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GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vegetable inspector
1, record 1, English, vegetable%20inspector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We’ve determined that 36. 4% of vegetable inspectors have a bachelor's degree. In terms of higher education levels, we found that 0. 0% of vegetable inspectors have master's degrees. Even though some vegetable inspectors have a college degree, it's possible to become one with only a high school degree or GED [general educational development]. 2, record 1, English, - vegetable%20inspector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur de légumes
1, record 1, French, inspecteur%20de%20l%C3%A9gumes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice de légumes 2, record 1, French, inspectrice%20de%20l%C3%A9gumes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inspector de verduras
1, record 1, Spanish, inspector%20de%20verduras
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- inspectora de verduras 1, record 1, Spanish, inspectora%20de%20verduras
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Continuing Education
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- GED test
1, record 2, English, GED%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Passing this test leads to a high school equivalency diploma or to an other similar diploma, depending on the candidate’s location. 2, record 2, English, - GED%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The [English version of the] GED test is made up of [four] subjects, broken into separate exams. 3, record 2, English, - GED%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
GED : This abbreviation stands for ’’General Educational Development. ’’ 2, record 2, English, - GED%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
GED: registered trademark owned by the American Council on Education (ACE). This name is followed by an uppercase ’’R’’ in a circle, in superscript. 2, record 2, English, - GED%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éducation permanente
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test GED
1, record 2, French, test%20GED
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La réussite de ce test mène à l'obtention d'un diplôme d'équivalence d'études secondaires ou à un autre diplôme similaire, selon l'emplacement géographique du candidat. 2, record 2, French, - test%20GED
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[La version française du] test GED porte sur cinq matières qui font chacune l'objet d'un test distinct. 1, record 2, French, - test%20GED
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
GED : Cette abréviation signifie «General Educational Development». 2, record 2, French, - test%20GED
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
GED : marque déposée de l'American Council on Education (ACE). Ce nom est suivi du symbole «MC» placé en exposant. 2, record 2, French, - test%20GED
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Receivables Management Association of Canada Inc.
1, record 3, English, Receivables%20Management%20Association%20of%20Canada%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Receivables Management Association of Canada 2, record 3, English, Receivables%20Management%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
- RMA 2, record 3, English, RMA
correct
- RMA 2, record 3, English, RMA
- RMA Canada 2, record 3, English, RMA%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The vision of the Receivables Management Association of Canada (RMA) is to become the first National association of its kind; extending into every province and territory to set the professional standards of [the] industry. RMA Canada works with its members to promote the activities of all those connected to the industry by bringing their concerns to the attention of the authoritative bodies that control day-to-day activities. 2, record 3, English, - Receivables%20Management%20Association%20of%20Canada%20Inc%2E
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
RMA's mission as a National organization is to ensure that it reaches out to all those who have an interest in the Accounts Receivable Management industry representing credit grantors in the financial, telecommunication, retail, utility sector, government bodies, law firms, debt buyers and sellers, collection agencies and other regional ARM associations. [Its] aim is also to expand the Professional Development of [its] members through educational forums, round table discussions, and [its] annual General Meeting. [This association is] further committed to acting as a comprehensive, knowledge-based resource by sharing best practices, offering professional advice, and increasing member awareness on industry trends and issues through active communications. Additionally, RMA's intention is to give its members an opportunity to network with other professionals and to speak with industry experts on relevant topics. 2, record 3, English, - Receivables%20Management%20Association%20of%20Canada%20Inc%2E
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne de la gestion de créances Inc.
1, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20la%20gestion%20de%20cr%C3%A9ances%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACGC 2, record 3, French, ACGC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En tant que porte parole de l'industrie et gardien de ses normes et pratiques professionnelles au Canada, l'ACGC est une initiative unique et entièrement originale. L'association s'engage à protéger et défendre les droits de ses membres et de faire appel à sa collectivité pour appuyer des positions qui favorisent son développement, sa rentabilité et avancent le bien être et l'accroissement de toutes ses disciplines. 2, record 3, French, - Association%20canadienne%20de%20la%20gestion%20de%20cr%C3%A9ances%20Inc%2E
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'ACGC a pour mission de regrouper, d'informer et d'engager tous ceux qui travaillent dans le domaine de la gestion de créances de toutes les industries et secteurs: télécommunications, finance, vente au détail, services publics, secteurs gouvernementaux, cabinets d'avocats, courtiers, agences de recouvrement et toutes leurs associations professionnelles. L'ACGC a comme objectif de promouvoir le développement professionnel de ses membres par l'entremise de programmes d'éducation, de tables rondes et d'activités diverses durant sa conférence annuelle. Des ressources d'éducation et de développement propres au meilleures pratiques et procédures, gestion ainsi qu'un code d'éthique seront disponible pour le bénéfice des membres. L'association [vise] aussi à sensibiliser ses membres aux réalités et courants économiques actuels. 2, record 3, French, - Association%20canadienne%20de%20la%20gestion%20de%20cr%C3%A9ances%20Inc%2E
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Association Canadienne de la Gestion de Créances
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-11-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal Shield Program
1, record 4, English, Aboriginal%20Shield%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This program of the Solicitor General Canada is a native specific drug awareness program aimed at native youth. This program is delivered by trained police educators to youth in native communities. The Secretariat provided financial support for the development process of the "Aboriginal Shield Program" through the delivery of three regional workshops designed to educate the instructors, as well as an evaluation fo the educational content of the program. 1, record 4, English, - Aboriginal%20Shield%20Program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit autochtone
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme «Notre bouclier» pour les jeunes autochtones
1, record 4, French, Programme%20%C2%ABNotre%20bouclier%C2%BB%20pour%20les%20jeunes%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- «Notre bouclier» 1, record 4, French, %C2%ABNotre%20bouclier%C2%BB
