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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0118 | Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Open virtually * email info@literacycouncil.ca or leave a message at 905-631-1770 |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-631-1770 |
| info@literacycouncil.ca | |
| Website | www.literacysouthhalton.ca |
| Primary Contact | Alexandra Moorshead, Executive Director; Email: alexandra@literacycouncil.ca |
| Contact Form | literacysouthhalton.ca/contact-us/ |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1986 |
| Primary Executive | Mark Clayton, President, Board of Directors; Email: president@literacycouncil.ca |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations |
| Elections | June |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Open virtually * email info@literacycouncil.ca or leave a message at 905-631-1770 -------------------- Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * volunteer tutors are trained in the internationally recognized Laubach method and then matched with a student * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary school credit, post secondary education and greater independence Adult computer courses * 6 week computer instruction for adults with little or no computer skills * students improve job search skills and participate in hands-on exercises * call office for more information and course dates |
| Hours | By appointment only |
| Areas Served | Oakville |
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and up |
| Application | volunteer tutor application; student interview and assessment |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - $20 annually ; None - for students |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Woodside Branch, Oakville Public Library, Lower Level |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | Oakville Public Library, Woodside Branch 1274 Rebecca St, Lower level Oakville, ON L6L 1Z2 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Third Line and Rebecca St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| 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 and Related Technology Classes |
