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Continuing education programs for internationally trained professionals to help get Canadian credentials and experience

Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT) - Workplace language training program designed specifically for the business, technology and health care sectors * program includes interacting effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and clients, written communication and comprehension, with a focus on occupation-specific terminology, workplace practices, cultural awareness, and searching for Canadian work experience * assists newcomers to develop language and communications skills to develop strong interviewing, networking, and job-search communication skills * 8 or12 week program

Certificate programs for Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) assist students to improve skills to achieve Grade 12 equivalency for admission to Ontario colleges, apprenticeship programs, and for consideration by employers * improve skills in:

• literacy and basic skills
• communications
• mathematics
• self-management/self-direction
• computers
• biology
• chemistry
• physics

French-language college * full-time and part-time studies:

• language training (English, French, Spanish, English/French as a second language)
• continuing education
• training for immigrants
• corporate training and apprenticeship programs
• health and safety courses
• e-learning courses

Immigration and Employment programs - Information and referral to newcomers, to help them to settle, adapt and integrate in London

Services and Programs:

• Literacy and Basic Skills
• Ontario Employment Services

Private language school * full-time English as a Second Language (ESL) program * ESL teacher training course (TESOL Certificate) * Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) program * Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment program * International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Prep program * summer program * business program

Provides immigrants with English or French langauge assessments for government funded programs * services are offered at no cost to eligible clients.
Services Include:

• Nationally recognized Language Assessments based on Canadian Language Benchmarks.
• Information on local language classes and support services (i.e. child care and transportation).
• Referrals to government-funded language programs.
• Referrals to other services and programs in the community.
• Participants Must Be:
• 18+ years of age
• Ontario Residents
• Canadian Citizens born outside of Canada whose native language is not English
• Permanent Residents
• Convention Refugees/Protected Persons
• Persons in Canada whose applications for Permanent Resident status are being processed in Canada and who have been
• informed by a letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada of the initial approval of their application subject to an admissibility assessment
• Refugee claimants
• Temporary workers or students who have obtained initial approval for a concurrent Application for Permanent Residence
• Foreign domestic workers admitted under the Live-In Caregiver program

Community enrichment programs and services throughout Southwestern Ontario. Serving communities across Southwestern Ontario.
The Y provides:

• Health and fitness branches
• Camps
• Child care centres
• Community programs and newcomer services

Child Care Services - Operates licensed child care centers in a variety of locations in London, St Thomas, Strathroy and Woodstock

YMAP - YMCA Mapping the Way for Newcomer Youth - Leadership, community engagement and integration program for high-school aged permanent residents and convention refugees

Children's Safety Village of London Area - Community project aimed at reducing accidents involving children

Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada - Settlement services for newcomers

Services and Programs:

• Bob Hayward Branch
• Family YMCA of St Thomas-Elgin
• Middlesex Centre
• Strathroy-Caradoc Family YMCA
• Woodstock Branch
• YMCA Education Centre

Adult and continuing education centre

Secondary school credit programs (Grade 9 to 12) for adults, continuing education and summer school for all students * day and correspondences/self-study courses * full or part time continuous entry courses * diploma and certificate programs * educational counselling to registrants * volunteer tutors available * limited child care services

• credit for high school diploma
• workplace training, career preparation and prior learning assessments
• credit business and technical courses
• International Languages Program (Elementary courses, Secondary credit courses)
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for Mature Students (18+)

English as a Second Language (ESL) - 519-452-2660 ext 69715 - General and specialty classes

Alternative Education programs throughout the city of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties for youth in Grades 7-12

Adult High School Diploma Program - Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete a secondary school diploma, upgrade marks for postsecondary admission, achieve Level 1 Apprenticeship trade or move into gainful employment * academic and technical education programs

Gateway Program (Upgrading) - Free upgrading for adults who want to improve literacy, math, and/or computer skills * provides support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan * flexible attendance options and learners can start any time during the school year * Classes in London, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Strathroy, Parkhill, and online night school.

