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Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

COVID-19 Update
Barrie Literacy Council is open with COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place

• entry to the premises is by appointment only
• N95 or blue surgical masks are mandatory (no cloth), and are available on the premises
• Disclosure and consent required for vaccination

Regular Service

Literacy and basic skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Services are provided through Independent study; tutoring; small groups

COVID-19 Update
Barrie Literacy Council is open with COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place

• entry to the premises is by appointment only
• COVID screening will be done upon entry
• N95 or blue surgical masks are mandatory (no cloth), and are available on the premises
• Disclosure and consent required for vaccination

Regular Service
Committed to helping adults to improve their reading, writing and math skills, to use these skills in everyday living, to reach their own goal of employment, apprenticeship, secondary school credit or GED, post-secondary education or greater independence and to improve their self-esteem

Sessions are on a one to one basis or in a small group

• adult literacy tutoring is individual, confidential and geared to the student's needs and abilities
• meetings are usually held at the Barrie Literacy Council
• Tutor Training Workshop offered several times a year
• must have attended an Information Session prior to taking a Tutor Training Workshop
• criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening mandatory for volunteers
• offers free in-person Computer Basics Classes from time to time

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
• Computer Basics and Computers for Work classes for job seekers to gain computer skills needed to search for and secure work
• Soft Skills Solutions sessions offered
• classes are free of charge and are offered several times per year

COVID-19 Update This program is currently being offered remotely rather than in the classroom; call or email for information

Literacy and basic skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

French literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence

Offers:

• credit and general interest courses in computer, literacy and numeracy for adults
• PSW course
• adult English as a Second Language (ESL)
• International (Heritage) Language Programming any language except English
• Secondary School Certificate program
• Secondary School Diploma program

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Literacy and basic skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Provides full and part-time credit and non-credit daytime and evening classes in traditional and non-traditional delivery modes, including both post-secondary and post-diploma programs

Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence.

Adults looking to upgrade their skills are matched with a tutor for one-to-one assistance. Assistance for those looking for secondary school credit (Adult Learning Centre) support, post-secondary goals, apprenticeship, independence skills and employment skills. People are also assisted to prepare for the PATI, CFAT, college mature student exam, and other entrance and aptitude tests. Computer classes are also available.

Primarily serves adult learners wanting to improve their literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence.

Adults looking to upgrade their skills are matched with a tutor for one-to-one assistance. Assistance for those looking for secondary school credit (Adult Learning Centre and G.E.D.) support, post-secondary goals, apprenticeship, independence skills and employment skills. People are also assisted to prepare for the PATI, CFAT, college mature student exam, and other entrance and aptitude tests.

Literacy and basic skills training

• numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills.

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence.

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills.

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence.

An adult education school designed to serve the needs of a lifelong learning society in a caring and comfortable environment. Secondary School Credit Courses (including co-op) delivered through in-class/blended courses, continuous intake elearning correspondence and paper correspondence model. Programs include:

• PSW (Personal Support Worker)
• Literacy and Essential Skills Program (academic upgrading)
• Elearning and paper Correspondence Courses

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills.

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence.

Literacy and basic skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Assists adults to improve their reading, writing, math and computer skills in order to cope with everyday life, to reach their goals and to improve their chances of success in the community. Improves employability skills to improve chances of gaining employment.

Literacy and basic skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

A goal-directed, flexible, supportive upgrading program
This program is for you if you to:

• Meet requirements for entry into college or apprenticeship
• Get ready for testing for employment or college entrance, including the College Placement Assessment (CPA) and the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE)
• Develop skills for success and computer skills to support your goals
• Improve your study strategies
• Get high school equivalent credits
• Get a credential equivalent to a Grade 12 diploma
• Prepare for the General Education Development (GED) test

Literacy and basic skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Literacy and basic skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Learning plans designed for individual students based on level and pace. Flexible class times available and students may qualify for transportation or child care assistance.

Class offered at two different sites:

• Wasaga Beach Library, 120 Glenwood Dr
• Career Solutions, 1367 Mosley St

Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma

• focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences
• Day classes - E-Learning. Evening classes - Blended Learning (online and face to face)
• Summer School - E-Learning and/OR face to face. Equivalency credit assessment performed
• specialized programs offered such as Personal Support Worker.

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills.

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence.

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence