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Local Community Leisure Guides in Niagara
Work and Employment
Literacy and Basic Skills
ABC Communautaire - French Adult Education Centre
50 Dorothy St Welland, ONL3B 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
linda.abc.communautaire@gmail.comOffice: 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, ONL3B 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
linda.abc.communautaire@gmail.comOffice: 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
info@literacyforterie.caOffice: 905-871-6626
Tue-Thu 10 am-2 pm
Collège Boréal - Literacy and Basic Skills
Black Walnut Building, 100 Niagara College BlvdB102 Welland, ONL3C 7L3
Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence for Francophones
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, ONL2N 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
LLC@dsbn.orgOffice: 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, ONL2R 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
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, ONL2R 4A7
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.dsbn.org/community
lbs@dsbn.orgOffice: 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, ONL2N 4H7
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.dsbn.org/community
lbs@dsbn.orgOffice: 905-327-7642
Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm
District School Board of Niagara - Literacy and Basic Skills
5960 Pitton Rd Niagara Falls, ONL2H 1S2
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.dsbn.org/community
lbs@dsbn.orgOffice: 905-327-7642
Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm
District School Board of Niagara - Literacy and Basic Skills
Port Colborne High School211 Elgin St Port Colborne, ONL3K 3K4
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.dsbn.org/community
lbs@dsbn.orgOffice: 905-327-7642
Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm
Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre - Katkwenyes Literacy
796 Buffalo Rd Fort Erie, ONL2A 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.
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, ONL2G 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
continuingeducation@ncdsb.comOffice: 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, ONL2R 4L7
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https://www.niagaracontinuingeducation.ca
continuingeducation@ncdsb.comOffice: 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, ONL2A 2S4
Course offerings include:
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https://www.niagaracontinuingeducation.ca
continuingeducation@ncdsb.comOffice: 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, ONL2A 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
continuingeducation@ncdsb.comOffice: 905-991-8951
Fax: 905-994-9663
Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pmClasses Mon-Fri 8:45 am-3:15 pm, Sep-Jun
Niagara Catholic District School Board - Literacy and Basic Skills
5895 North St Niagara Falls, ONL2G 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
continuingeducation@ncdsb.comOffice: 905-354-3531
Fax: 905-354-6693
Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pmClasses Mon-Fri 8:45 am-3:15 pm, Sep-Jun
Niagara Catholic District School Board - Literacy and Basic Skills
145 Niagara St St Catharines, ONL2R 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
continuingeducation@ncdsb.comOffice: 905-682-3360
Fax: 905-682-1219
Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pmClasses Mon-Fri 8:45 am-3:15 pm, Sep-Jun
Niagara Catholic District School Board - Literacy and Basic Skills
269 Thorold Rd W Welland, ONL3C 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
continuingeducation@ncdsb.comOffice: 905-734-4495
Fax: 905-734-8166
Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pmClasses Mon-Fri 8:45 am-3:15 pm, Sep-Jun
Niagara College - Literacy and Basic Skills
135 Taylor RdSS 4 Niagara-On-The-Lake, ONL0S 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
academicupgrading@niagaracollege.caOffice: 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, ONL3C 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
academicupgrading@niagaracollege.caOffice: 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 RdUnit 7 St Catharines, ONL2M 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
gwhiteside@literacyniagara.orgOffice: 905-684-3500 ext 550
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Niagara Regional Native Centre - Literacy and Basic Skills
140 Welland AveUnit 15B St Catharines, ONL2N 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
literacypc@nrnc.caOffice: 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, ONL3K 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.
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, ONL0R 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
Office: 905-563-1515
Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm