Robin Millar
Executive Director
Phone: (204) 786-9395
Fax: (204) 783-2966
rmillar@cewca.org

Dr. Robin Millar is the Executive Director of the Centre for Education and Work. She has been an adult educator and trainer for over 20 years. She has experience in workplace development in literacy and prior learning assessment. She has designed and developed PLA projects in collaboration with many partners from industry, labour, post-secondary education and accrediting bodies.

Prior to coming to the Centre for Education and Work, Dr. Millar worked at the Manitoba Prior Learning Assessment Centre for three years from 1998-2001 as Projects Manager and Executive Director. Dr. Millar has worked in England and the United States, as well as Canada. She has been an instructor on the Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE) program delivered through the University of Manitoba, and has delivered courses and workshops for adult educators in Canada, the United States, and England.

Dr. Millar holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She is the author of numerous published articles and regularly presents at national and international educational conferences. Most recently, Dr. Millar was the keynote speaker at the Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment national conference.

"It's exciting to be starting a new venture like the CEW. We're looking forward to working with many partners to make education "friendly" for the adult learner!"

Maria Gill
Associate Director
Phone: (204) 786-9495
Fax: (204) 783-2966
mgill@cewca.org

Maria Gill is the Associate Director of the Centre for Education and Work. She has worked in Adult Education as a teacher, program evaluator, developer and administrator for over 20 years. Her specialties are in curriculum development, program development, and evaluation.

Maria Gill holds a Masters degree from Texas A&M University. She has presented her research at national education conferences.

Prior to coming to the Centre for Education and Work, Maria was the Projects Manager at the Prior Learning Assessment Centre. She has worked in adult education in both Canada and the United States.

"The field of adult education is exciting and diverse. Prior Learning Assessment makes a significant contribution to the promotion of accessibility in post-secondary education and within the workplace."