ON, M8V 2Z5
Adults must be fluent in spoken English and able to commit to 3 hours of learning each week for at least 6 months to 1 year
Toronto, ON, M9B 6H8
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, 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
Mississauga, ON, L5E 2H8
Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma
- focus on Math, Science, Social Science, and English courses
- offers day classes, evening classes, summer school and co-op programs
Toronto, ON, M9B 2C4
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
Toronto, ON, M6J 0A8
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
Toronto, ON, M6J 0A8
- book clubs designed for adult literacy learners
- expressive arts program such as creative writing and visual art
- health and wellness workshops
- current programs
Toronto, ON, M6K 3N3
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
Toronto, ON, M6N 1B7
Literacy training, numeracy, digital and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M6G 1L6
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
Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6
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, L5B 3Z6
Office open to the public Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; for information call, 905-279-3679
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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health - support groups, counselling
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program including support groups and health education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
- Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
- citizenship test preparation classes
Community Connections Mentorship Program
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
English as a Second Language / LINC -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
- day or evening classes
Childminding available for clients attending sessions
Toronto, ON, M6M 4L8
- English language skills instruction to increase literacy, numeracy, and ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing
- workshops, conversation circles and community activities
- computer lab
Toronto, ON, M9R 3C8
Social, education and health related activities
- ESL and literacy classes
- skills training for immigrant women including sewing classes, computer classes
- workshops
- free child minding when parents are in programs and workshops
- assistance with form filling, immigration, housing, resume writing, and job searching
- support groups
- lessons conducted virtually, tablets provided if accessibility is an issue, contact for details
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
Anglophone (English speakers)
- The Learning Hub - (see separate entry)
Indigenous
- Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council, Good Learning Anywhere (GLA) - (see separate entry)
Francophone (French speakers)
- Coalition ontarienne de formation des adultes - (see separate entry)
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Deaf Learn Now (see separate entry)
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program
- College Sector Committee - students needing to meet admission requirements for specific apprenticeship and postsecondary programs may wish to complete the Academic & Career Entrance (ACE) Program, available at many colleges and also available online
Learners may complete training in a fully remote environment or with a combination of online and in-person training
Courses for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma, include focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences
- evening or day classes
- childminding may be available
- EdVance program
Classes held in various schools and learning centres, a complete listing including program dates is available online
Toronto, ON, M6E 2H4
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
Toronto, ON, M5R 2V3
- Emergency Interpreting Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, [email protected], SMS/Text 416-712-6637 (charges may apply)
- Deaf-Blind Intervening Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, Allan Wareham [email protected]
Literacy and basic skills training, including
- numeracy, digital literacy
- communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
- instruction is provided one-on-one or in group sessions, both on-site or virtually
Toronto, ON, M5C 1P1
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
Toronto, ON, M5C 1P1
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
Toronto, ON, M5A 2E4
Employment and Career Services
- individual employment support
- job search strategies, including resume and cover letter preparation
- interview preparation and job readiness workshops
- employment resource centre -- access to computers, internet, local labour market and office equipment
Training and Skills Development
- trade and technical training -- basic carpentry, construction and skilled trades pathways
- pre-health and professional training -- classroom programs to buid prerequisites toward careers like nursing
- certification workshops -- short courses such as First Aid, CPR, food-handler, and digital literacy training
- entrepreneurship support -- 8 week program to help start a business
- digital literacy and essential skills training -- Microsoft Office, email, basic computing and career related digital skills
Education Support
- academic upgrading and GED/OSSD support -- help earning high-school equivalency or prerequisite courses for further training
- funding for books, supplies and transportation for students attending approved courses
Funding and financial assistance
- financial support for new employment -- one-time assistance after getting a job
- grants for Indigenous entrepreneurs
- employer funding programs -- subsidies for employers to hire and train Indigenous trainees
Toronto, ON, M5A 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
Toronto, ON, M5A 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
- teaches practical skills relating to the job market, such as resume and interview skills
- Canadian citizenship preparation
- provides training for credentials, such as WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and the Food Handler's Certificate
