2019 Edition ■■ Assessment Services
■■ College Preparatory Programs
■■ Employment Services
■■ Employment Ontario
■■ English as a Second Language (ESL)
■■ Family Literacy
■■ High School Credits
■■ Language Instruction for Newcomers to A Publication of Canada (LINC) Project READ ■■ Literacy & Basic Literacy Network Skills Programs
Waterloo—Wellington ■■ Online Learning The Directory of Programs
The Employment Ontario programs & services are funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement. Project READ Literacy Network What is Project READ? presents this booklet in partnership with its Mission: associate organizations. Our mission is to provide any adult or family in Waterloo Wellington with access to literacy training.
We provide:
The associate agencies of • Educational Essential Skills Project READ Literacy Network provide many training and Assessments employment services. • Education & Training Referral Hotline (phone & email)
• Literacy Service Planning
• Clear Language
For more • Family Literacy Programs information please check individual agency • Professional Development for listings. Educators & Trainers Page 11-47 • Research and Development Projects
• Bridges Out of Poverty Workshops
• Soft Skills Solutions Workshop
• Getting Ahead in the Workplace Workshop
Project READ Literacy Network (519) 570-3054 Email: [email protected] Visit our website: www.projectread.ca This booklet can be downloaded from our website for free. Who is this booklet for? It is for any adult who wants to find a training or employment program. It’s never too late to return to school, upgrade your skills or search for a better job. What is inside? You will find listings of Essential Skills, employment, language and training programs for adults living in the Waterloo and Wellington Region. Most programs are free and they are part of Employment Ontario. Many programs run day and evening, all year round.
• Literacy & Basic Skills Training
• High School Credit Courses
• College Upgrading and Equivalency Courses
• Employment Services
• Family Literacy
• Library Programs
• English as a Second Language ESL
• Online Learning 11-23
→CAMBRIDGE →GUELPH
Conestoga College ...... 12 Action Read Community Literacy Centre . 11 (519) 748-5220 ext. 3681 (519) 836-2759
ESU: Essential Skills Upgrading...... 15 Conestoga College ...... 12 (519) 740-3800 (519) 748-5220 ext. 3681
The Literacy Group of Continuing Education...... 13 Waterloo Region...... 17 Day School Credit Courses Adult Literacy Skills Upgrading (519) 836-7280 ext. 626 (519) 621-7993 ext. 322 Skills Upgrading Program Modular Programs (519) 836-7280 ext. 624 (519) 743-6090 TEXT: (226) 821-2694
Project READ Literacy Network ...... 18 (519) 570-3054 →KITCHENER/WATERLOO
St Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Conestoga College ...... 12 Education Centre...... 20, 21 (519) 748-5220 ext. 3681 Core Essentials Upgrading (519) 745-1201 ext. 238 ESU: Essential Skills Upgrading...... 15 School-to-Work Skills Training Programs Kitchener (519) 745-1201 ext.288 (519) 885-4356 ext. 223 Waterloo Waterloo Region District School Board (519) 885-4356 ext. 223 or 227 (WRDSB) ...... 22 (519) 885-0800 ESU: Essential Skills Upgrading for Independence...... 15 (519) 885-4356 ext. 224
KW Habilitation...... 16 (519) 208-2225
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The Literacy Group of The Literacy Group of Waterloo Region...... 17 Waterloo Region...... 17 Adult Literacy Skills Upgrading Adult Literacy Skills Upgrading (519) 743-6090 ext. 223 (519) 743-6090 ext. 223 Modular Programs Modular Programs (519) 743-6090 (519) 743-6090
Project READ Literacy Network ...... 18 Waterloo Region District School Board (519) 570-3054 (WRDSB) ...... 22 (519) 885-0800 St Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Centre...... 19, 20, 21 Guidance Department →RURAL WELLINGTON REGION (519) 745-1201 ext. 237 Correspondence Department Continuing Education...... 14 (519) 745-1201 ext. 217 Drayton Core Essentials Upgrading (226) 971-0239 (519) 745-1201 ext. 238 Fergus and Palmerston School-to-Work Skills Training Programs (226) 979-2539 (519) 745-1201 ext.288 Mount Forest (519) 323-4840 Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) ...... 22 Wellington County Learning Centre. . . . . 23 (519) 885-0800 (519) 848-3462
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Cambridge Career Connections...... 27 2nd Chance Employment Counselling. . 24, 25 (519) 622-0815 ext. 223 (519) 823-2440
Canadian Mental Health Association Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington...... 28 Waterloo Wellington ...... 28 Intake Referral Coordinator Intake Referral Coordinator (519) 749-3700 ext. 4087 (519) 749-3700 ext. 4087 Toll free Toll free 1 (866) 387-6660 1 (866) 387-6660 TTY TTY 1 (866) 387-6661 1 (866) 387-6661 Employment Services Employment Services (519) 749-3700 ext. 4084 (519) 749-3700 ext. 4084
Lutherwood ...... 31, 32 Lutherwood ...... 31, 32, 33 (519) 623-9380 (519) 822-4141
March of Dimes...... 33 March of Dimes...... 33 (519) 579-5530 ext. 221 (519) 579-5530 ext. 221
Region of Waterloo...... 35 (519) 883-2101 ext. 5656
YMCA of Kitchener-Waterloo ...... 36 Employment Ontario, Employment Services and Youth Job Connection (519) 621-1621 ext. 6203
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Agilec ...... 26 Lutherwood ...... 31, 32 Toll Free (519) 743-2460 1 (800) 361-4642 Fergus March of Dimes...... 33 (519) 787-9333 (519) 579-5530 ext. 221 Kitchener (519) 576-2681 Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Mount Forest Area Management Board (NPAAMB). . . . . 34 (519) 323-4540 (226) 533-9979 Wrap-Around Services (Youth Navigation) CCRW Canadian Council (519) 505-3705 on Rehabilitation and Work ...... 28 519-571-6788 ext. 7475 Region of Waterloo...... 35 (519) 883-2101 ext. 5656 Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington...... 28 The Working Centre ...... 36 Intake Referral Coordinator (519) 743-1151 ext. 0 (519) 749-3700 ext. 4087 Toll free YMCA of Kitchener-Waterloo ...... 36 1 (866) 387-6660 Employment Ontario, Employment Services and TTY Youth Job Connection 1 (866) 387-6661 Kitchener—(519) 579-9622 ext. 244 or 241 Employment Services (519) 749-3700 ext. 4084
Conestoga College ...... 29 Kitchener (519) 748-3535 or 1 (877) 748-3535 Waterloo (519) 885-0300 ext. 5226
KW Habilitation...... 30 (519) 744-6307 ext. 1213
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Cambridge Career Connections...... 27 2nd Chance Employment Counselling. . . . . 24 (519) 622-0815 ext. 223 (519) 823-2440
Canadian Mental Health Association Agilec ...... 26 Waterloo Wellington...... 28 Toll Free Intake Referral Coordinator 1 (800) 361-4642 (519) 749-3700 ext. 4087 Fergus Toll free (519) 787-9333 1 (866) 387-6660 Kitchener TTY (519) 576-2681 1 (866) 387-6661 Mount Forest Employment Services (519) 323-4540 (519) 749-3700 ext. 4084 Canadian Mental Health Association Conestoga College ...... 29 Waterloo Wellington...... 28 (519) 748-3535 or 1 (877) 748-3535 Intake Referral Coordinator (519) 749-3700 ext. 4087 Lutherwood ...... 31, 32 Toll free Cambridge—(519) 623-9380 1 (866) 387-6660 Guelph—(519) 822-4141 TTY Kitchener—(519) 743-2460 1 (866) 387-6661 Employment Services March of Dimes...... 33 (519) 749-3700 ext. 4084 (519) 579-5530 ext. 221 Lutherwood ...... 31, 32 Cambridge—(519) 623-9380 Guelph—(519) 822-4141 Kitchener—(519) 743-2460
March of Dimes...... 33 (519) 579-5530 ext. 221
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Project READ Literacy Network ...... 38 Kitchener Public Library...... 39 (519) 570-3054 (519) 743-7502
Waterloo Public Library ...... 41 →GUELPH (519) 886-1310, ext. 313
Action Read Community Literacy Centre...... 37 →RURAL WATERLOO REGION (519) 836-2759 Region of Waterloo Library (RWL)...... 40 (519) 575-4593 ext. 3953 →KITCHENER/WATERLOO
Project READ Literacy Network ...... 38 (519) 570-3054
→RURAL WATERLOO REGION
Project READ Literacy Network ...... 38 (519) 570-3054
Call (519) 579-9622 to book a language skills assessment
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→CAMBRIDGE →ALL OF ONTARIO St Louis Adult Learning & Continuing ACE Distance Delivery...... 46 Education Centre...... 44 ACE Distance Program [email protected] (519) 745-1201 Good Learning Anywhere ...... 47 YMCA of Kitchener-Waterloo ...... 45 [email protected] 1 (866) 550-0697 ext. 1 (519) 579-9622 ext. 240 The LearningHUB...... 47 [email protected] →GUELPH or 1 (844) 470-7877