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program - A Co-operative education program which includes 330 hours of classroom theory and 330 hours of on-the-job training in agencies that employ PSWs * Clinical placement offers work experience in a long-term care home * Placement involves work experience in assisted living facility, an independent living facility, a group home, an adult day program, a hospice, a respite care facility for children, a community health agency, or a school

Services and Programs:

• Merrymount - London
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for Mature Students

Provides American Sign Language (ASL) and English instruction to culturally Deaf, and hard of hearing adult newcomers to Canada * teaches daily life skills to help newcomers adapt to living in Canada

General and specialty classes:

• literacy ESL - for learners not literate in their first language
• language for the retail profession
• language for the workplace
• citizenship preparation - offered to landed immigrants who have been living in Canada at least 2 years (test can be taken at 3 years)
• preparation for university/professional testing

Adult and Continuing Education Centre:

• High School Diploma Program - Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for Mature Students (18+) - High school credits for prior learning and experience acquired at home, at work, in training, and volunteer work
• English as a Second Language - Classes designed to provide life and work skills, prepare students for citizenship, assist work towards high school diploma, and prepare for college
• Literacy and Essential Skills - Non-credit program with courses for adults who wish to update their skills for employment, education and training * focus on OSSD preparation using emotional intelligence approaches

Elementary and Secondary Programs:

• International Native and Language Programs - Non-credit classes available to students 4 years and over * credit classes in some languages for students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
• Night Credit Classes - Opportunity to earn or upgrade credits necessary for entrance to university or college

Adult, Elementary and Secondary Summer School:

• Secondary Credits - On-site and online credits for adults and secondary school students
• Literacy and Essential Skills
• Adult English as a Second Language (ESL)
• International Language Summer School - Elementary programs for selected languages during the summer months
• Literacy and Numeracy Camps - For students in grades 6, 7 & 8

Services and Programs:

• Adult High School Diploma Program
• Essential Skills Training

Secondary school credit programs (Grade 9 to 12) for adults, continuing education and summer school for all students * day and correspondence/self-study courses * full or part time continuous entry courses * diploma and certificate programs * educational counselling to registrants * volunteer tutors available

Workplace training * career preparation * prior learning assessments * credit for high school diploma * credit business and technical courses

English as a Second Language (ESL) - General and specialty classes

Upgrading classes assist in completing grade 12 diploma, preparing for GED test, learning new computer skills, upgrading for the Personal Support Worker course, financial literacy, and improving employability

Adult High School Diploma Program - Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma * focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences

Services and Programs:

• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for Mature Students

Private career college offering diploma programs, labour market training, post-secondary education preparation programs and computer skills courses

Teaches English Language Skills to newcomers, where language and cultural differences are barriers to accessing employment, education and community services

Additional Language Skills Program locations:

• Wortley YMCA - 165 Elmwood Ave E
• Westmount Mall - 785 Wonderland Rd S
• South London Community Centre - 1119 Jalna Blvd, behind White Oaks Mall
• North London - 207-735 Wonderland Rd N (Wonderland Corners Plaza), at Beaverbrook

English as Second Language program that prepares international students for college and university programs in Canada

10 levels, from beginner to advanced English learner * helps increase skills in grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and pronunciation * provides flexible pathways to college and university * 8-week semesters for entry year round

Credit and non-credit education programs for adults, including course workshops, seminars, video conferencing, and distance learning

• transferable credits
• prior learning assessment
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• partnerships with government, business and industry world-wide
• computer labs
• student support services
• scholarships and bursaries
• intramural and varsity sports

Cultural group * sponsors a variety of educational, social and recreational activities for all ages * programs include seniors programs, Chinese ensemble, Chinese choir, Chinese cultural camp, Mandarin conversation circle, Tai Chi, painting and calligraphy, lion dance, photography club and Annual Dragon Boat Race

Offers basic financial assistance to eligible community residents requiring basic needs and shelter

Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card

Other services include:

