Work and Employment

Literacy and Basic Skills

ABC Communautaire - French Adult Education Centre

50 Dorothy St
Welland, ON
L3B 3V7

A French adult education centre that teaches French reading, writing, computer and math skills to francophone adults; Evening classes available.
Paid services: Translation (English to French).

https://www.abccommunautaire.ca

Office: 905-788-3711

Crisis Line: 289-321-3711

Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, Sep-Jun

ABC Communautaire - Literacy and Basic Skills

50 Dorothy St
Welland, ON
L3B 3V7

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

Also offer translation services (from English to French)

https://www.abccommunautaire.ca

Office: 905-788-3711

Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm, Sep-Jun

Adult Literacy Council of Greater Fort Erie (The)

Fort Erie, ON

• Free one-on-one tutoring for adults
• Basic literacy skills
• Reading and writing upgrading
• Basic numeracy, math skills and life skills
• English as a second language and GED preparation
• Computer instruction
• Support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them

https://www.literacyforterie.ca

Office: 905-871-6626

Tue-Thu 10 am-2 pm

Collège Boréal - Literacy and Basic Skills

Black Walnut Building, 100 Niagara College Blvd
B102 Welland, ON
L3C 7L3

Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence for Francophones

https://www.collegeboreal.ca

Office: 1-800-361-6673 ext 7370

Mon, Wed 9 am-3 pm by appointment

District School Board of Niagara - Adult Education

Lifetime Learning Centre, 535 Lake St
St Catharines, ON
L2N 4H7

An adult education school that offers daytime computer training and academic upgrading for adults, aged 18 and over. Individuals can complete a high school diploma, pursue a personal interest, explore new career options or expand the knowledge and skills to help reenter the work force. Aso offer Personal Support Worker Training (PSW), with a September start date.

https://www.lifetimelearning.ca

Office: 905-687-7000

Fax: 905-646-9377

Office Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm

District School Board of Niagara - Adult Literacy for the Deaf

Stokes Community Centre, 36 Page St
St Catharines, ON
L2R 4A7

This program is designed and facilitated in a bi-literacy environment to allow deaf, hard of hearing, and deafened adults who wish to further their literacy skills, post-secondary education an/or training program opportunities. The program is provided in a barrier free classroom setting facilitated in American Sign Language (ASL) by using a learner centered approach.

Program opportunities include but are not limited to:

• Academic upgrading
• Communications skills
• Numeracy
• Computer technology
• Deaf culture
• Job Readiness/Placements
• Drivers Education
• American Sign Language

www.dsbn.org/community

Office: 905-988-1450

Text Only: 905-933-1466

Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm

District School Board of Niagara - Literacy and Basic Skills

Stokes Community Centre, 36 Page St
St Catharines, ON
L2R 4A7

https://www.dsbn.org/community

Office: 905-327-7642

Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm

District School Board of Niagara - Literacy and Basic Skills

Lifetime Learning Centre, 535 Lake St
St Catharines, ON
L2N 4H7

https://www.dsbn.org/community

Office: 905-327-7642

Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm

District School Board of Niagara - Literacy and Basic Skills

5960 Pitton Rd
Niagara Falls, ON
L2H 1S2

https://www.dsbn.org/community

Office: 905-327-7642

Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm

District School Board of Niagara - Literacy and Basic Skills

Port Colborne High School
211 Elgin St Port Colborne, ON
L3K 3K4

https://www.dsbn.org/community

Office: 905-327-7642

Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm

Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre - Katkwenyes Literacy

796 Buffalo Rd
Fort Erie, ON
L2A 5H2

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 * specialized services available to Aboriginal community

The Centre also offers ACE and adult alternative highschool (Courage to Soar) on site with some preference given to Katkwenyes graduates. Other learning opportunities as needed.

https://www.fenfc.org

Office: 905-871-8931 ext 237

Fax: 905-871-9655

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sep-Jun
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, Jul-Aug
Some evening courses available

Niagara Catholic District School Board - Continuing Education Learning Centres - St Ann Adult Learning Centre

5895 North St
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 1J7

Course offerings include:

• Teacher taught secondary school credits for adults (day)
• E-Learning credit courses
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for mature students
• Academic guidance counselling
• Cooperative education
• English as a Second Language
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
• Citizenship class
• Academic and core skills program
• Literacy and Basic Skills
• Personal Support Worker

https://www.niagaracontinuingeducation.ca

Office: 905-354-3531

Toll Free: 1-866-727-8401

Fax: 905-354-6693

Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * Classes call for information

