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, 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, 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, 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
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
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, 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, M3M 2G3
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, 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, M6A 3C1
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
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, M4T 1E2
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, M4T 1E2
Literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills for adults with intellectual disabilities
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2
In Waterloo Region, United for Literacy runs free educational support programs for children and youth. These programs are facilitated by screened and trained United for Literacy volunteer tutors.
- accommodation for students with disabilities for final tests
- assistance through student's TVO ICL Portal or by email
- academic upgrading
- 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, 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, 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
