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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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

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

• the upgrading of basic literacy and numeracy skills
• the practical context in which these skills will be employed
• the expressed needs and interests of the adults themselves

• 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

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

Overview of programs ranging from basic education and literacy to workforce preparation, career training and job search assistance programs, and directs to other related listings in this directory

ADULT LITERACY & BASIC EDUCATION
Reading, writing, speaking, communication, computation and/or problem solving skills:

• for adults who cannot read or write at a functional level) see Adult Literacy Programs here
• to strengthen functional skills in these areas see Adult Basic Education programs here

SECONDARY EDUCATION
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

• to complete at locations in Halton, see here

PREPARING & TRAINING FOR THE WORKFORCE
Prevocational Training (for people with disabilities, including mental health issues)
Instruction and/or counselling to develop:

• physical and emotional tolerance for work demands and pressures
• personal-social behaviours
• basic manual, academic and communications skills needed to acquire basic job skills
• see Prevocational Training programs here

Career Awareness and Counselling

• Career Awareness (provides information and data about various industries and professions): see here
• Career Counselling (provides information and guidance in evaluating aptitude, abilities and interests, to choose a vocation or career and select the type of training): see here

Vocational Assessment
Tests skills, abilities, interests, personality traits and other attributes for success in different occupational areas or specific positions

• may include programs that allow people to try out jobs for short periods of time to see if there's a 'fit' and, for people with disabilities, determine what supports might be needed to succeed if hired
• for programs see here

Job Training

• Vocational Education, see here
• On the Job Training, see here
• Computer and Related Technology Classes, see here

Work Experience/Internship Programs

• Work Experience Programs, see here
• Internship Programs, see here

Apprenticeship

• Apprenticeship Preparation, see here
• Apprenticeship training, see here

Job training expense assistance
Financial assistance or loans to help people pay for tuition, books, living expenses, transportation, disability supports, assistance in caring for dependents etc.

• for programs see here

JOB SEARCH
Pre-job Guidance
Provides skills in preparing a resume, job application letters/questionnaires, answering job ads and taking employment tests, tips on appropriate dress, personal appearance and interview techniques, etc.)

• for programs see here

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres
One-stop centres that may include job counselling, testing and assessment, pre-job guidance, job matching and referral, labour market and career information, information on financial aid for education and training, and referral for job training, transportation, child care, personal and financial counselling, etc.

• for programs see here

Specialized Job Assistance Centres:
Disability-related programs:

• Comprehensive Disability-related Programs, see here
• Supported Employment (job coach works side-by-side with client in workplace), see here
• Centre-based Employment (separate and supported work centres for those with disabilities), see here

Ex-offender Employment Programs, see here

Immigrant/refugee Employment Programs, see here

Indigenous Employment Programs, see here

Summer Employment Programs, see here

Vocational Rehabilitation (for people with disabilities, emotional problems or history of substance abuse), see here

Youth Employment Programs, see here

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

• numeracy, digital,
• communication and interpersonal skills

• 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