St . George’s Centre for ESL...... 42, 43 (519) 766-9551
→KITCHENER/WATERLOO
St Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Centre...... 44 (519) 745-1201
YMCA of Kitchener-Waterloo ...... 45 (519) 621-1621 ext. 6221
→RURAL WELLINGTON REGION
St . George’s Centre for ESL...... 43 (519) 766-9551
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Action Read Community Literacy Centre Adult Literacy Programs →GUELPH www.actionread.com
What: A wide range of adult learning programs • Support adults to reach their goals for for further independence, education and employment, education, training, and training, as well as employment: further independence • Improve reading, writing, spelling, and • Mobile computer lab basic math through 1 to 1 tutoring and/or • Information and referrals to other small group learning (5-8 people) programs and services • Learning assessment and training plan • Assist adults with learning disabilities development • Wheelchair accessible • Computer based learning, with assistive • Childcare and transportation subsidy technologies. NorthStar computer available certification Who: Adults (19+ years) • Pre-employment skills preparation to help get and keep jobs. Programs include cash When: Mondays at 9:30am‒9:00pm register training, receptionist training, Tuesday ‒ Friday at 9:30am‒4:30pm communications training and others. ** Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm‒9:00pm
Where: Guelph—8 Cork Street East, N1H 2W8
Ask For: Adult program information Joanne Morant (519) 836-2759 or [email protected]
Project READ Literacy Network Literacy & Upgrading 11 Conestoga College Academic Upgrading →CAMBRIDGE, GUELPH, KITCHENER, WATERLOO www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/upgrading
What: • Tuition free courses in Math, English, Who: Adults (19+ years) with or without a grade Biology, Chemistry, Physics 12 diploma (age exceptions may apply) • Targeted academic preparation up to ** Students must have a Canadian grade 12 equivalency for admission Language Benchmark level 7 on all areas into college post-secondary programs (documentation required) including apprenticeship training • Developing Essential Skills for the Where: Cambridge—150 Main Street, Suite 402 workplace Kitchener/Doon—299 Doon Valley Drive • GED pre-test and preparation • Childcare and transportation subsidy for Guelph—460 Speedvale Avenue West eligible learners Waterloo—108 University Avenue East • Continuous intake, self-paced learning, self-directed with teacher support
When: Math Communications Biology Chemistry Self-Directed Self-Directed Self-Directed Self-Directed Cambridge Day Classes Day Classes Day Classes Day Classes
Self-Directed Self-Directed Doon N/A N/A Evening Classes Evening Classes Self-Directed Self-Directed Teacher Led Teacher Led Guelph Day Classes Day Classes Day Classes Day Classes Evening Classes Evening Classes Self-Directed Self-Directed Teacher Led Teacher Led Waterloo Day Classes Day Classes Day Classes Day Classes Evening Classes Evening Classes Evening Classes Evening Classes ***Physics is available online only
*Self-directed study: Work at your own pace through the materials with an Instructor available in class to support you. Students can start anytime as part of our continuous intake.
*Teacher-led options: An Instructor teaches the class with all students starting and ending at the same time. Teacher-led classes are 15 weeks in length and students must attend all classes.
Ask For: Information on Academic Upgrading ACE or Preparatory Programs—(519) 748-5220 ext. 3681 [email protected] or http://www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/upgrading/
12 Literacy & Upgrading www.projectread.ca Continuing Education Continuing Education Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) Day School Credit Courses Skills Upgrading Program →GUELPH →GUELPH www.GetCredits.ca www.GetCredits.ca
What: • Senior Credit Courses (Grade 11 and 12) What: Skills upgrading in reading, writing, in English, Mathematics, Computers, mathematics and computers: Chemistry and Biology • Preparing for high school diploma, college • Courses offered on a rotational basis or GED (every 6 weeks September to June) • Improving Essential Skills for employment Who: Adults (18+ years) • Continuous Intake When: Monday ‒ Friday at 9:00am to 12:00pm • Individualized learning plans and flexible hours Where: Guelph—Wellington Centre for Continuing Education, 1428 Gordon Street Who: Adults (19+ years)
Ask For: Student Services—(519) 836-7280 When: Monday ‒ Thursday, day and evening ext. 626 classes available
Where: Guelph—1428 Gordon Street Wellington Centre for Continuing Education Classes available in several locations throughout Guelph
Ask For: Skills Upgrading Program (519) 836-7280 ext. 624 TEXT: (226) 821-2694 [email protected]
Project READ Literacy Network Literacy & Upgrading 13 Continuing Education Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) Skills Upgrading Program →DRAYTON, FERGUS, PALMERSTON, MOUNT FOREST www.GetCredits.ca
What: • Skills upgrading in reading, writing, Ask For: Drayton—Mennonite Fellowship Church mathematics and computers Call or text (226) 971-0239 • Preparing for high school diploma, college Fergus—Bethel Baptist Church or GED Call or text (226) 979-2539 • Improving Essential Skills for employment Mount Forest—Portable at North Wellington • Continuous Intake Centre for Continuing Education • Individualized learning plans and flexible Call (519) 323-4840 hours Palmerston—Lion’s Clubhouse Who: Adults (19+ years) Call (226) 979-2539
When: Monday ‒ Thursday, day and evening [email protected] classes available in most locations
Where: Drayton—Mennonite Fellowship Church 109 Wellington Street South
Fergus—Bethel Baptist Church 675 Victoria Terrace
Palmerston—Lion’s Clubhouse 160 Main Street East
Mount Forest—Portable at North Wellington Centre for Continuing Education 405B Sligo Road East
14 Literacy & Upgrading www.projectread.ca ESU: Essential Skills Upgrading ESU: Essential Skills Upgrading for Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Independence →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, WATERLOO Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) www.wrdsb.ca/esu →WATERLOO www.wrdsb.ca/esu What: • We will help you upgrade your reading, writing, math and computer skills needed What: • Introduction to computers, for work, home, retraining or further communications (including creativity) education and math • Employment-focused learning • Essential Skills of reading, writing, math, • Pre-GED upgrading oral communication, digital technology, working with others Who: We offer a free learning program for • Volunteering/employment or adults living in the Region of Waterloo. The independence pathways program is in a small group or class setting and can be customized for individual needs. Who: We offer a free learning program for adults with developmental disabilities. The When: Monday ‒ Thursday: morning, afternoon or program is in a small group or class setting evening sessions available and can be customized for individual needs. Where: Day Sessions: When: Monday and Wednesday evenings from Cambridge—256 Hespeler Road (beside 4:00pm‒5:30pm, Friday mornings the YMCA) ** Transportation subsidy is possible
Waterloo—151 Weber Street South Where: Waterloo—151 Weber Street South (South (South of Union Street) of Union)
Evening Sessions: Ask For: Barb Williacy—(519) 885-4356 ext. 224 ** Contact ESU using the online Contact Kitchener Night School—151 Frederick Form (https://schools.wrdsb.ca/esu/) Street, Suite 200 (The Literacy Group of Waterloo Region)
** Transportation subsidy is possible
Ask For: Cambridge—(519) 740-3800
Kitchener Night School—(519) 885-4356 ext. 223
Waterloo—(519) 885-4356 ext. 223 or 227
** Contact ESU using the online Contact Form (https://schools.wrdsb.ca/esu/)
Project READ Literacy Network Literacy & Upgrading 15 KW Habilitation LEG UP! →KITCHENER www.kwhab.ca
What: Learning, Experience, Goals • A learning and skill building program that provides small group learning and training geared towards adults seeking to enhance their skills for employment, volunteerism and independent living.
