Searching for Academic Upgrading

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

• focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences

Alternative Secondary School for adults and students over the age of 16

• credits toward Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• flexible timetables
• continuous intake
• earn as you learn coop
• specialized coop for students over 21
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and maturity credits
• dual credits ( High School and College credits in one)
• independent study and distance education

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

Education programs and Grade 12 Diploma courses to youth who may have challenges with regular high school setting * programs and credit courses in an alternative setting * full and part time programs * Community Based Learning Program * programs available for pregnant and parenting (young infants) teens

Other Locations

Pickering Site:
1400 Bayly St
Unit 21
Pickering, ON L1W 3R2
Phone 905-839-2913
Fax 905-839-1603

North Site:
9-15930 Old Simcoe Rd.
Port Perry, ON L9L 0A2
Phone 905-242-1710
Fax 905-579-9722

Click here for additional program information

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

• focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences
• day classes, evening classes, eLearning
• summer school

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

• adult language classes for newcomers to Canada upon assessment by Assessment Centre
• care for newcomer children available

English as a Second Language (ESL)

• adult language classes
• Citizenship classes

Enhanced Language Training (ELT)

• classes for internationally trained professionals seeking employment
• internship available for eligible participants

Women's Pre-employment Prep Program (WPEP)

• classes for LINC eligible women wanting to prepare for working in a professional office environment
• improve English and learn office and software skills in Windows, Internet, Microsoft Office

Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) - Adult Upgrading/Credit Prep

• improve reading/writing, mathematics or computer skills
• work toward independence, high school credit, employment or apprenticeships, training and certificate programs

Continuing Education

• daytime and evening classes are available throughout school year and during summer
• high school credits for diploma purposes, upgrading, correspondence and e-learning credit courses
• English, Math, Science, Physical Education, Social Sciences, Co-op
• pathway training programs in Logistics and Distribution, Hospitality, Office Administration, Building Maintenance, and Environmental Services
• career planning/assessment services
• document evaluation service
• international language classes
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
• workplace preparation programs

COVID19 -- Resource rooms open for drop in, computers available for use for housing and employment related needs * Harm Reduction Programs back to regular hours

Variety of programs and services that help individuals, families and youth

Active Parenting Program a video based program guided by a JHS facilitator helps parents of 5-12, and teens, break down communication barriers and enhance the quality of family life * programs available between September and April

Employment Services to assist any job seeker with their resume, cover letter, job search, skills upgrading and more. Ask about our Ready to Go program for youth up to age 30 which has pre-employment training and certifications followed by a paid job trial

Extrajudicial Measures Program community partnership to assist in the delivery of the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Clarington Youth Centres (Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle) teen drop-in program in Bowmanville * youth up to the age of 18, after school recreation space, skills development, community volunteer hours opportunities

Group Counselling Anger Management for adults and young adults * Dads Aiming for Direction and Support (D.A.D.S.) helps fathers gain skills they need to nurture their children * Active Parenting groups for parents of children 5-12 and teens, Cooperative Parenting and Divorce. Continuous intake except in July/August

Housing work with clients to find permanent, adequate and affordable housing * eviction prevention, landlord and tenant education * maintains a registry of landlords with rental space available * assistance with personal identification (ID)

ID Clinic Identification replacement clinic, applications for birth certificates for all parts of Canada

Income Tax help for low-income persons * available only in March and April

Inmate Return persons from Durham nearing release may request assistance for planning their return to Durham

Learning Alternatives
Non-credit upgrading program for adults who wish to improve reading, writing, math and computer skills in preparation for employment, apprenticeship, secondary, post-secondary or independence goals * one-to-one instruction is provided in a small group setting * offer flexible schedules and provide year round intake and assessment

Project X Change needle exchange program for intravenous drug users * old needles can be handed in for safe disposal * condom and safe sex information available * connections to rehab programs and counselling * Naloxone kits and nasal spray refills are now available for opioid overdose * PLEASE NOTE this program is NOT available on weekends

Public Speaking Presentations available to present to community groups, agencies, schools, media, service clubs, churches etc * topics include drugs and alcohol, suicide, sexual abuse, the prison system, violence, employment, housing issues * able to speak about any program the JHS delivers

Record Suspension assistance with process formerly known as a 'Pardon' available at Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville locations

Residential Program designed to develop independent living skills in person aged 15 and over * participants share in the responsibility for meal planning, grocery shopping and other life skills needed for a home

Womens Drop-In Program drop-in program for persons involved in the sex trade providing access to support, information, laundry/showering facilities, and community referrals

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

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

Flexible options to earn credits

• through day and/or night school
• correspondence
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
• employment training programs for credit also available

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

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

COVID19 -- Services provided virtually and by phone * online learning classes * Live-in Treatment clients, contact case manager or call 905-579-1551 for a staff directory * Crisis Services available at Frontenac during business hours, call 905-723-2802 * after hours crisis support contact Durham Mental Health Services Crisis Access Linkage Line at 905-666-0483 or 1-800-742-1890


Assistance to adolescents struggling emotionally and behaviourally and their families

Counselling

• Individual, family and group therapy

Walk-In Clinic

• Single session counselling to adolescents, family accompaniment welcomed

Day Treatment

• emphasis placed on treatment of adolescents based on evidence informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• working with clients in classroom to develop treatment goals and needs derived from admission
• focus on ways to increase ability to be successful in academic setting

Live In Treatment

• program made available through Residential Admissions Process Collaborative Committee (RAP-CC) which prioritizes admission
• residence licenced for seven beds

Durham Region Crisis Response

• community-based service offers crisis line and mobile crisis response for children, youth and their families in crisis that is not life threatening but requires immediate intervention

Assistance for those that are in financial need

Financial Assistance

• monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
• monthly drug benefit card
• income tax clinic

Other services include:

Mandatory and Discretionary Benefits

• may include dentures, emergency dental services
• eyeglasses
• special diet allowance
• health care supplies
• medical transportation funds
• prosthetic devices
• funerals and burials
• programs may vary by City or Municipality

Community Participation

• volunteer placements
• job search programs based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances
• employment placement, job matching service
• job skills training - development of skills for specific jobs
• on-the-job training
• supports to self-employment, referrals to self-employment programs
• basic education, basic adult upgrading
• high school upgrading
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• literacy and basic skills

Employment Assistance

• clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children

Employment Resource Centre

• walk-in job search centre
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• resource materials
• job banks
• labour market information
• assistance with resumes
• referrals to job counselling and training

Employment Start-Up Benefit

• covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• families with children -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)

• help young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment

Click here for Employment Supports

Additional services:

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268

• available Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm and Sat, Sun noon-5 pm
• automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
• information and announcements about Ontario Works
• service not available to TTY users

Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867

• to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

Satellite Locations for Existing Clients

Ajax Office
140 Commercial Ave,
Ajax, ON L1S 2H5
Phone 905-428-7400

Oshawa Office
C1A-200 John St,
Oshawa, ON L1J 2B4
Phone 905-436-6747

Oshawa Office (Employment Counselling)
200 John Street West, Upper Level
Oshawa, ON L1J 2B4
Phone 905-432-2929

Uxbridge Office
2 Campbell Drive, Suite 305
Uxbridge, ON L9P 1H6
Phone: 905-852-4566

Courses designed for adult learners

• who want to complete their high school diploma, upgrade courses, prepare for post-secondary or employment
• flexible options to earn credits through day and/or night school, correspondence, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
• employment training programs for credit also available

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/numeracy preparation for

• Pre-Mature PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition)
• Pre-PSW Literacy Test
• Pre-Childcare Assistant Literacy
• Pre-Custodial Certificate
• Pre-High School Credit
• Pre-Employment Literacy Preparation
• ESL Bridging at Speaking and Understanding Level 6/7
• Reading and Writing Canadian Benchmark Level 5/6
• LBS preparation for Credit and or GED

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

• adult language classes for newcomers to Canada upon assessment by Assessment Centre
• Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) available for eligible clients
• classes are offered at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 1-6

English as a Second Language (ESL)

• adult language classes are offered at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 1-8
• citizenship classes

Enhanced Language Training (ELT)

• classes for internationally trained professionals seeking employment
• internship available for eligible participant

Women's Pre-employment Prep Program (WPEP)

• classes for LINC eligible women wanting to prepare for working in a professional office environment
• improve English and learn office and software skills in Windows, Internet, Microsoft Office

Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) - Adult Upgrading/Credit Prep

• improve reading/writing, mathematics or computer skills
• work toward independence, high school credit, employment or apprenticeships, training and certificate programs

Continuing Education

• daytime and evening classes are available throughout school year and during summer
• high school credits for diploma purposes, upgrading, correspondence and e-learning credit courses
• English, Math, Science, Physical Education, Social Sciences, Co-op
• pathway training programs in Logistics and Distribution, Hospitality, Office Administration, Building Maintenance, and Environmental Services
• career planning/assessment services
• document evaluation service
• international language classes
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
• workplace preparation programs

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

Northumberland County Community & Social Services is responsible for the delivery of Ontario Works, a program that provides income support and employment services referrals to eligible residents of the County

• Active participants have access to their case file information and important program announcements through the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) number, 1-800-808-2268. Clients will be asked to enter their 9-digit identification number and 4-digit security personal identification number (PIN). They will then have a number of choices that will allow them to access the information they are looking for.

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

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

• focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences
• PLAR
• E-learning programs
• Independent Learning programs

An alternative high school in which students may earn their diplomas.

• Extensive co-operative education program
• All courses are offered by qualified teachers in a flexible learning environment
• academic credit courses in English, mathematics, science, life skills and other Ministry of Education approved courses
• credits toward Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• continuous intake

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

The Adult Training Network (ATN) also offers preparation for PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment Recognition) and various skills training workshops throughout the year.

Literacy and Basic Skills

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