Searching for Adult Literacy

Overview of programs ranging from basic education and literacy to workforce preparation, career training and job search assistance programs, and directs to other related listings in this directory

ADULT LITERACY & BASIC EDUCATION
Reading, writing, speaking, communication, computation and/or problem solving skills:
* for adults who cannot read or write at a functional level) see Adult Literacy Programs here
* to strengthen functional skills in these areas see Adult Basic Education programs here


SECONDARY EDUCATION
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
* to complete at locations in Halton, see here


PREPARING & TRAINING FOR THE WORKFORCE
Prevocational Training (for people with disabilities, including mental health issues)
Instruction and/or counselling to develop:
* physical and emotional tolerance for work demands and pressures
* personal-social behaviours
* basic manual, academic and communications skills needed to acquire basic job skills
* see Prevocational Training programs here

Career Awareness and Counselling
* Career Awareness (provides information and data about various industries and professions): see here
* Career Counselling (provides information and guidance in evaluating aptitude, abilities and interests, to choose a vocation or career and select the type of training): see here

Vocational Assessment
Tests skills, abilities, interests, personality traits and other attributes for success in different occupational areas or specific positions
* may include programs that allow people to try out jobs for short periods of time to see if there's a 'fit' and, for people with disabilities, determine what supports might be needed to succeed if hired.
* for programs see here

Job Training
* Vocational Education, see here
* On the Job Training, see here
* Computer and Related Technology Classes, see here

Work Experience/Internship Programs
* Work Experience Programs, see here
* Internship Programs, see here

Apprenticeship
* Apprenticeship Preparation, see here
* Apprenticeship training, see here

Job training expense assistance
Financial assistance or loans to help people pay for tuition, books, living expenses, transportation, disability supports, assistance in caring for dependents etc.
* for programs see here


JOB SEARCH
Pre-job Guidance
Provides skills in preparing a resume, job application letters/questionnaires, answering job ads and taking employment tests, tips on appropriate dress, personal appearance and interview techniques, etc.)
* for programs see here

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres
One-stop centres that may include job counselling, testing and assessment, pre-job guidance, job matching and referral, labour market and career information, information on financial aid for education and training, and referral for job training, transportation, child care, personal and financial counselling, etc.
* for programs see here

Specialized Job Assistance Centres:
Disability-related programs:
* Comprehensive Disability-related Programs, see here
* Supported Employment (job coach works side-by-side with client in workplace), see here
* Centre-based Employment (separate and supported work centres for those with disabilities), see here

Ex-offender Employment Programs, see here

Immigrant/refugee Employment Programs, see here

Indigenous Employment Programs, see here

Summer Employment Programs, see here

Vocational Rehabilitation (for people with disabilities, emotional problems or history of substance abuse), see here

Youth Employment Programs, see here

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, 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

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

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, 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

The GROW program:

• provides learners with developmental disabilities the opportunity to develop their literacy and numeracy skills in preparation for employment
• small group setting
• individualized programming
• non-credit, part time day classes
• students must be able to set and meet goals

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

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
  
• participants work at their own pace
  
• small-group setting

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

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 -- immigrant families that require assistance with technology for student use can contact the settlement workers in their schools or the We Welcome the World Centres, 905-366-8791 or welcomecentre@peelsb.com

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Academic program

• Kindergarten to grade 12
• Day, night and credit classes
• After school programs, child care
• Adult education
• Alternate Schools program
• English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy and heritage language classes
• French immersion
• International Baccalaureate
• Dual Credit
• Specialist High Skills Major program
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship program (OYAP)
• Online learning
• Special education

Adult Education -- academic upgrading

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Specialized Language Training (STL)
• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by achev -- see separate entry
• Essential Skills Upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills, LBS)

We Welcome the World -- orientation and assessment centres for elementary and secondary students new to Ontario or Canada, call 905-366-8791 to book an appointment

COVID 19 -- Closed to in-person service until further notice; call to inquire about online assessments, programs and other services


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

Adult and Children Service Coordination -- guidance for children and adults with a developmental disability and their families to access resources in the community as well as information and resources on such matters as wills and estate planning, education and school issues, and government programs for people with a developmental disability

Out-of-Home Respite Supports -- provides families caring for a family member with a developmental disability some time to themselves while their family member is supported in social, recreational, and educational activities that promote skill development and community participation; there are numbers of respite options for particular needs and age groups

Community Participation Supports -- range and variety of activities, experiences, and opportunities for adults with a developmental disability including volunteer work and community outings to arts and crafts and educational activities

Community Living Supports -- helps people to live in their home; supports designed to promote participation and inclusion in the community, personal goals, skills, and relationships; range of supports and support models are offered, including group living, supported independent living and family home

Early Childhood Education -- consultation and support to pre-school centres and families of pre-school children with a developmental disability with a view to promoting the children's skills, development and inclusion in the pre-school setting and a successful transition to the school system

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 centre primarily assists those who are out of work, and youth who are out of school to assess their skills and employment potential

• various programs assist job seekers with their job search activities and on the job training

Major Programs and Services:

Ontario Employment Services:

• an employment experience program
• candidates get the training and experience needed to find a job
• individual employment counselling
• job search techniques
• job placements (subsidized,unsubsidized and apprenticeship)
• educational upgrading
• career focusing
• for more information see separate listing here

Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship programs:

• candidates experience the trades through free on the job training
• program runs annually
• recruitment begins in January of each year pending funding

Resource Room:

• drop-in or by appointment
• self-directed access to information on careers
• training opportunities
• employment workshops
• job bank
• client phone for job search

Computer services:
Free of charge, available to those using for job search, training and education (including life-long learning)

• computers with Internet
• web-based e-mail
• Microsoft 2016 Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• USB drive/flashdrive/memory stick ports
• FAX (sending only)
• free printing (max. 20 pages per day)
• scanner
• some sites, such as game sites, are blocked

Employment & Upgrading Preparation program:

• assists adults with improving their reading and writing to enhance their employment skills

COVID 19 -- Closed to in-person service until further notice; call to inquire about online assessments, programs and other services


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

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

Literacy and basic skills referring network, 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.