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce programme du Solliciteur général du Canada vise à sensibiliser les jeunes autochtones aux problèmes de drogue qui les concernent en propre. Il est offert dans les collectivités autochtones par des moniteurs de la police. Le Secrétariat a contribué à la mise en œuvre du Programme en finançant l'organisation de trois ateliers régionaux aux fins de la formation des instructeurs. Il a aussi réalisé une évaluation du volet éducatif de ce programme. 2, record 4, French, - Programme%20%C2%ABNotre%20bouclier%C2%BB%20pour%20les%20jeunes%20autochtones
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-10-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Inuit Art Information Centre
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Inuit%20Art%20Information%20Centre
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Inuit Art Information Centre [of the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada's Department] promotes Inuit artists. The centre keeps a research library on Inuit art, including artist biographies. It produces educational material on Inuit art, and provides advice to the general public, museums, and wholesale and retail galleries. 1, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Inuit%20Art%20Information%20Centre
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Canadian Inuit Art Information Center
- Canadian Innuit Art Information Centre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'information sur l'art inuit canadien
1, record 5, French, Centre%20d%27information%20sur%20l%27art%20inuit%20canadien
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre d’information sur l’art inuit canadien [...] fait la promotion des artistes inuits. Le Centre tient une bibliothèque de recherche sur l’art inuit, qui comprend notamment la biographie des artistes. Il produit des documents éducatifs sur l’art inuit et donne des conseils au grand public, aux musées et aux galeries d’art qui font de la vente en gros ou au détail. 1, record 5, French, - Centre%20d%27information%20sur%20l%27art%20inuit%20canadien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-01-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Medical Staff
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians
1, record 6, English, World%20Organization%20of%20National%20Colleges%2C%20Academies%20and%20Academic%20Associations%20of%20General%20Practitioners%2FFamily%20Physicians
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- WONCA 1, record 6, English, WONCA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- World Organization of Family Doctors 1, record 6, English, World%20Organization%20of%20Family%20Doctors
correct
- WONCA 1, record 6, English, WONCA
correct
- WONCA 1, record 6, English, WONCA
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also referred to by shortened title : World Organization of Family Doctors. The discussion at any meetings of Council shall be conducted in English. The mission of WONCA is to improve the quality of life of the peoples of the world through defining and promoting its values, and by fostering and maintaining high standards of care in general practice/family medicine by promoting personal, comprehensive and continuing care for the individual in the context of the family and the community, encouraging and supporting the development of academic organizations of general practitioners/family physicians, providing a forum for exchange of knowledge and information between member organizations of general practitioners/family physicians, and representing the educational, research and service provision activities of general practitioners/family physicians before other world organizations and forums concerned with health and medical care. 1, record 6, English, - World%20Organization%20of%20National%20Colleges%2C%20Academies%20and%20Academic%20Associations%20of%20General%20Practitioners%2FFamily%20Physicians
Record 6, Key term(s)
- World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of Family Physicians
- World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Personnel médical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians
1, record 6, French, World%20Organization%20of%20National%20Colleges%2C%20Academies%20and%20Academic%20Associations%20of%20General%20Practitioners%2FFamily%20Physicians
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- WONCA 1, record 6, French, WONCA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- World Organization of Family Doctors 1, record 6, French, World%20Organization%20of%20Family%20Doctors
correct
- WONCA 1, record 6, French, WONCA
correct
- WONCA 1, record 6, French, WONCA
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Organisation mondiale des collèges nationaux, académies et associations académiques des généralistes et des médecins de famille
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-11-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Tourism (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Educational Services Branch
1, record 7, English, Educational%20Services%20Branch
correct, New Brunswick
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Educational Services Branch is responsible for coordinating and developing public information and educational materials and opportunities; designing and coordinating public consultation programs and activities; and managing the Department's technical library and reference resource center. The Branch also oversees the development and maintenance of the Department's Internet site; and provides liaison with the general public and special interest groups. 1, record 7, English, - Educational%20Services%20Branch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Direction des services éducatifs
1, record 7, French, Direction%20des%20services%20%C3%A9ducatifs
correct, feminine noun, New Brunswick
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Direction des services éducatifs est chargée de coordonner et de préparer du matériel éducatif et d'information publique; de concevoir et de coordonner les programmes et les activités de consultation publique et de gérer le Centre de ressources et la bibliothèque technique du ministère. La Direction surveille également l'élaboration et le maintien du site Internet du ministère et assure la liaison avec le grand public et les groupes d'intérêts spéciaux. 1, record 7, French, - Direction%20des%20services%20%C3%A9ducatifs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-11-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- general educational development
1, record 8, English, general%20educational%20development
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- GED 1, record 8, English, GED
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
General educational development captures the level of reasoning, mathematical, and language development required for satisfactory performance in the corresponding occupation. 1, record 8, English, - general%20educational%20development
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Skill measures based on occupational-trait data from the Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations (CCDO). 1, record 8, English, - general%20educational%20development
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- formation générale
1, record 8, French, formation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- FG 1, record 8, French, FG
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La formation générale exprime le niveau de raisonnement, de mathématiques et de langage nécessaire pour exercer un emploi de façon satisfaisante dans la profession concernée. 1, record 8, French, - formation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mesures de compétences fondées sur les données fournies par la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions (CCDP) sur les caractéristiques des diverses professions. 1, record 8, French, - formation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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