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Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication, and employment skills *supports learners to prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence* childcare and transportation subsidies available* continuous entry Sep-Jun in Aylmer and St. Thomas.
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Education network that provides access to literacy, secondary education, general training, Ontario college and university programs and courses through online (distance) education * distance education technologies available, such as audioconferencing, videoconferencing, web conferencing, computer workstations and high-speed Internet * information on programs and courses, assistance with registration and financial aid options, referrals for academic advising and counselling, referrals to community and employment agencies
Monthly scheduled outreach in Strathroy, London, Dorchester and West Lorne
Monthly scheduled outreach in Strathroy, London, Dorchester and West Lorne
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College, employment, and apprenticeship preparation program * participants can prepare for the GED or complete ACE credits that meet entrance requirements for post-secondary programs * career exploration, computer and employment skills upgrading is also provided * register for our weekly assessment session
New participants are assessed to determine a comfortable starting point * individual goal requirements are reviewed and an individualized training plan is developed that reflects the individuals starting point and goal requirements * participants can start the very next week
New participants are assessed to determine a comfortable starting point * individual goal requirements are reviewed and an individualized training plan is developed that reflects the individuals starting point and goal requirements * participants can start the very next week
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College, employment, and apprenticeship preparation program * participants can prepare for the GED or complete ACE credits that meet entrance requirements for post-secondary programs * career exploration, computer and employment skills upgrading is also provided * register for our weekly assessment session
New participants are assessed to determine a comfortable starting point * individual goal requirements are reviewed and an individualized training plan is developed that reflects the individuals starting point and goal requirements * participants can start the very next week
New participants are assessed to determine a comfortable starting point * individual goal requirements are reviewed and an individualized training plan is developed that reflects the individuals starting point and goal requirements * participants can start the very next week
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Literacy and Basic Skills, St Thomas / Elgin Regional Campus
1-800-717-4412 226-210-6800
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College, employment, and apprenticeship preparation program * participants can prepare for the GED or complete ACE credits that meet entrance requirements for post-secondary programs * career exploration, computer and employment skills upgrading is also provided * register for our weekly assessment session
New participants are assessed to determine a comfortable starting point * individual goal requirements are reviewed and an individualized training plan is developed that reflects the individuals starting point and goal requirements * participants can start the very next week
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Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills that helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Helps adults develop and apply communication, numeracy, interpersonal, and digital skills to achieve their goals
Program assists learners who may have a range of barriers to learning
Helps adults develop and apply communication, numeracy, interpersonal, and digital skills to achieve their goals
Program assists learners who may have a range of barriers to learning
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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:
Programs may vary by city or municipality and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment
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
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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
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
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Psycho-educational assessments (if needed), educational accommodations and literacy upgrading for adults with learning barriers and disabilities
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Deafblind Community Services - Literacy and Basic Skills
1-800-265-4127 519-685-8420 ext 5121
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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
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Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, post-secondary education and greater independence * ACE program, equivalency grade 12
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Adult Upgrading Program (Literacy and Basic Skills), Market Tower Location
519-452-4430 ext 26501Visit Website
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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 (daytime and evening options)
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Literacy and basic skills training helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Free training for:
Short-term focused reading, writing, math, and computer readiness programs delivered based on demand
Free training for:
- computers and email to find information and to connect with others
- write paragraphs or essays to prepare for credit
- creating budgets or to handle money for education or work
- learning how to use a learning management system to prepare for education or work
Short-term focused reading, writing, math, and computer readiness programs delivered based on demand
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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
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
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
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Drop-in Program for families with children ages 0-6 offered at Beacock Branch Library on Tuesdays from 10-12pm & at StoneyCreek Branch Libary on Thursdays from 10-12pm
Interactive program geared to develop and enhance literacy skills for children and caregivers * program includes games, crafts, singing, storytime and other activities to support skill development
Interactive program geared to develop and enhance literacy skills for children and caregivers * program includes games, crafts, singing, storytime and other activities to support skill development
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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
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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
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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
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Literacy and basic skills training, including reading, writing, math, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, high school credit/GED, post-secondary education and greater independence.
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Community-based services for people with developmental disabilities
Residential Supports - Group living accommodations, supported independent living, Family Home Share
Employment Services - Assists with obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
Continuing Education - Builds upon literacy and numeracy skills
Community Access Service - Links adults to community leisure and recreational activities Person Centered Planning - Creates life plans that promote a person's goals and dreams
Passport Funding - Administers individualized funds and schedules qualified and trained staff for person directed supports
Community Respite - Provides out of home caregiver relief to families
Family Home - allows people with developmental disabilities to share a community home while receiving the supports needed to be independent.
Leisure and Recreation - provides opportunities for people to participate in leisure and recreational activities in their community
Residential Supports - Group living accommodations, supported independent living, Family Home Share
Employment Services - Assists with obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
Continuing Education - Builds upon literacy and numeracy skills
Community Access Service - Links adults to community leisure and recreational activities Person Centered Planning - Creates life plans that promote a person's goals and dreams
Passport Funding - Administers individualized funds and schedules qualified and trained staff for person directed supports
Community Respite - Provides out of home caregiver relief to families
Family Home - allows people with developmental disabilities to share a community home while receiving the supports needed to be independent.
Leisure and Recreation - provides opportunities for people to participate in leisure and recreational activities in their community
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Adult Academic Upgrading Program - Literacy and Basic Skills, Woodstock Campus
Office: 519-537-3540Visit Website
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Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
* helps learners prepare for post-secondary education, employment, apprenticeship, and greater independence
- Complete ACE credits to meet requirements for college
- Prepare for GED
- Prepare for apprenticeship
* helps learners prepare for post-secondary education, employment, apprenticeship, and greater independence
- Complete ACE credits to meet requirements for college
- Prepare for GED
- Prepare for apprenticeship
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Literacy and basic skills training, including reading, writing, math, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, high school credit/GED, post-secondary education and greater independence.
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COVID19 Offering one-to-one, in-person instruction by appointment only. Virtual learning opportunities available through Google Classroom, Zoom and email.
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.
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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
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Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence.
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