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• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

• caseworkers work closely with participants to develop individualized action plans that address unique needs
• participants guided through each stage and encouraged to stay on track
• employment benefits to assist clients in finding and starting a job

• basic educational upgrading
• English as a second language training
• job specific skills training
• job search assistance (resumé writing, interview preparation)
• access to volunteer and employment placements

• Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - for young parents, ages 16-25 years
• Self-Employment - training and supports to operate a business; delivered in partnership with Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
• Life Skills Case Management - intensive support for those who are experiencing issues related to addictions or mental health
• services for empoyers

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

• One-on-One Tutoring Program
• detailed literacy assessment and learning plan based on needs and reading, writing, numeracy goals of learner
• tutoring provided by trained volunteers
• adult content, low literacy books and resources available for borrowing from lending library
• learner-tutor pairs receive ongoing staff support
• referrals to community partners to ensure learner needs are met
• Small Group Learning Program- facilitated by staff
• groups include pre-GED Preparation, Real-Life Writing, Aboriginal Writing, Numeracy, Workplace Communications, Cashier Training, Receptionist Training
• offered at Action Read or through community partners as feasible
• Computer Learning- training, support, workshops provided by staff- adaptive technology programs to overcome physical barriers and learning disabilities
• Northstar Digital Certification program

• children (ages birth-six) and parents or caregivers work together on early literacy skills
• activities include language games, quiet reading, group activities, storytelling, singing, puzzles
• Early Childhood Educators assist families to connect with other services and programs; provide information about developmental concerns; suggest inexpensive ways parents can promote early learning at home
• multiple community locations- see website for current information

• course streams: academic/university, mixed, applied/college, open, locally developed/workplace
• collaboration with students, families and community partners
• Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL) programs
• various instructional strategies and resources: independent learning courses, eLearning, individual and small group instruction

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

• Covers all compulsory credits.
• Day school, evening classes, summer school, correspondence programs, educational travel program and e-learning.

• Co-op Food Hub, Wednesday and Thursdays
• Recreation After School programs, PA Day Camps, March Break and Summer Camps
• Evening Recreation programs
• Co-operative Youth Farm, high school experience
• Co-operative garden
• backpack and school supplies
• neighbourhood summer market
• seasonal clothing drives and Goodwill clothing vouchers
• year round tax filing assistance
• advocacy with community agencies and programs
• annual Village Fall Fair in September
• Community events

• Self-directed means that there is no specific start or end date. Students have the flexibility to complete their assignments and tests via EConestoga on their own time at a pace set by them. Self-directed courses can be completed as quickly or slowly as the student likes. It is recommended that at least a few months time is alloted for completion as the same amount of material is covered for both structure options. Self-directed courses can be started at any point throughout the year and students will still have access to an instructor for online zoom meetings if they require assistance with the material. Please note that math is currently only offered in self-directed format and self-directed courses do take a summer break for July and August.

• Teacher-led study means that there is a specific start and end date (e.g., May to Aug. or Sept. to Dec.). Students must be able to attend mandatory classes (either online over zoom or in-person on one of our campuses). Each class will have a three-hour duration broken into 2 hours of interactive learning and the final hour will be dedicated to open discussion, review, practice, and independent learning. When possible, teacher led classes are available during both day and evening to be flexible with the students own schedule

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

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/GED test prep

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

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

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

• Math
• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computers
• Apprenticeship
• GED preparation
• College/Employment preparation

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

• Allows students 18 years and older to obtain credits through prior learning - the knowledge and skills that adults have acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside secondary school (work, training, volunteering, etc.)
• Up to 26 of the 30 credits required for a high school diploma can be granted. The last 4 credits MUST be earned via any combination of St. Louis day class, correspondence, online, language credit, skills training or Credits@Work options. (Note: credits offered in skills training programs are elective credits only)

• To earn secondary school credits, take Day classes, online courses, correspondence, co-op opportunities, school-to -work training programs (PSW, Hairstyling and Culinary) as well as Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR),
• Registration is ongoing throughout the school year, plus summer.
  
• Visit website http://stlouis.wcdsb.ca for up-to-date registration information and class start dates/times.
  

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence