Searching for Academic Upgrading

• 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.

• One-on-One Tutoring Program
• detailed literacy assessment and learning plan based on needs and reading, writing, numeracy goals of learner
• tutoring provided by trained volunteers
• adult content, low literacy books and resources available for borrowing from lending library
• learner-tutor pairs receive ongoing staff support
• referrals to community partners to ensure learner needs are met
• Small Group Learning Program- facilitated by staff
• groups include pre-GED Preparation, Real-Life Writing, Aboriginal Writing, Numeracy, Workplace Communications, Cashier Training, Receptionist Training
• offered at Action Read or through community partners as feasible
• Computer Learning- training, support, workshops provided by staff- adaptive technology programs to overcome physical barriers and learning disabilities
• Northstar Digital Certification program

• children (ages birth-six) and parents or caregivers work together on early literacy skills
• activities include language games, quiet reading, group activities, storytelling, singing, puzzles
• Early Childhood Educators assist families to connect with other services and programs; provide information about developmental concerns; suggest inexpensive ways parents can promote early learning at home
• multiple community locations- see website for current information

• caseworkers work closely with participants to develop individualized action plans that address unique needs
• participants guided through each stage and encouraged to stay on track
• employment benefits to assist clients in finding and starting a job

• basic educational upgrading
• English as a second language training
• job specific skills training
• job search assistance (resumé writing, interview preparation)
• access to volunteer and employment placements

• Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - for young parents, ages 16-25 years
• Self-Employment - training and supports to operate a business; delivered in partnership with Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
• Life Skills Case Management - intensive support for those who are experiencing issues related to addictions or mental health
• services for empoyers

• course streams: academic/university, mixed, applied/college, open, locally developed/workplace
• collaboration with students, families and community partners
• Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL) programs
• various instructional strategies and resources: independent learning courses, eLearning, individual and small group instruction

• personal circumstances may restrict ability to attend high school (pregnancy, bullying, mental health concerns, etc)
• have experienced halted success in school or found regular school system did not meet individual needs

• Recreation After School programs, PA Day Camps, March Break and Summer Camps
• youth drop-in, Red Cross babysitting course, Leadership Development, Leader In Training
• Co-operative Youth Farm, high school experience
• Get Active (Grades 6, 7, 8) Sports Night, Adult Zumba
• backpack and school supplies
• Salvation Army Christmas Hamper West End Host site
• community garden
• neighbourhood summer market, emergency food pantry (call ahead)
• seasonal clothing drives and Goodwill clothing vouchers
• year round tax filing assistance
• advocacy with community agencies and programs

• Self-directed means that there is no specific start or end date. Students have the flexibility to complete their assignments and tests via EConestoga on their own time at a pace set by them. Self-directed courses can be completed as quickly or slowly as the student likes. It is recommended that at least a few months time is alloted for completion as the same amount of material is covered for both structure options. Self-directed courses can be started at any point throughout the year and students will still have access to an instructor for online zoom meetings if they require assistance with the material. Please note that math is currently only offered in self-directed format and self-directed courses do take a summer break for July and August.

• Teacher-led study means that there is a specific start and end date (e.g., May to Aug. or Sept. to Dec.). Students must be able to attend mandatory classes (either online over zoom or in-person on one of our campuses). Each class will have a three-hour duration broken into 2 hours of interactive learning and the final hour will be dedicated to open discussion, review, practice, and independent learning. When possible, teacher led classes are available during both day and evening to be flexible with the students own schedule

• Covers all compulsory credits.
• Day school, evening classes, summer school, correspondence programs, educational travel program and e-learning.

• Core Essentials to prepare students for credit classes
• Correspondence lesson drop -off box & Personal Support Worker, where students can earn up to 6 secondary school credits.
• Alternatively, students may earn secondary school credits by taking Day classes in Kitchener only, online courses from home, correspondence/self-study from home (registration and tutoring in Kitchener, lesson drop box in Cambridge), earn co-op credits through current paid employment, school-to -work training programs (PSW in Cambridge or Kitchener; Hairstyling and Culinary in Kitchener only).
• Guidance Services and Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) may be accessed in Kitchener, Registration is ongoing throughout the school year, plus summer at the Kitchener Main Campus. Visit website http://stlouis.wcdsb.ca for up-to-date registration information and class start dates/times.

Offer a variety of part-time programs for adults who require upgrading in reading, writing, basic math and essential digital skills for employment, and further education or training

Adult Tutoring Program RSW+:

• reading, writing and basic math up to Grade 9 level
• essential skills for work and further training

Computer Skills for Work CSW:

• in-person, instructor-led, small group classes
• access to online learning opportunities
• introduction to Windows, MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), file management, email, Internet, and business communication

Sheridan College Academic and Career Entrance ACE program:

• in partnership with Sheridan College
• Grade 12 College level OSSD equivalent courses in English, Math, Biology and Chemistry
• prepare for college entrance and Mature Student Test
• qualify for apprenticeship and prepare for apprenticeship testing

GED Test Preparation:

• upgrade Language Arts Reading, Writing and Math for the GED Test
• online learning opportunities for Science and Social studies

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

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
• one-on-one and small group tutoring - reading, writing & basic math
• computer skills for employment
• academic upgrading - College prep/GED test prep

• Math
• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computers
• Apprenticeship
• GED preparation
• College/Employment preparation

• 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.