ca
Phone: (403) 410-3200
Fax: (403) 297-4070
332 - 6th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 4S6