Adult Learning Centre, Essential Skills for Employment

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Adult Learning Centre

Site: Georgetown - Head Office

Service: Essential Skills for Employment

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Record #: OAK4379

Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2022

Office Phone	905-873-2200
E-Mail	info@alnh.ca
Website	www.alnh.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adultlearningnh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adultlearningnh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adultlearningnh Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdultLearningNH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW8cuVIIZ4N7Zt-0p61VRSQ
Contact Form	https://alnh.ca/about-us/contact-us/

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	Literacy North Halton, operating as the Adult Learning Centre, has delivered adult learning programs and services in the communities of North Halton for over 30 years.
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Primary Executive	Michele Proud, Executive Director
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Immigration, Training and Skills Development ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Offer a variety of part-time programs for adults who require upgrading in reading, writing, basic math and/or basic computer skills for the workplace also offer an academic upgrading program in partnership with Sheridan College adults wishing to pursue college entrance or an apprenticeship can earn Grade 12 equivalency in English, Math, and Science GED (Secondary School Equivalency) test preparation is also available Adult Tutoring Program: reading, writing and basic math up to Grade 9 level essential skills for work and further training Computer Skills for Work: an 8 week instructor-led class for individuals who want to upgrade their computer skills in order to improve employment and career training opportunities access to online learning opportunities introduction to Windows, MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), email and Internet for the workplace Sheridan College Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program: in partnership with Sheridan College Grade 12 College level OSSD equivalent courses in English, Math, Biology and Chemistry prepare for college entrance and Mature Student Test qualify for apprenticeship and prepare for apprenticeship testing GED Test Preparation: upgrade Language Arts Reading, Writing and Math for the GED Test online learning opportunities for Science and Social studies
Hours	Mon by appointment only, Tue 9 am-4 pm, Wed 1 pm-4 pm and 6 pm-9 pm, Thu 9 am-4 pm Call for office hours in Acton and Milton 1:1 tutoring is offered daytime and evening in all communities Sheridan College ACE and GED test prep program is offered Tue-Thu evenings in Georgetown and Milton Computer Skills for Work is offered in Georgetown, Milton and Acton (day and evening classes available)
Areas Served	Acton ; Georgetown ; Milton
Eligibility	Ages: 19 year(s) and up
Application	Call or visit the website to register for an information session and for further details
Languages	English
Fees	None - tuition is free * small resource fee may apply for books/materials based on a sliding scale * no one is refused service

Site Information

Located In Community	Halton North
Address & Map	72 Mill St, Suite 206 Georgetown, ON L7G 2C9 View Google Map
Intersection	Guelph St and Mill St
Mailing Address	c/o Michele Proud PO Box 218 Georgetown, ON L7G 4Y5
Physical Access	Not Accessible - office ; Accessible sites are available in all communities - Georgetown, Milton and Acton

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Employment / Training
HCSD Sub Heading	Academic Upgrading ; Adult Literacy ; Computer & Related Technology Classes
Service Categories	Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ~ Employment Issues ; GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction

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