Who: Adults (18+ years) who have a developmental disability
When: Sessions are offered throughout the year
** Visit www.kwhab.ca for registration information.
Where: Kitchener—109 Ottawa Street South, Unit D
Ask For: (519) 208-2225
16 Literacy & Upgrading www.projectread.ca The Literacy Group of Waterloo The Literacy Group of Waterloo Region Region Adult Literacy Skills Upgrading Modular Programs →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, RURAL WATERLOO REGION, →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, RURAL WATERLOO REGION, WATERLOO WATERLOO www.theliteracygroup.com www.theliteracygroup.com
What: Learner centered 1 to 1 tutoring & small What: The Literacy Group provides customized group instruction in reading, writing, math, modular based training for clients looking computers & workplace essential skills for short-term skills and literacy upgrading. Training topics range from Workplace Modular programs ‒ short term Soft Skills, Customer Service and POS programming to support learners either Cashier Training, Computer Upgrading working, looking for work or wanting to and NOC related Literacy and Numeracy upgrade their skills through programs skills. Contact us for more details or visit running 6 to 8 weeks in length. our website to find out about our current Who: Adults (19+ years) programs and training opportunities.
When: Cambridge Who: Adults (19+) Monday and Wednesday at 9:00am‒9:00pm When: Continual intake. Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00am‒5:00pm Friday at 8:30am‒4:00pm Where: Kitchener and Cambridge office. Programs can run in a satellite location and are flexible Kitchener to meet the needs of the learner. Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:00am‒9:00pm Friday at 9:00am‒4:00pm Ask For: Lisa McArthur—Program Manager [email protected] Rural Sites (519) 743-6090 Phone for time
Where: Cambridge—40 Ainslie Street South
Kitchener—151 Frederick Street, Suite 200
** Phone for full site information
Ask For: Cambridge Marilena Benak—(519) 621-7993 ext. 322
Kitchener and Rural Joyce Baker—(519) 743-6090 ext. 223
Project READ Literacy Network Literacy & Upgrading 17 Project READ Literacy Network Educational Essential Skills Assessments →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, WATERLOO www.projectread.ca
What: • Assessment of literacy and Essential Skills • Referral into upgrading programs based on personal needs and goals • Free for adults on Ontario Works in Waterloo Region • Sliding scale of fees for other individuals • EESA’s are provided for Second Career and Ontario Skills Development for a fee
Help for Businesses & Non-Profits • Clear Writing services • Bridges out of Poverty training • Soft Skills Solutions certification training • Mental Health Practitioner Guide workshops
** All business and non-profit services are available for a fee. Contact us for an estimate.
Who: Adults (18+ years)
When: By appointment, please call or email
Where: Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo Employment Resource Centres
Ask For: Assessment information (519) 570-3054 or [email protected]
18 Literacy & Upgrading www.projectread.ca St Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Centre Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) Adult Secondary School Credit Ontario Secondary School Diploma →KITCHENER https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca
What: • Up to 60 Secondary school credit When: Day Class Instruction courses available for various grade levels • Kitchener Campus only • Day class instruction for Grades 10‒12 • September ‒ July (Part-time or full-time) • 5 terms a year (7 week terms), plus • Correspondence, on-line, earn credits at Summer School class in July your own pace • Monday ‒ Friday, 8:45am‒11:45am, • Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition 12:30pm‒3:30pm (PLAR) for mature students to earn Correspondence / Self-Directed Study: secondary school credits based on • Kitchener Campus only previous work and life experience • Monday ‒ Thursday (no Fridays) • Credits@Work—earn co-op credits while ** Registration and tutor availability may be working (+20 hour Online or handout found on https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca component) • $50 one-time Student Services fee per Prior Learning and Recognition (PLAR): academic school year. No book deposit. • Continuous registration and ongoing programming Who: • Adults (18+ years) • Students (16+ years) not attending Credits@Work: school full time‒for correspondence • Continuous registration and ongoing option only, additional fees apply programming • Program runs online and at place of Where: St. Louis—Kitchener Main Campus employment 80 Young Street (behind Kitchener City Hall) Registration: ** Cambridge location and services for • Day classes have designated public 2019-2020 in progress registration days (see website for details). Ask For: Guidance Department • Secondary School Credit Day Class (519) 745-1201 ext. 237 registration is generally 3 weeks before the start of each term. Correspondence Department • Must see a Guidance Counsellor to enroll. (519) 745-1201 ext. 217 Transcript or credit counselling summary or [email protected] from last high school required.
Project READ Literacy Network Literacy & Upgrading 19 St Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Centre Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) Core Essentials Upgrading →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca
What: • Core Essentials is a free program Where: St. Louis—Kitchener Main Campus that offers a comfortable classroom 80 Young Street (behind Kitchener City Hall) environment, flexible daytime hours for St. Louis—Cambridge St. Benedict Campus study, instruction tailored to your goals 50 Saginaw Parkway (off Green Vista Drive, • Prepare for Secondary School Credit behind St. Benedict Catholic Secondary courses including English and Math School) • Prepare for Maturity Credits and School- to-Work-training Ask For: Core Essentials Program to book an • Learn how to learn again ‒ as an adult; interview with an intake coordinator Build confidence in reading, writing and (519) 745-1201 ext. 238 math skills or [email protected] • E-learning options and other technology as an educational tool (if you choose) • Free bus tickets and assistance for child care costs for eligible students
Who: Adults (19+ years)
When: September ‒ June: Monday ‒ Thursday, plus Fridays in Kitchener Full time and part time 8:45am‒11:45am, 12:30pm‒3:00pm
20 Literacy & Upgrading www.projectread.ca St Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Centre Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) School-to-Work Skills Training Programs →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca
What: • Personal Support Worker Certificate Hairstyling & Barbering Program (PSW) full and part time Full-time, Monday ‒ Friday programs (Kitchener & Cambridge) • March 2019 ‒ November 2019 in • Culinary Arts Training Program (Kitchener class (no classes July/August, co-op only) placement December ‒ February) • Hairstyling & Barber Training Program • September 2019 ‒ March 2020 in class (Kitchener only) (co-op placement March ‒ May 2020) • All programs offer in-class instruction, • December 2019 ‒ June 2020 in class experiential learning, secondary school (co-op placement June ‒ July 2020) elective credits and have minimum 220 PSW Full-time, Monday ‒ Friday hour work placements (315 hours for • February 2019 ‒ November 2019 in PSW) class (no class July ‒ August 2018) • Tuition is paid by Ministry of Education • September 2019 ‒ April 2020 in class funding, additional materials fees apply ** PSW offers part-time day and evening ($1 300/yr) program options. No classes July/August, Who: All school to work programs Adults (18+ years) work placement days and times may vary.
