Why Lifelong Learning?
Pursue a Passion
Form New Brain Connections
Pursue a Passion
Passionately interested in a topic? Education provides individuals space to immerse themselves in information about topics that interest them.
Be Happier
Form New Brain Connections
Pursue a Passion
"It's actually a core need for psychological well-being. Learning can help us build confidence and a sense of self-efficacy," Vanessa King, positive psychology expert at Action for Happiness.
Form New Brain Connections
Form New Brain Connections
Form New Brain Connections
Learning a new skill creates new connections in the brain. More connections = larger brain volume and greater cognitive reserve. Learning a new skill can ward off the detrimental affects of aging on the brain.
Be Healthier
A Skilled Workforce
Form New Brain Connections
Numerous studies have shown a link between higher education and positive health and wellness.
Employability
A Skilled Workforce
A Skilled Workforce
The average person changes jobs 10 - 15 times during their careers. Developing adaptable and transferable skills is important to making those leaps.
A Skilled Workforce
A Skilled Workforce
A Skilled Workforce
"Technological change demands stronger and more continues connections between education and employment" - The Economist
How to Help
Your generous contributions will support lifelong learning for Canadians.
Donations of $25 or more are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Our Dream of a Learning Canada
No Canadian is prevented from learning because they could not pay for it.
Canadian children learn how to learn - a lifelong skill
Canadian learn to live well as they learn to make a living.
Canadian communities solve their problems through learning.
Canadian workplaces purposefully invest in the learning of their workers.
All Canadians are literate.
Be a Learning Champion!
Support our vision by becoming a member of the Canadian Learning Trust.
Individuals can serve as board members, vote at the AGM, and more!
Corporate members will be featured on our website as Learning Champions!