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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0118 | Last Full Update: 10 Nov 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-631-1770 |
| info@literacycouncil.ca | |
| Website | www.literacysouthhalton.ca |
| Primary Contact | Alexandra Moorshead, Executive Director; Email: alexandra@literacycouncil.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Kathy Hall, Skills Training Manager; Email: kathy@literacycouncil.ca |
| Contact Form | literacysouthhalton.ca/contact-us/ |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1986 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations |
| Elections | June Annual General Meeting |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Literacy and basic skills training, including reading, writing, numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * volunteer tutors are trained in the internationally recognized Laubach method to work 1:1 with learners |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm * other times, including weekends, by appointment * hours may vary, see website to confirm |
| Areas Served | Burlington ; Oakville |
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and up Ontario residents with reading, writing, numeracy and digital skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario curriculum * must have facility in English and possess a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) |
| Application | Call to arrange an interview (leave message if necessary) |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| 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 |
| Mailing Address | Upper Canada Place 406 Brant St, Unit 21 Burlington, ON L7R 4B6 |
| 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 Literacy Training Programs |