Niagara Catholic District School Board - Continuing Education Learning Centres - St John Adult Learning Centre

145 Niagara St
St Catharines, ON
L2R 4L7

https://www.niagaracontinuingeducation.ca

Office: 905-682-3360

Toll Free: 1-866-727-8401

Fax: 905-682-1219

Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * Class times vary, call for information

Niagara Catholic District School Board - Continuing Education Learning Centres - St John South Adult Learning Centre

54 Jarvis St
Fort Erie, ON
L2A 2S4

https://www.niagaracontinuingeducation.ca

Office: 905-991-8951

Toll Free: 1-866-727-8401

Fax: 905-994-9663

Office Mon-Fri 9 am-3:30 pm, Sep-Jun

Niagara Catholic District School Board - Literacy and Basic Skills

54 Jarvis St
Fort Erie, ON
L2A 2S4

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

https://www.niagaracontinuingeducation.ca

Office: 905-991-8951

Fax: 905-994-9663

Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Classes Mon-Fri 8:45 am-3:15 pm, Sep-Jun

Niagara Catholic District School Board - Literacy and Basic Skills

5895 North St
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 1J7

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

https://www.niagaracontinuingeducation.ca

Office: 905-354-3531

Fax: 905-354-6693

Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Classes Mon-Fri 8:45 am-3:15 pm, Sep-Jun

Niagara Catholic District School Board - Literacy and Basic Skills

145 Niagara St
St Catharines, ON
L2R 4L7

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

https://www.niagaracontinuingeducation.ca

Office: 905-682-3360

Fax: 905-682-1219

Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Classes Mon-Fri 8:45 am-3:15 pm, Sep-Jun

Niagara Catholic District School Board - Literacy and Basic Skills

269 Thorold Rd W
Welland, ON
L3C 3W1

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

https://www.niagaracontinuingeducation.ca

Office: 905-734-4495

Fax: 905-734-8166

Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Classes Mon-Fri 8:45 am-3:15 pm, Sep-Jun

Niagara College - Literacy and Basic Skills

135 Taylor Rd
SS 4 Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON
L0S 1J0

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

Day and evening classes available. Day classes are offered in cooperation with Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne and with the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre, 796 Buffalo Rd Fort Erie.

https://www.niagaracollege.ca/au

Office: 905-641-2252 ext 4418

Reception Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Classes Mon-Fri, hours vary
Dates: Sep-Jun * Reduced programming available in Jul

Niagara College - Literacy and Basic Skills

100 Niagara College Blvd
Welland, ON
L3C 7L3

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

Day and evening classes available. Day classes are offered in cooperation with Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne and with the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre, 796 Buffalo Rd Fort Erie.

https://www.niagaracollege.ca/au

Office: 905-641-2252 ext 4418

Reception Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Classes Mon-Fri, hours vary
Dates: Sep-Jun * Reduced programming available in Jul

Niagara Regional Learning Centre - Literacy and Basic Skills

285 Bunting Rd
Unit 7 St Catharines, ON
L2M 7T9

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

https://www.literacyniagara.org

Office: 905-684-3500 ext 550

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Niagara Regional Native Centre - Literacy and Basic Skills

140 Welland Ave
Unit 15B St Catharines, ON
L2N 2R5

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 * specialized services available to Indigenous community

https://www.nrnc.ca

Office: 905-685-8547

Fax: 905-685-8990

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Evening programs call for information

Port Cares - The Learning Centre - Literacy and Basic Skills

92 Charlotte St
Port Colborne, ON
L3K 3E1

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

Niagara College offers the Academic and Career Entrance (A.C.E.) certificate program onsite as an equivalent to Grade 12 for admission consideration by any Ontario College or by the Apprenticeship branch of Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development. ACE courses are offered in communications/English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, self-management and computers

Self-Management classes are offered to individuals who are interested in improving their personal independence, furthering their education and or obtaining employment.

Also a community access site for Independent Learning Centre correspondence and online learning courses.

http://pcworksemployment.ca/

Office: 905-834-3629

Fax: 905-834-5805

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

The Literacy Council of Niagara West - Literacy and Basic Skills

The Howard House; 4271 Queen St
Lincoln, ON
L0R 1B0

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

One-to-one tutoring and small groups * Family Literacy * Customized workshops * Computer training * Community Gardens

https://www.nwalc.ca

Office: 905-563-1515

Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm