Niagara Regional Literacy Council

Centre for Learning
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Record #: NIA0201 Last Modified: 18 Oct 2012 Last Full Update: 18 Oct 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
3 Great Western St
St Catharines, ON L2S 2K3
 
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Office Phone905-687-8299
After Hours PhoneAnswering Machine
Fax905-687-8040
Websitewww.literacyniagara.org
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description & Services
Areas ServedFonthill ; Niagara Falls ; Niagara-on-the-Lake ; Pelham ; Queenston ; St Catharines ; St David's ; Thorold ; Virgil ; Welland
DescriptionLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence 
 
Offers academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into secondary school, post-secondary education and training programs such as apprenticeship.  
 
Offers a full computer lab and teaches computer literacy from very basic to word processing, spreadsheets, keyboarding, assisted job searches, email and internet. 
 
HoursMon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8 am-4 pm * Tue 8 am-8 pm * Seniors Computer Club Sat 9:30 am
DatesAll year, excluding Statutory Holidays
EligibilityOntario residents 19 years and older whose literacy and basic skills are assessed as being less than end of Level 3 of the International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS) or the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF), and who are proficient enough in speaking and listening to benefit fully from the language of LBS instruction (English or French) * Agencies with programs as outlined, or having an interest in literacy issues.
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationCall to arrange interview * drop in
Feesno charge for tutoring services, minimal charge for books and materials used
Subjects
Service CategoriesAdult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Specialized Information and Referral ; Computer and Related Technology Classes ; Homework Help Programs ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Literacy Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Literacy Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Literacy Issues
See Also TermsAdoption Evaluation/Placement ; Attendant Registries ; Babysitting Registries ; Child Care Provider Referrals ; Computer Access Aids ; Computer Distribution Programs ; Computer User Groups ; Consumer Education ; Consumer Goods Information ; Foster Home Placement ; Housing Search and Information ; In Home Assistance Registries ; Interpreter/Translator Registries ; Job Information ; Lawyer Referral Services ; Media Interview Skills Development ; Mental Health Information/Education ; Reference/Information ; Respite Care Registries ; Ride Sharing Programs ; Senior Housing Information and Referral ; Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education ; Typing Classes ; Veterinary Referral Services
SubjectsAcademic upgrading ; Adult education ; Computers ; Education ; Information and referral ; Life skills training ; Literacy ; Literacy instruction ; Tutoring