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Early bird registration for Spotlight On Learning ends on Friday, August 27 – only 3 days left! All seats expected to be sold by September.

Spotlight on Learning: Becoming Agents of Change is 2010′s largest literacy and essential skills conference in Central and Eastern Canada.

Workshop topics include:

• Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum
• Workplace Literacy
• Family Literacy
• Financial Literacy
• Health Literacy
• Online and Distance programming
• Knowledge Mobilization
• New Media

In addition, you can learn first-hand from literacy and essential skills stakeholders during networking discussions about Connecting Policy and Programming, Accurate Research, Collaboration in Workplace Programs, Building Literacy Awareness, Assessment, Cultural Diversity and more!

Join the Ontario Literacy Coalition, Dr. Rick Miner, Rahaf Harfoush, Craig Alexander as well as 400 literacy and essential skills stakeholders from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador as we shine a Spotlight on Learning.

Visit www.on.literacy.ca/spotlightonlearning to find out more. Register now!

Becoming a Tradeshow Exhibitor at the Spotlight on Learning conference can be extremely rewarding: As a Tradeshow Exhibitor you have the opportunity to showcase your products, services, and information to over 400 delegates and presenters from across Canada.

Tradeshows offer an innovative, affordable, and interactive way to reach a new audience.

Remember that for your exhibit to be successful, preparation and planning are key.  Here’s a few tips to take full advantage of this opportunity:

• Preparation: Prepare will in advance to print materials and deliver goods. Double check the times of the tradeshow and how much time is allocated before and after the event.

• Publicise your presence: Tell your stakeholders you’re participating – let them know why you’re there!

• Look good: Make sure the information on your organization is clear and concise. What distinguishes your business from other, similar  businesses? Use photos to get a message across in a simple and understandable manner.

• Website: Highlight your website and any social media sites your organization belongs to – more people find businesses and organizations online than through any other platform.

• Have a follow-up system: How will you handle your new inquiries and contacts after the tradeshow? Ensure there’s a system in place or a staff member delegated to this task.

These are just some tips and tricks to help your exhibit stand out at the 2010 Spotlight on Learning Tradeshow.  If you have more to add please share them in the comments section below!