• Community Start-Up Benefit - Help with housing or moving costs * covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• Employment Start-Up Benefit - Covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• Families with Children - Newborn child allowance, back to school allowance for dependent children, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children
• 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
• Community Participation - Volunteer placements
• Job Search Programs - Based on skills, experience and circumstances
• Employment Placement - Job matching service
• Basic Education - Basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, literacy and basic skills
• Job Skills Training - Development of skills for specific jobs, on-the-job training
• Supports to Self-Employment - Referrals to self-employment programs
• 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 and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment

English as a Second Language Classes * provides basic to advanced listening, speaking, reading and writing skills * prepares newcomers with language skills for citizenship * full-time and part-time classes * small class sizes * computer activities * transportation support available

Free upgrading for adults who want to improve literacy, math, and/or computer skills * provides support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan * flexible attendance options and learners can start any time during the school year * Classes in London, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Strathroy, Parkhill, and online night school. Upgrading classes assist with

• preparing for secondary credit or post-secondary education
• preparing to write the GED test
• preparing for the PSW (Personal Support Worker) program
• preparing for apprenticeship and/or employment
• digital technology skills upgrade
• lifelong learning, and
• building confidence

Free, small-sized upgrading classes for adults who want to improve literacy, math, and/or computer skills * Provides support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan * Flexible attendance options and learners can start any time during the school year * Classes in London, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Strathroy, Parkhill, and online night school.

Upgrading classes assist with

• preparing for secondary credit or post-secondary education,
• preparing to write the GED test,
• preparing for the PSW (Personal Support Worker) program,
• preparing for apprenticeship and/or employment,
• digital technology skills upgrade,
• lifelong learning, and
• building confidence.

Free upgrading for adults who want to improve literacy, math, and/or computer skills * provides support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan * flexible attendance options and learners can start any time during the school year * Classes in London, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Strathroy, Parkhill, and online night school. Upgrading classes assist with

• preparing for secondary credit or post-secondary education
• preparing to write the GED test
• preparing for the PSW (Personal Support Worker) program
• preparing for apprenticeship and/or employment
• digital technology skills upgrade
• lifelong learning, and
• building confidence

The St. Marys Public Library offers a full range of print and multi-media resources. Books and videos may be renewed by telephone. Same library card can be used throughout Perth County.

Resources include:

• fiction, non-fiction, reference resources, research databases
• large print fiction and non-fiction
• children, magazines, books on tape and DVDs
• e-books and audio books
• public access computers and internet during hours of operation
• CD's for CNIB as well as access to readers from CNIB
• programs for all ages. Contact the library for more information.
• Summer Programs for children in Jul and Aug. Information HERE
• free kayak loan program - reserve online and pick-up keys, paddles and life jackets at library. More information HERE

Other services include: inter and intra-library loans, home delivery, video games, photocopying, scanning, faxing services, wireless access and free community telephone.

Library Food Pantry available during library hours. Take what you need and leave what you can. Friends of the Library fridge offers fresh items.

Classes for adults who need to develop their English language skills

Free upgrading for adults who want to improve literacy, math, and/or computer skills * provides support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan * flexible attendance options and learners can start any time during the school year * Classes in London, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Strathroy, Parkhill, and online night school. Upgrading classes assist with

• preparing for secondary credit or post-secondary education
• preparing to write the GED test
• preparing for the PSW (Personal Support Worker) program
• preparing for apprenticeship and/or employment
• digital technology skills upgrade
• lifelong learning, and
• building confidence

Free, small-sized upgrading classes for adults who want to improve literacy, math, and/or computer skills * Provides support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan * Flexible attendance options and learners can start any time during the school year * Classes in London, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Strathroy, Parkhill, and online night school.

Upgrading classes assist with

• preparing for secondary credit or post-secondary education,
• preparing to write the GED test,
• preparing for the PSW (Personal Support Worker) program,
• preparing for apprenticeship and/or employment,
• digital technology skills upgrade,
• lifelong learning, and
• building confidence.

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) are designed to meet the needs of adult learners whose first language is not English * regardless of the length of time in Canada * language instruction * orientation to the community and available services * academic preparation for further education * language preparation for the workplace * language related to professions for internationally trained immigrants * language instruction in the workplace * group learning environment