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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
Apprenticeship
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
Milton, ON, L9T 5E4
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/CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test preparation
Services support programming for Deaf, Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous learners
Milton, ON, L9T 5E4
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.
RSW+ Adult Tutoring program:
- reading, writing and basic math up to Grade 8 level
- essential skills for work and further training
CSW Computer Skills for Work program:
- in-person, instructor-led, small group classes
- introduction to Windows, MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), file management, email, Internet, and business communications
Sheridan College ACE Academic and Career Entrance program:
- in partnership with Sheridan College
- Grade 12 College level OSSD equivalent courses in English, Math, Biology and Chemistry
- prepare for college entrance or Mature Student Test
- qualify for apprenticeship and prepare for apprenticeship testing
CAEC Test Preparation
- prepare to write the new CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test, a high quality education credential that replaces the GED® Test
- for adults who do not have a high school diploma and are seeking access to employment prospects, education pathways, or training opportunities.
HSW Essential Skills for Healthcare Support Worker Employment program:
- build job-ready communication, digital and numeracy skills
- gain valuable healthcare industry knowledge - home care and long-term care sectors
- earn industry recognized certificates and build an employment portfolio
SWS Essential Skills for Work Success
- supports essential employability skills building and introduces foundational career planning for successful transitions to next level stable employment
Georgetown, ON, L7G 2C9
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/CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test preparation
Services support programming for Deaf, Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous learners
Georgetown, ON, L7G 2C9
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.
RSW+ Adult Tutoring program:
- reading, writing and basic math up to Grade 8 level
- essential skills for work and further training
CSW Computer Skills for Work program:
- in-person, instructor-led, small group classes
- introduction to Windows, MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), file management, email, Internet, and business communications
Sheridan College ACE Academic and Career Entrance program:
- in partnership with Sheridan College
- Grade 12 College level OSSD equivalent courses in English, Math, Biology and Chemistry
- prepare for college entrance or Mature Student Test
- qualify for apprenticeship and prepare for apprenticeship testing
CAEC Test Preparation
- prepare to write the new CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test, a high quality education credential that replaces the GED® Test
- for adults who do not have a high school diploma and are seeking access to employment prospects, education pathways, or training opportunities.
HSW Essential Skills for Healthcare Support Worker Employment program:
- build job-ready communication, digital and numeracy skills
- gain valuable healthcare industry knowledge - home care and long-term care sectors
- earn industry recognized certificates and build an employment portfolio
SWS Essential Skills for Work Success
- supports essential employability skills building and introduces foundational career planning for successful transitions to next level stable employment
Oakville, ON, L6H 2L1
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
Services support programming for Deaf, Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous learners
Oakville, ON, L6J 2W7
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
- 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
Brampton, ON, L6Y 5H9
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Acton, ON, L7J 1C2
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/CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test preparation
Services support programming for Deaf, Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous learners
Acton, ON, L7J 1C2
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.
RSW+ Adult Tutoring program:
- reading, writing and basic math up to Grade 8 level
- essential skills for work and further training
CSW Computer Skills for Work program:
- in-person, instructor-led, small group classes
- introduction to Windows, MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), file management, email, Internet, and business communications
Sheridan College ACE Academic and Career Entrance program:
- in partnership with Sheridan College
- Grade 12 College level OSSD equivalent courses in English, Math, Biology and Chemistry
- prepare for college entrance or Mature Student Test
- qualify for apprenticeship and prepare for apprenticeship testing
CAEC Test Preparation
- prepare to write the new CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test, a high quality education credential that replaces the GED® Test
- for adults who do not have a high school diploma and are seeking access to employment prospects, education pathways, or training opportunities.
HSW Essential Skills for Healthcare Support Worker Employment program:
- build job-ready communication, digital and numeracy skills
- gain valuable healthcare industry knowledge - home care and long-term care sectors
- earn industry recognized certificates and build an employment portfolio
SWS Essential Skills for Work Success
- supports essential employability skills building and introduces foundational career planning for successful transitions to next level stable employment
Oakville, ON, L6K 3W6
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/CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test preparation
Services support programming for Deaf, Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous learners
Oakville, ON, L6K 3W6
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.
RSW+ Adult Tutoring program:
- reading, writing and basic math up to Grade 8 level
- essential skills for work and further training
CSW Computer Skills for Work program:
- in-person, instructor-led, small group classes
- introduction to Windows, MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), file management, email, Internet, and business communications
Sheridan College ACE Academic and Career Entrance program:
- in partnership with Sheridan College
- Grade 12 College level OSSD equivalent courses in English, Math, Biology and Chemistry
- prepare for college entrance or Mature Student Test
- qualify for apprenticeship and prepare for apprenticeship testing
CAEC Test Preparation
- prepare to write the new CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test, a high quality education credential that replaces the GED® Test
- for adults who do not have a high school diploma and are seeking access to employment prospects, education pathways, or training opportunities.
HSW Essential Skills for Healthcare Support Worker Employment program:
- build job-ready communication, digital and numeracy skills
- gain valuable healthcare industry knowledge - home care and long-term care sectors
- earn industry recognized certificates and build an employment portfolio
SWS Essential Skills for Work Success
- supports essential employability skills building and introduces foundational career planning for successful transitions to next level stable employment
Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3
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
Brampton, ON, L6Y 5B4
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
Oakville, ON, L6K 2S2
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
- available in person or online, with sufficient enrollment
- learners must be able to work independently, without the aid of a support worker and be able to set and meet learning goals
- Basic and Intermediate Computer Skills Workshops available throughout the year
Services support programming for Deaf, Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous learners.
Mississauga, ON, L5T 2L1
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
Mississauga, ON, L5R 1C6
Academic program
- kindergarten to grade 12
- day, night and credit classes
- after school programs, child care
- adult education
- alternate secondary schools program
- English as a second language (ESL), literacy and basic skills and international language classes
- French immersion and extended French
- 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 (see separate entry)
Brampton, ON, L6W 3W8
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
Burlington, ON, L7N 3M6
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/CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test preparation
Services support programming for Deaf, Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous learners
Burlington, ON, L7N 3M6
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.
RSW+ Adult Tutoring program:
- reading, writing and basic math up to Grade 8 level
- essential skills for work and further training
CSW Computer Skills for Work program:
- in-person, instructor-led, small group classes
- introduction to Windows, MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), file management, email, Internet, and business communications
Sheridan College ACE Academic and Career Entrance program:
- in partnership with Sheridan College
- Grade 12 College level OSSD equivalent courses in English, Math, Biology and Chemistry
- prepare for college entrance or Mature Student Test
- qualify for apprenticeship and prepare for apprenticeship testing
CAEC Test Preparation
- prepare to write the new CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Test, a high quality education credential that replaces the GED® Test
- for adults who do not have a high school diploma and are seeking access to employment prospects, education pathways, or training opportunities.
HSW Essential Skills for Healthcare Support Worker Employment program:
- build job-ready communication, digital and numeracy skills
- gain valuable healthcare industry knowledge - home care and long-term care sectors
- earn industry recognized certificates and build an employment portfolio
SWS Essential Skills for Work Success
- supports essential employability skills building and introduces foundational career planning for successful transitions to next level stable employment
Burlington, ON, L7N 3M6
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
Services support programming for Deaf, Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous learners.
Brampton, ON, L6Z 4N5
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
Burlington, ON, L7R 2X2
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
Services support programming for Deaf, Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous learners
Burlington, ON, L7R 2X2
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
- 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
Mississauga, ON, L5E 2H8
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
