Getting Started
It's simple - give us a call at (807) 597-1242 to book an appointment and learn more about how we can help you. Drop-ins are also welcome!
During the consultation, we'll discuss your education and work history to better determine what programs or services are best suited to help you achieve your current goals. We're proud of our students who have successfully achieved their goals through our programs, and we'd love to help you reach yours!
We offer individual study plans in order to help you meet your desired goals, with one-on-tutoring and self-directed study. Our instructors are also available to introduce you to computers, email and the internet and we have reference materials available upon request.
Programs:
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
- G.E.D. General Equivalency Development
- Job Readiness
- Introduction to Computers
- Basic Internet Skills
- Keyboarding
- Introduction to WHMIS
- Evening Computer Course Classes
- Reading, Writing & Math
- Fee for Service
- We sometimes obtain funding for specific grant programs
Skills We Can Help With
- Reading
- Writing
- Math and other forms of Numeracy
- Computer Use
- Studying for tests
- Skills for the workplace
- Oral communications
To find out what level you currently are, we can give you assessments in Math and Communications. Then we can start you at a level that is right for you.
If you are applying to a College program as an adult student and need an assessment to demonstrate your ability to be admitted to this course, we have the program. Academic Career Entrance (ACE) is a program based on five levels. We can assess your current ability in different subjects and start you at the proper level. For example you may be at level five in English already, but only at level two in Math. We can then structure your learning program to meet your needs.
Essential Skills
We are a Literacy and Basic Skills program funded by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities. We offer training in the literacy and essential skills needed for work, learning and life. These include the 9 Essential Skills as defined by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. (HRSDC)
- Reading Text ~ In the workplace you read text such as: notes, letters, journals, reports and/or forms.
- Document Use ~ In the workplace you use documents such as: charts, tables, sketches, blueprints, codebooks, diagrams and/or maps.
- Numeracy ~ In the workplace you use forms of numeracy such as: estimating, calculating and/or measuring.
- Writing ~ In the workplace you write: notes, letters, memos, directions, logs, reports and/or minutes
- Oral Communication ~ In the workplace you use oral communication to : take messages, seek information, facilitate groups, exchange opinions, negotiate, comfort, persuade, and/or instruct.
- Working with Others ~ In the workplace you work: independently, with partners, as a team and/or as a supervisor.
- Computer Use ~ In the workplace you operate computerized equipment, use word processing, send emails, create and/or modify spreadsheets.
- Continuous Learning ~ In the workplace you engage in continuous learning through regular work activities, in the workplace and/or in off-site training.
- Thinking Skills ~ In the workplace thinking skills include: problem solving, decision making, organizing, use of memory and/or finding information.
We offer upgrading and Grade Twelve equivalency as well as basic computer skills and specific computer courses.
Adult learners who have used our services have become employed, obtained diplomas, been accepted into College, and been accepted into apprenticeship programs!
