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Academic upgrading courses which prepare individuals for college programs and/or employment

• individuals can study only the courses they need to meet the admission requirements for a college program of choice, or they can earn the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) which is recognized across Ontario as a Grade 12 equivalency for admission to college, and by many employers as meeting their minimum employment standard
• delivery of most courses is individualized
• placement tests determine which course to start in
• continuous intake
• daytime or evening
• full-time or part-time communication

• communication
• mathematics
• biology
• chemistry
• success strategies
• computer 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

Short term employment programs

• e.g. Custodian, Room Attendant, Customer Service, Retail, Classroom Supervisor, School Bus Driver skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Network of 33 public libraries in the City of Ottawa

Services include:

• lending services for a variety of resources
• lending services between libraries
• online catalogue
• homebound services
• downloads of virtual or audio-digital books and music
• public computer access
• admission passes for local museums
• Kill-A-Watt counter to measure electrical consumption
• pedometer to count steps
• 3D printer
• musical instrument lending
• dedicated services for children, teens, adults, newcomers, people looking for work
• assistive services for individuals who cannot read or access regular print material
• literacy support
• business services, for anyone interested in starting or growing a business
• meeting room rentals
• information and referral
• used books coordination
• outreach service: the Bookmobile
• computer club for adults 50 years and older
• various programming

InfoService:

• bilingual telephone information service centre
• quick information by phone on a wide variety of topics
• contact information for businesses and government agencies
• look up dates, names, spellings and definition of words
• information about library services and programs or reference to other sources of information for further help

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

Learners are tutored individually by trained teachers in weekly sessions which take place in the Society's offices

• meeting times are flexible
• computer workshops available on site

Financial Literacy Program:

• personal mentoring to help develop skills for managing money on a daily basis

Literacy and Basic Skills: Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, post-secondary education or independence

• individuals can study single courses, or they can earn the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) which is recognized across Ontario as a Grade 12 equivalency for admission to college, and by many employers as meeting their minimum employment standard
• delivery of most courses is individualized
• placement tests determine which course to start in
  • continuous intake
  • daytime
  • full-time or part-time

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

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

Workplace Basic Skills Program: offers training in the following areas:

• Child Care Assistant
• Preparation to enter a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program or become a Health Care Aid
• Computer Skills
• Certificates for Employment
• Adaptive Learning Program

Academic Upgrading program includes reading, writing and numeracy instruction to help clients meet their goals. In-person and online classes available, September to June.

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is provided at many OCDSB locations throughout Ottawa

• classes are offered at Literacy and LINC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and includes preparation for the Citizenship Test
• in-person classes at all locations with online options as well

English as a Second Language (ESL) non-credit classes for adults offered at many OCDSB locations throughout Ottawa

Levels available:

• basic
• intermediate
• advanced

Specialized courses for adults may include:

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• Academic Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, CAEL, etc)
• Workplace English
• ESL for Hospitality, and for Home Renovation
• Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar

To register, LINC and clients should have one of the following:

• current CLBs within the last year from any LINC or ESL class; or
• current Language Assessment from the YMCA Language Assessment and Resource Centre
• more information here

For information on LINC and ESL classes:

• visit the website

Assists adults to develop literacy and basic skills

• improves self-esteem
• furthers educational and employment opportunities
• improves health

Programs:

Learning Support:

• focus on the individual learner's strengths, knowledge and experiences
• aim of providing learning support and building self-esteem
• ​tutors work one-to-one or in small groups
• programs occur in a range of places, including schools, community centres, libraries, and shelters

Homework Club:

• participants meet one-to-one or in small groups with volunteers
• tutors help to read, write, do homework, play word games, and do other activities that support learning and literacy
• at least once a week

Volunteers opportunities:

• tutor math, reading, and writing
• read stories
• help with special events

Literacy instruction to deafblind adults in their preferred method of communication

• students have the opportunity to reach their goals and enhance their link to the environment

Services include:

• numeracy
• communication
• reading and writing
• daily living skills
• basic computer instruction

Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)

• literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence
• support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them

Education support services and job training programs

Stepping Stones Learning Centre:

• a teacher and volunteer tutors help adult men and women complete their high school education or post-secondary programs provided through online training or in-class instruction
• students work one-on-one with the teacher or tutor on a variety of goals including basic literacy, computer training, job searching through Career Cruising, on-line courses, French Club, etc.

Discovery University:

• participation in non-credit, university-level Humanities and Social Sciences courses at no cost
• courses are taught by professors and all textbooks and course materials are provided
• partnership between The Ottawa Mission, University of Ottawa, Saint Paul University, Carleton University and First Baptist Church

Food Services Training Program:

• five-month training program where men and women on social services can learn the skills necessary to work in a commercial kitchen

Custodial Skills Training Program:

• access to custodial and care-taking work training through an eight week course at St. Nicholas Adult High School
• includes classroom and on-the-job training, cleaning techniques, use of cleaning machinery and equipment, and a resume workshop

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

Distance Education service

• offers literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skill
• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Adult upgrading including reading, writing, numeracy, digital, communication

• offers a Deaf Adult upgrading program as well, language of instruction is ASL
• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Offering literacy and basic skills services

• employment
• apprenticeship
• secondary-school credit
• post-secondary education
• greater independence
• free one-on-one tutoring

Literacy and basic skills training:

• numeracy
• digital
• communication
• interpersonal skills

Helps learners prepare for:

• employment
• apprenticeship
• secondary-school credit
• post-secondary education
• greater independence

Disability organization working toward economic and social inclusiveness for people with all disabilities

• one-to-one tutoring for computer use
• consulting and assessment services
• technical aids
• computer adaptations
• computer access assessments
• public awareness
• assistive technology

Employment services:

• career exploration (skills and career self-assessments, educational exploration, labour market research)
• employability skills and disability accommodation skills
• identifying workplace values, abilities, interests, and skills
• how to develop a resume and cover letter
• interview preparation
• effective job search techniques
• developing an action plan for 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

French adult basic education program : courses in reading * writing * mathematics * computers * science

Literacy and basic skills training:

• numeracy
• digital
• communication
• interpersonal skills

Helps learners prepare for:

• employment
• apprenticeship
• secondary-school credit
• post-secondary education
• greater independence

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

Literacy and basic skills training:

• numeracy
• digital
• communication
• interpersonal skills

Helps learners prepare for:

• employment
• apprenticeship
• secondary-school credit
• post-secondary education
• greater independence

Literacy and basic skills training:

• numeracy
• digital
• communication
• interpersonal skills

Helps learners prepare for:

• employment
• apprenticeship
• secondary-school credit
• post-secondary education
• greater independence

ALTC specializes in literacy instruction base on Skills for Success and Better Jobs Ontario

• offers small group training and one-on-one mentoring for individualized learning plans based on your needs and goals

Offer learning plans to:

• improve your reading, writing, math, computer and communication skills
• prepare and go back to high school and gain your GED
• develop skills for better work opportunities, including apprenticeship
• develop skills to feel more confident in your everyday life