** Instructors are Certified Teachers or Registration Registered Nurses (PSW). ALL have Intake / Registration sessions for Culinary, minimum of 5 years industry experience Hair & PSW offered throughout the year. Visit website for upcoming dates. (Must attend When: Full-time day class instruction for all ONE intake session as part of registration) programs, class times vary, includes two- month work placement Where: St. Louis—Kitchener Main Campus 80 Young Street (behind Kitchener City Hall) Culinary Arts (Level I & II Cook Certificate) ** Culinary, Hair, PSW Full-time, Monday ‒ Thursday • January 2019 ‒ December 2019 in class St. Louis—Cambridge Peoplecare Hilltop Manor (no class June ‒ August 2019 / Co-op 42 Elliott Street, Cambridge placements in Dec ‒ Feb) ** PSW part-time Day program ONLY • September 2019 ‒ May 2020 in class Ask For: Information about the specific program (co-op placements in June/July 2020) (519) 745-1201 ext.288 or [email protected] Project READ Literacy Network Literacy & Upgrading 21 Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Secondary School Credit, Night School, Continuing Education →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, RURAL WATERLOO REGION, WATERLOO www.wrdsb.ca/programs/continuing-education/ night-school
What: • Grade 11 and Grade 12 credit courses in English, science, math and social science • Teacher directed, in class courses
Who: Adults and secondary school students
When: Monday & Thursday at 6:00pm‒9:30pm
Semester 1 September ‒ December
Semester 2 February ‒ June
Where: Kitchener—301 Charles Street East, Cameron Heights C.I.
Cambridge—200 Water Street North, Galt, C.I.
Ask For: Staff—(519) 885-0800
** Contact ESU using the online Contact Form (https://schools.wrdsb.ca/esu/)
22 Literacy & Upgrading www.projectread.ca Wellington County Learning Centre Wellington County Learning Centre →RURAL WELLINGTON www.thewclc.ca
What: • Math for the trades Just For YOUth program • One-to-one tutoring in rural Dufferin Various evening times. Homework help; County Literacy and Numeracy assessments; Career/ • Digital Literacy including North Star education searching and development for certificate (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) young adults with little to no direction. • GED Prep Short Term Programs: • Just for YOUth after school 1 to 1 Safe food handling, Smart Serve and tutoring program Financial Literacy are available when there • Reading Rocks after school literacy is a group of 6 or more adults. Call the program Age 6 to 12 years old Learning Centre to register or create your • Essential skills program for young adults own group and we will run the program just 16 to 22 years, not in school (February ‒ for your group! March only) • Financial Literacy (Spring and Fall 2019) Circles Program • Safe Food Handling training with Wednesday evening 5:00pm‒7:30pm certificate (Spring 2019) ** please phone to learn more about this • Circles Wellington County program and the application process. • Smart Serve Training and Certificate Learning Centre hours (Summer 2019) Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:00am‒4:30pm & Who: Adults (19+ years), Youth (6 to 18 years) Friday 9:00am‒12:00pm
When: GED Prep Where: Arthur—207A George Street (P.O. Box 256) Monday ‒ Thursday 9:00am‒4:30pm (transportation available for adults to and (please call if you require a meeting outside from office) of these hours) Ask For: Elizabeth Debergh—Executive Director ** GED Prep assessments on Saturdays by appointment only Pat Belding—Adult Co-ordinator
Essential Skills For Employment and One To Laurie Few—Youth Co-ordinator One Tutoring Gillian Keays—Circles Coach / Adult Literacy Monday ‒ Thursday 9:00am‒4:30pm. Instructor Programs designed to fit your specific needs. Krista Lunz—Coop Student / Computer Instructor
(519) 848-3462 or [email protected]
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2nd Chance Employment Counselling Employment Ontario →GUELPH, RURAL WELLINGTON www.2ndchance.ca
What: • Employment Resource Centre Where: Fergus—160 St. David Street South, • Job Boards Unit 104 • Access to computers, internet, Guelph—Norfolk location photocopying 177 Norfolk Street • Access to training programs • 1 to 1 Assistance Guelph—Youth Resource Centre • Training incentives for businesses Stone Road Mall, 435 Stone Rd W. 2nd Floor • Youth Job Connection Ask For: Guelph and Fergus locations Who: Job Seekers (519) 823-2440
When: Fergus Monday ‒ Friday at 9:00am‒4:30pm
Guelph Norfolk Location Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm
Youth Resource Centre, Stone Road Mall Monday ‒ Closed Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 9:00am‒4:30pm Wednesday at 12:00 noon‒7:00pm
24 Employment Training & Information www.projectread.ca 2nd Chance Employment Counselling ways2work →GUELPH www.2ndchance.ca
What: Group-based employability skills program
Who: Youth up to the age of 30
When: Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm
Where: Guelph—177 Norfolk Street
Ask For: (519) 823-2440
Project READ Literacy Network Employment Training & Information 25 Agilec Employment Services →KITCHENER, RURAL WELLINGTON, WATERLOO www.agilec.ca
What: • Our welcoming Resource Centre offers Need Help Hiring? friendly helpful staff support along with Agilec can successfully address your access to computers, fax, photocopier recruitment and staff training needs. as well as resources and information Here are just some of the ways: about community and government • Support in identifying human resource programs needs and filling vacancies • Employment Coaches will guide you • Information and resources about hiring a through your job search journey by new employee helping you decide what you want to • Access to job posting services do and how to go about doing it. For • No Cost Advertising/Marketing for Job example: on the job training, Second Postings Career, connecting with employers, • Office space and coordination of job fairs interview skills and more! and interviewing • When working one on one with you, our • No Cost Pre-screening of Candidates coaches will help identify your skills and • Funding for On the Job Training experience to build your confidence to • Creation of Customized Training Plans achieve new goals • On the Job Coaching • Engaging workshops to develop job • Work Trials searching skills such as resume writing, • Apprenticeships and funding interview preparation, networking and opportunities available. social media tools Who: All are welcome • Our supportive Job Development team offers a tailored approach to When: Fergus and Mount Forest finding a job that is the right fit for you. Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm This may include access to training, ** Wednesday to 7:00pm apprenticeships and assistance for on Kitchener the job experience Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm ** Wednesday to 7:00pm and Saturday at 9:00am‒12:00pm
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26 Employment Training & Information www.projectread.ca Cambridge Career Connections John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington →CAMBRIDGE, NORTH DUMFRIES www.cambridgecareerconnections.com
→ Continued from previous page What: • Employment Services: Employment counselling and connections to Where: Fergus employers 370 Andrew Street West, Unit 2 • 1 to 1 employment assistance with Kitchener resumes and job search 385 Fairway Road South, Unit 205 • Youth Job Connection Program for youth 15-29 requiring additional assistance Mount Forest • Youth Job Connection Summer Program 392 Main Street North, Unit 7 for students 15-18 who are returning to Ask For: Agilec Customer Care Centre Toll Free school 1 (800) 361-4642 • Youth Job Link for youth 15-29 • Second Career funding information and Fergus application assistance (519) 787-9333 • Variety of employment readiness [email protected] workshops and certifications Kitchener • Free access to fully equipped accessible (519) 576-2681 resource room, job postings and job fairs [email protected] • Please Call or Drop in for more details on any of our programs or services Mount Forest (519) 323-4540 Who: All ages are welcome [email protected] When: Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm ** Open until 6:00pm on Wednesdays
Where: Cambridge—40 Ainslie Street South (across the street from the bus terminal)
Ask For: (519) 622-0815 ext. 223
Project READ Literacy Network Employment Training & Information 27 Canadian Council on Rehabilitation Canadian Mental Health Association and Work — CCRW Waterloo Wellington Partners Program Bridging Employment Supports and Links to Work →KITCHENER →CAMBRIDGE, GUELPH, KITCHENER, RURAL WATERLOO, www.ccrw.org RURAL WELLINGTON, WATERLOO www.cmhaww.ca What: • Short Term Training or skills upgrading funds directly linked to employment What: Specializing in assisting people with opportunities and labour market needs disabilities to: • Access to affordable assessments • Explore employment options and consultations with an Occupational • Develop an employment action plan Therapist through CCRW’s JAS (Job • Obtain paid, competitive employment Accommodation Service) program • Access employment resources • Support in disclosure and • Assess skills, interests and barriers to accommodation employment • Customized employment plans to suit • Search for, find, and keep a job client needs Who: 16 years of age and older with recent • Access to wage subsidy funds for connection to the workforce (past 3 to 5 employers to help offset cost associated years) with training • Access enhanced job search support When: Monday ‒ Friday at 9:00am‒5:00pm services Where: Cambridge—9 Wellington Street by • Ongoing support of CCRW staff during appointment probationary period to support job maintenance and retention Guelph—147 Wyndham Street North by • Job Seekers can remain active with appointment provincially funded agencies to ensure Kitchener—67 King Street East by full access to suitable supports and appointment service Waterloo—1 Blue Springs Drive, Suite 100 Who: Adults 18 + with self-disclosed disabilities by appointment When: Monday ‒ Friday 8:30am‒4:30pm Ask For: Intake Referral Coordinator Where: Kitchener— 127 Victoria Street South, (519) 749-3700 ext. 4087 Suite 201 Toll free—1 (866) 387-6660 TTY—1 (866) 387-6661 or Ask For: CCRW Partners Program Sally Michener Potts—Team Lead, Phone—519-571-6788 ext. 7475 Employment Services (519) 749-3700 ext. 4084
28 Employment Training & Information www.projectread.ca Conestoga College Employment Ontario funded programs including: Employment Services, Youth Job Connection, Youth Job Connection Summer & Canada Ontario Job Grant →ELMIRA, KITCHENER, NEW HAMBURG, WATERLOO, WELLESLEY www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/careercentre/
What: Services are available to anyone seeking employment, career planning support, and training opportunities. Experienced staff are able to open doors to help find the right fit for employment and training. Let’s get to work!
“The staff are very supportive of your goals and help you find the best possible way to achieve those goals, short-term and long-term. I would highly recommend the Conestoga Career Centre to anyone who is need of Career help.” – A successful job seeker, Jess.
Employment Ontario funded programs including: Employment Services, Youth Job Connection, Youth Job Connection Summer & Canada Ontario Job Grant
• Connections to Employers When: Doon • Individualized Job Search and Resume Monday ‒ Wednesday & Friday at Assistance 8:30am‒4:30pm • Workplace Certifications relevant to Thursday at 8:30am‒6:00pm today’s labour market Waterloo • Second Career Funding Information & Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm Application Support • Financial Incentives may be available for Calendar of Events: eligible employers and Job Seekers https://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/events/ • Career Planning & Advisement Where: Kitchener/Doon Campus—Conestoga • Access Conestoga’s exclusive online job Career Centre, Welcome Centre posting service 299 Doon Valley Drive – FREE PARKING • Internationally Trained Immigrant ** Services in New Hamburg, Elmira and Advisement Wellesley, call for details • Youth Employment Programs • Post-Secondary Education Program Waterloo Campus—108 University Avenue Information/Registration East – FREE Parking available • Apprenticeship financial incentives Ask For: Kitchener/Doon Career Centre Who: Services are available to everyone (519) 748-3535 or 1 (877) 748-3535 including individual job seekers and Waterloo Career Centre employers - at no cost. (519) 885-0300 ext. 5226 [email protected] Twitter: @CCareerCentre Project READ Literacy Network Employment Training & Information 29 KW Habilitation Community and Employment Supports →KITCHENER www.kwhab.ca
What: Job readiness education and training for adults who are interested in working toward competitive employment (minimum wage or better) and/or traditional volunteer jobs. • Workplace literacy • Workplace numeracy • Soft skills development (social and interpersonal) • Experiential learning opportunities in authentic work and community settings • Education may include bus training and on-site job coaching
Who: Adults (18+ years)
When: Monday ‒ Friday at 8:00am‒5:00pm
Where: Kitchener—99 Ottawa Street South
Ask For: Wil Candlish, Manager of Community and Employment Supports (519) 744-6307 ext. 1213
30 Employment Training & Information www.projectread.ca Lutherwood Achieving Competitive Employment (ACE) →CAMBRIDGE, GUELPH, KITCHENER, RURAL WATERLOO, RURAL WELLINGTON, WATERLOO www.lutherwood.ca/employment/programs/ace
What: • Job placement and coaching support When: Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm for persons with disabilities wishing to Tuesday at 8:30am‒7:00pm secure employment Where: Cambridge—35 Dickson Street • Small business supports for persons with disabilities wishing to start a small Guelph—89 Wyndham Street North business Kitchener—165 King Street East • Networking opportunities to connect with other entrepreneurs Ask For: Speak to our resource centre staff to • Job search assistance, career determine the employment services exploration workshops and 1 to 1 program that would best meet your needs. support Cambridge—(519) 623-9380 Who: Individuals with a verified disability (16+ Guelph—(519) 822-4141 years), legally able to work in Canada, not in receipt of OW benefits or disability Kitchener—(519) 743-2460 related benefits from sources other than ODSP, residents of Waterloo Region and Wellington County
Project READ Literacy Network Employment Training & Information 31 Lutherwood Employment Services →CAMBRIDGE, GUELPH, KITCHENER, RURAL WATERLOO, RURAL WELLINGTON, WATERLOO www.lutherwood.ca/employment
What: • Job search assistance, career Who: Services are available to anyone over the exploration workshops and 1 to 1 age of 15 years old requiring assistance support with employment and/or training • Labour market information When: Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm • Coaching, networking and mentorship Tuesday at 8:30am‒7:00pm opportunities • Connections to employers Where: Cambridge—35 Dickson Street • Second Career funding information and Guelph—89 Wyndham Street North applications • Apprenticeship information and support Kitchener—165 King Street East • Job boards and job search resources Ask For: Speak to our resource centre staff to • Free access to fax, photocopier, determine the employment services computers and phones program that would best meet your needs. • Youth Job Link • Youth Job Connection - Paid employment Cambridge—(519) 623-9380 related workshops and activities Guelph—(519) 822-4141 designed to help participants get ready to work Kitchener—(519) 743-2460 • Youth Job Connection Summer - part- time summer jobs and after school job opportunities for returning high school students
32 Employment Training & Information www.projectread.ca Lutherwood March of Dimes Job Search Workshop (JSW) Employment Services →GUELPH →CAMBRIDGE, GUELPH, KITCHENER, RURAL WATERLOO, www.lutherwood.ca/employment WELLINGTON REGION, WATERLOO https://www.marchofdimes.ca What: • Information for immigrants about their occupational field in Canada What: • Job placement and employer incentives • Targeted resumes and cover letters, self- • Job exploration, skills assessments, marketing and other job search tips interview preparation • Learn the benefits of networking • Resume building, job search assistance, • Some individuals will participate in 5-day workshops and 1 to 1 career counselling group sessions • Individualized employment action plans • Mentorship opportunities for • On the job support internationally trained professionals with Who: Adults and Youth (16+ years) with any local volunteer mentors in their field disability • In person and online workshops available When: Monday ‒ Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Who: Individuals with a verified disability (16+ years), legally able to work in Canada, not Where: Kitchener—236 Victoria Street North, in receipt of OW benefits or disability Unit 1B related benefits from sources other than Ask For: Erin Rigelhof, Office Admin ODSP, residents of Waterloo Region and (519) 579-5530 ext. 221 Wellington County
When: Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm Tuesday at 8:30am‒7:00pm
Where: Guelph—89 Wyndham Street North
Ask For: Speak to our resource centre staff to determine the employment services program that would best meet your needs.
Guelph—(519) 822-4141
Project READ Literacy Network Employment Training & Information 33 Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Area Management Board (NPAAMB) Employment Programs →KITCHENER, WATERLOO www.npaamb.com
What: NPAAMB provides skills development Wrap-Around Services (Youth Navigation): and training opportunities for urban • Provides action based planning and Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30 years of interventions for the youth and their age. We attract, develop and motivate families. young Indigenous talent by respecting • A service based on the Wraparound their diverse cultural identities and working process which focuses on the youth, closely with the communities we serve. their goals, strengths, and their outcomes. Stay in School Programs • Strength-based, client centered, (Individual & Group Based) individualized, and community based to • Opportunity Knocks ‒ Annual Youth address physical, mental, emotional, and Career Conference spiritual needs of the client. • Work retention support • Acknowledgement of any challenges • Work related incentives that may present barriers in achieving On-the-Job Work Experience their goals, as well as working to create (Individual Training) solutions to help them become more • Youth work experience successful. • Summer work experience • The Youth Navigator and support network • Occupational skills training (e.g. heavy that the youth has chosen for their circle equipment skills training, CPR, first aid) are there to guide and support the youth as the process unfolds Occupational Skills Training • Youth Navigation is based on an (Group Based Training) unconditional commitment to their • Pre-apprenticeship welding (Conestoga/ success - working as a team to Niagara) understand the youth’s gifts, abilities, • Skills based training and capacities for growth. • Job placements
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34 Employment Training & Information www.projectread.ca Region of Waterloo Employment Ontario (EO) Programs →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, WATERLOO www.regionofwaterloo.ca
What: • Employment Ontario Information → Continued from previous page Sessions • An overview of initiatives offered Who: • Currently residing within Kitchener- • How to register for EO services, eligibility Waterloo and suitability • Self-identify as an Indigenous person • Job Fairs, Job Board (status/non-status/First Nation, Metis, • Broad range of employment services and and Inuit) workshops • 15 to 30 years of age • Job Development Services • Desire to learn, participate, and accomplish personal career and Who: All services are open to job ready adults educational goals Youth services are available for youth When: Contact your local Youth Service Office between the ages of 18 and 29 (YSO) to schedule an intake appointment When: Employment Services and discuss your career opportunities! Monday ‒ Friday at 8:30am‒4:30pm Where: Kitchener—151 Frederick Street, Suite 501 EO Information Sessions ‒ twice a month Wrap-Around Services (Youth Navigation): Workshops ‒ times vary • The Youth Navigator will meet the youth/ family where the youth feel comfortable, Job Fairs ‒ times vary removing any barrier that may prevent Where: Cambridge—150 Main Street the youth from traveling to the office. • Confidential, safe, secure and friendly. Kitchener—235 King Street East • LGTBQ2 safe space. Waterloo—99 Regina Street South Ask For: Michele Sands Ask For: Caprice Micher (226) 533-9979 (519) 883-2101 ext. 5656 [email protected]
Wrap-Around Services (Youth Navigation): Telephone or email to make an appointment for intake Crystal Goulet (519) 505-3705 [email protected]
Project READ Literacy Network Employment Training & Information 35 The Working Centre YMCA of Kitchener-Waterloo Job Search Resource Centre YMCA Employment Services →KITCHENER, WATERLOO →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER www.theworkingcentre.org www.ymcaemploymentservices.ca
What: • Employment counselling What: • Career exploration, 1 to 1 support • Strategic job search support • Job search assistance, workshops • Support for new Canadians • Second Career information • Support with housing and financial issues • Labour market information • Computer training • Employment supports • Volunteer opportunities • Job Boards, job fairs, employer panels • Skill building opportunities • Resource centre with no cost access to: • Employment services computers, fax, photocopying, printing, • Second career scanning, and telephone • Youth resources • Youth employment programs: includes paid job placement opportunities, paid Who: Employment services, second career, workshops and activities housing and financial supports: all ages Services for Employers: Youth resources (15 to 29 years) • Job matching, placements and incentives When: Monday ‒ Friday at 9:00am‒4:00pm • Job posting, job fairs, employer panels Wednesdays at 9:00am‒7:00pm • Recruiting, hiring and retention resources • Canada Ontario Job Grant ‒ funding for Where: Kitchener—58 Queen Street South on the job training Ask For: Anyone at the front desk Who: All are welcome. (519) 743-1151 ext. 0 ** Cambridge office provides services in French
When: Monday ‒ Thursday at 8:30am‒4:30pm Friday at 8:30am‒12:00pm
Where: Cambridge—250 Hespeler Road, 2nd Floor
Kitchener—800 King Street West, 3rd Floor
Ask For: Cambridge—(519) 621-1621 ext. 6203
Kitchener—(519) 579-9622 ext. 244 or 241
36 Employment Training & Information www.projectread.ca Family Literacy, Reading & Support Services
Action Read Community Literacy Centre Action Read Early Start Family Literacy Program →GUELPH www.actionread.com
What: • Free warm, welcoming, high quality early Where: Monday literacy and numeracy skills-building West End Community Centre, program 21 Imperial Road, Room 21 • Number and language games, songs, Tuesday storytime, rhymes, word play, puzzles and Brant Avenue Public School, crafts 64 Brant Avenue • Gain ideas and resources for early literacy activities at home Wednesday • Great place to make friends and meet Westwood Public School, neighbours 495 Willow Road • Helps young children make successful Thursday transitions to school and to lifelong Kortright Public School, learning 23 Ptarmigan Drive Who: Parents and caregivers with children, Friday newborn to age 6 years Check www.actionread.com for location of When: Monday at 9:30am‒11:30am this site.
Tuesday at 9:30am‒11:30am Ask For: Brenda MacDonald—Coordinator-Facilitator (519) 836-2759 Wednesday at 9:30am‒11:30am
Thursday at 9:30am‒11:30am
Friday at 9:30am‒11:30am
Project READ Literacy Network Family Literacy, Reading & Support Services 37 Project READ Literacy Network Get Set Learn →WATERLOO REGION www.getsetlearn.ca
What: Fun, free program for parents receiving OW or ODSP, with children at home or school • Free snacks, bus tickets and books • Parent learning time included • Have fun with books and songs • Learn activities to help your child in school
Who: Parents with or without their children (aged birth to 6 years)
When: Fall and Spring 8 weeks (2 hours, twice a week) Days vary depending on site
Where: Locations in Cambridge and K-W
Ask For: Get Set Learn program information (519) 570-3054 or [email protected]
38 Family Literacy, Reading & Support Services www.projectread.ca Libraries
Kitchener Public Library Programs for Adults, Children and Families →KITCHENER www.kpl.org
What: • All programs free of charge. Who: Programs for all ages • Adult Literacy Collection for Teachers, All are Welcome Tutors, and Students When: Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:00am‒9:00pm • Family Literacy programs for parents, Friday and Saturday at 9:00am‒5:30pm caregivers, and children Sunday at 1:00pm‒5:00pm (Oct‒May) • Beginner and Intermediate Computer Training Where: Central Library • Access to Internet, printers, 85 Queen Street North photocopiers, scanning and fax Country Hills Library • Volunteer Opportunities 1500 Block Line Road • Library Settlement Workers • Money Matters Financial Literacy Forest Heights Library Program 251 Fischer-Hallman Road • Employment Counselling/Resume help Grand River Stanley Park Library • Social Workers on staff 175 Indian Road • ESL conversation circles • Study Rooms Pioneer Park Community Library • WiFi Hotspots 150 Pioneer Park Drive • Heffner Studio: 3D printers, virtual reality, Ask For: Aimee Jeffrey—Lifelong Learning and Music Editing, Digital Conversion, Green Literacy Librarian Screen (519) 743-7502 • Musical Instrument Lending Collection
Project READ Literacy Network Libraries 39 Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) Adult Library Programs, Services, and Resources →4 TOWNSHIPS IN WATERLOO REGION (NORTH DUMFRIES, WELLESLEY, WILMOT, AND WOOLWICH TOWNSHIPS) www.rwlibrary.ca
What: • Access to library services and resources, Where: Ayr Branch including computers, the Internet, and 137 Stanley Street, Ayr WIFI Baden Branch • Mobile hotspot lending program 115 Snyder’s Road East, Baden • Technology and computer coaching for adults Bloomingdale Branch • Access to printing, copying, and scanning 860 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale • Adult programs Elmira Branch Who: Open to all 65 Arthur Street South, Elmira
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Linwood Branch Saturdays 5279 Ament Line, Linwood
** Some branches open on Fridays New Hamburg Branch 145 Huron Street, New Hamburg
New Dundee Branch 1176 Queen Street, New Dundee
St. Clements Branch 3605 Lobsinger Line, St. Clements
St. Jacobs Branch 29 Queensway Drive, St. Jacobs
Wellesley Branch 1137 Henry Street, Wellesley
Ask For: Kim Krueger-Kischak—Supervisor of Programs and Outreach (519) 575-4593 ext. 3953
40 Libraries www.projectread.ca Waterloo Public Library Adult Library Programs →WATERLOO www.wpl.ca
What: • Job search information • Resume support • Employment research • Library Settlement Program workers for specific newcomer and employment support
Who: Open to all
When: • Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:30am‒9:00pm • Friday and Saturday at 9:30am‒5:30pm • Sundays at 1:00pm‒4:00pm • Main Library (October to May)
Where: Main Library 35 Albert Street
John M. Harper Branch 500 Fischer-Hallman Road North
McCormick Branch 500 Parkside Drive
Ask For: Laura Dick—Manager, Branches (519) 886-1310, ext. 313
Project READ Literacy Network Libraries 41 English as a Second Language (ESL)
St. George’s Centre for ESL Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) →GUELPH www.ugdsb.on.ca/continuing_education/
What: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship When: September ‒ June: Canada (IRCC) funded—Language • Monday ‒ Friday at 9:00am‒11:30am, Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) 12:30pm‒3:00pm • Monday ‒ Thursday at 4:00pm‒6:00pm Who: To attend IRCC funded classes, learner • Monday and Wednesday at must be 18 years of age, must have a first 6:45pm‒9:15pm language that is other than English; must be residing in Canada as a Permanent July and August: Resident or Convention Refugee. Must first • Monday ‒ Friday at 8:00am‒10:30am, have a language assessment at Immigrant 11:00am‒1:30pm Services Guelph-Wellington. • Monday and Wednesday at 6:45pm‒9:15pm ** Tutoring times vary
Where: Guelph—St. George’s Centre 21 King Street
Ask For: (519) 766-9551
42 English as a Second Language (ESL) www.projectread.ca St. George’s Centre for ESL Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) →GUELPH, RURAL WELLINGTON www.ugdsb.on.ca/continuing_education/
What: MCI funded—English as a Second Language When in Guelph: program, ESL Literacy, Conversation September to June: and Pronunciation, Writing, Workplace • Monday ‒ Friday at 9:00am‒11:30am Communication, Canadian Idioms and and 12:30pm‒3:00pm Expressions, Listening Comprehension, • Monday ‒ Thursday at 4:00pm‒6:00pm Citizenship test preparation, and ESL • Monday and Wednesday at Tutoring Programs offered 6:45pm‒9:15pm • Thursday at 6:45pm‒9:15pm Who: To attend MCI funded classes, learner • Saturday at 9:00am‒12:00pm must be 18 years of age, or a graduate of secondary school; must have a first July to August: language that is other than English; must • Monday ‒ Friday at 8:00am‒10:30am be residing in Canada as a naturalized and 11:00am‒1:30pm Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, • Monday and Wednesday at Convention Refugee or Refugee Claimant, 6:45pm‒9:15pm or have arrived through the Live-in Caregiver • Thursday at 6:45pm‒9:15pm program. Must first have a language ** Tutoring times vary assessment at Immigrant Services Guelph- Where: Guelph—St. George’s Centre, 21 King Street Wellington. A tuition fee must be paid by those residing in Ontario as a temporary Drayton—Community Fellowship Centre resident, as a visitor, on a study permit or (Wednesday mornings only) work permit. Not all programs are open to Ask For: (519) 766-9551 temporary residents. Some exceptions for work permits may apply.
Project READ Literacy Network English as a Second Language (ESL) 43 St Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Centre Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) English as a Second Language (ESL) Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, WATERLOO https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca
What: • Improved English will strengthen Who: All ESL/LINC Programs: Adults (18+ years) COMMUNITY connections, open more and When: September to June (school-year) better WORK opportunities and broaden EDUCATION choices Summer school for ESL only (July 2 to August • English Language Classes for Literacy 9, 2019) at Kitchener Main and St. Mary’s and Canadian Language Benchmark 1-7+ Campuses only • Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening • Monday ‒ Friday daytime class instruction & Pronunciation for English Language (class times vary, 7 locations) Learners at all levels • Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evening • Portfolio-based language assessment class (St. Mary’s Campus only) (PBLA) where task-based learning • Monday & Wednesday evening class (St. determines CLB level progress Benedict locations only) • Specialized Language Training & Pathways • Saturday morning classes available (St. to Employment ESL classes (varies) Mary’s Campus only) • ESL for Seniors • IELTS & Citizenship Preparation Registration: • Minimal one-time annual materials fee • Language Assessment at YMCA required. required for ESL students (Visitors to Call (519) 579-9622 to book a language Canada pay extra fees) skills assessment. • FREE program for LINC eligible students • Bring assessment papers and register for • Licensed Child Care and or Care for English language classes Monday ‒ Friday Newcomer Children available (8:30am‒12:30pm) at St. Louis Kitchener Main, St. Mary’s and St. Francis Campuses.
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44 English as a Second Language (ESL) www.projectread.ca → Continued from previous page YMCA of Kitchener-Waterloo Where: St. Louis—Cambridge St. Benedict Campus YMCA Immigrant Services - Coordinated Language (ESL - Day and Evenings) Assessment and Referral Services 50 Saginaw Parkway (off Green Vista Drive, →CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER behind St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School) www.ymcaimmigrantservices.ca
St. Louis—Kitchener Main Campus What: • Assessment of language skills (LINC – Day only) • Referral to language training and other 80 Young Street (behind Kitchener City Hall) programs
St. Louis—Kitchener St. Mary’s Campus Who: Adult immigrants to Canada (18+ years) (ESL – Day, Evening and Saturday) When: Cambridge 77 Young Street (across the street from 80 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 8:30am‒4:30pm Young Street) Wednesday at 1:00pm‒7:30pm St. Louis—Kitchener St. Francis Campus Friday at 8:30am‒12:00pm LINC & ESL – Day only) Kitchener (*NOTE: TEMPORARILY CLOSED for Monday at 8:30am‒7:30pm renovation September 2019-June 2020) Tuesday ‒ Thursday at 8:30am‒4:30pm 154 Gatewood Road (corner of Blueridge Friday at 8:30am‒12:00pm Road West & Queen’s Boulevard) Where: Cambridge—258 Hespeler Road Emmanuel United Church—Waterloo (ESL – Day only) Kitchener—800 King Street West, 3rd floor 22 Bridgeport Road West (Uptown Waterloo) Ask For: Cambridge Forest Hill United Church—Kitchener Marian Rozman—Immigrant Service Lead (ESL – Day only) (519) 621-1621 ext. 6221 121 Westmount Road East (near Kitchener Westmount Road and Queen’s Boulevard) Anna Swartz—Immigrant Services Lead *NEW* Highland Baptist Church—Kitchener (519) 579-9622 ext. 240 (LINC ‒ Day only) 135 Highland Road W. (near St. Mary’s Hospital)
Ask For: ESL or LINC Office (519) 745-1201 or [email protected] Call (519) 579-9622 to book a language skills assessment
Project READ Literacy Network English as a Second Language (ESL) 45 For Access to Deaf Online Learning Opportunities: Deaf Learn Now Online Learning www.deaflearnnow.ca
For Access to Francophone Online Learning Opportunities: La F@D www.sefad.ca ACE Distance Delivery College Sector Committee for Adult Upgrading →ALL OF ONTARIO www.acedistancedelivery.ca
What: Academic upgrading courses are offered When: Free intakes are offered in January, March, through Ontario’s colleges. Credentialed April, June, September and December for Academic courses include: those who have completed Learn to Learn • Apprenticeship math and met the entry standard required for ACE • Business math courses • Core math ** Once the course starts students can • Technology math access them 24/7/365 • Biology • Chemistry Where: All courses are offered online • Physics Ask For: General Inquiries • Self management & self direction ACE Distance Program • Communications [email protected] • Computer fundamentals
** Numeracy support and communications support are also available
** Learn to Learn is a prerequisite orientation course (20 hours)
Who: Adults (19+ years), must be resident of Ontario with access to a computer with internet connection
46 Online Learning www.projectread.ca Good Learning Anywhere The LearningHUB Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council Avon Maitland District School Board →ALL OF ONTARIO →ALL OF ONTARIO www.goodlearninganywhere.com www.learninghub.ca
What: • Good Learning Anywhere is the Aboriginal What: Programs offered: Lead for the MTCU funded eChannel • Employment/Promotions initiative • Entry into Postsecondary Education, ACE • It provides access to online learning at • Secondary School credit courses or no charge. Content is designed for adults Grade 12 Equivalency test (GED) who strive to improve their computer, • Apprenticeships reading, writing, math or Essential Skills • Personal Independence in order to improve their quality of life at Who: Adults in Ontario (19+ years), or who have home, at work and in the community been out of school for at least one year • Focus on providing a culturally supportive online environment for Aboriginal When: 24 hours/day, 7 days per week individuals, communities and groups for anytime learning (access at a time that is convenient for you) Who: Adults (19+ years), must have access to a computer with internet connection Live classes available Monday ‒ Thursday on a scheduled basis: When: • Check out our course catalogue available October ‒ December online for course descriptions and dates January ‒ March • Live online Instructor-led classes are April ‒ June available Monday ‒ Friday • Independent and short courses are Where: Wherever there is computer and internet available anytime access.
Where: All courses are offered online All upgrading done online after registration and intake assessment is processed. Ask For: Register online or contact us for more information Ask For: LearningHUB General Inquiries [email protected] [email protected] 1 (866) 550-0697 ext. 1 or 1 (844) 470-7877
Project READ Literacy Network Online Learning 47 Did You Know? Benefits of Upgrading Your Skills!
• 1 in 6 adults in Canada 16 years and over fall into • Helps you find work or keep your job the lowest level of literacy; They have serious • Makes it easier to help your children difficulties dealing with printed materials on a daily basis • Helps you to reach your goals
• 1 in 4 adults in Waterloo—Wellington • Gives you freedom to grow and succeed 16 years and over fall into the lowest level of literacy
• The ability of firms to compete will increasingly depend on the basic skills of the average worker; Workers with high literacy skills are better able to apply the most efficient production technologies
• Statistics Canada showed that a 1% increase in adult literacy levels would generate a 1.5% permanent increase in the GDP per capita; In Canada, this would amount to about $32 billion a year that could be re-invested
• 1 in 4 adults can’t read dosage directions on over-the-counter or prescription medicines or complete job applications or medical forms
48 Did You Know? www.projectread.ca FAQ about Literacy
1. How do I access Literacy and Basic Skills 5. Are the LBS programs free to attend? (LBS) programs? Yes Call Project READ for the Information and Referral Hotline and we will refer you or your 6. Are Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) programs client to the appropriate program full-time or part-time? Can I study at home? 2. Are Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) programs LBS programs are offered on a full-time and/or part of Employment Ontario? part-time basis. You can study at home using the Online Learning programs found in the Yes Directory of Programs 3. Can a learner be enrolled in more than one 7. What is blended learning? Employment Ontario program at a time? Blended learning is a mix of face to face Yes, they can even be enrolled in more than one instruction and online learning and resources LBS program at a time, as learners may have within the class or group environment different levels and needs 8. What is the difference between Literacy and 4. How long does it take to complete a Literacy Basic Skills (LBS) and English as a Second and Basic Skills (LBS) program? Language (ESL)? The length of time a learner is in the program LBS programs are for learners who speak English depends on their pace of learning, the level they as a first language. If English is not your first are starting at, their commitment to learning and language, you need to have a current Canadian their individualized training plan goal Language Benchmark Level of 6 or higher in listening and speaking to be eligible to attend LBS classes.`
Project READ Literacy Network (519) 570-3054 Email: [email protected] Visit our website: www.projectread.ca Project READ Literacy Network FAQ 49 There are 9 Essential Skills for work, learning and life!
Our Vision is of a literate society where people thrive.
We believe that literacy and essential skills are necessary to function independently to reach an individual's full potential. Low literacy affects many aspects of life including health, income, Get your family ready for school! employment, parenting, education or training and Fun, free program! daily living. Are you a parent receiving OW or ODSP, with children at home or school? • Free snacks, bus tickets and books • Parent learning time included • Have fun with books and songs • Learn activities to help your child in school
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To Sign Up: Email—[email protected] Phone—(519) 570-3054 www.getsetlearn.ca 124 Sydney Street South, Kitchener, ON N2G 3V2 (519) 570-3054 [email protected] For the online version of this program directory, www.facebook.com/ProjectREADLitNetwork or for more information, visit our website: www.twitter.com/ProjectREADWW www.projectread.ca