Our Programs
CAEC
The Canadian Adult Education Credential has replaced the GED as the high school equivalency test in Canada. Our qualified instructors will help prepare you to write the tests. Subjects include:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
Contact us or visit the CAEC offical site for more information.
- Ongoing enrollment from September to June
- Learn at your own pace
- Flexible scheduling
Adult Upgrading
ACALA's E3 (Education, Essential Skills, and Empowerment) programs help learners improve many of the skills required for learning, work, and life.
In addition to literacy (reading, writing, and communication), numeracy (math), and other academic subjects (science and social studies), we support the following Skills for Success:
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
These non-certificate programs offer small class sizes, flexibility, and individual goal setting whether you want to improve one skill for personal reasons, further your education, enter the workforce, or prepare for NSCC where you can earn your High School Graduation Diploma for Adults.
Skills for Pre-Employment
ACALA's Essential Skills for Pre-Employment programs offer upgrading to prepare learners for entry into employment or post-secondary education.
These programs are eight to twelve weeks in length and are offered throughout the year. For 2024-2025, Introduction to Office Administration, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, and Introduction to Early Childhood Education are being offered.
Learners will improve workplace skills such as employment preparation, communication and numeracy, digital technology, confidence, and teamwork
Digital Literacy
Basic Digital Literacy covers a broad range of computer skills with a concentration on Windows 10/11 and ChromeOS. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to freshen up your skills, this course will help you build a strong foundation to make technology work for you. You'll learn things like:
- navigating your device
- using the internet safely
- sending emails
- creating and saving documents and files
These are generally semester-long courses (4-5 months).
Shorter 6-week workshops are also available for more focused topics (eg. iPhone Basics). Contact us or check out our Facebook page for specifics.
Life Skills
Life skills are essential abilities that help individuals navigate everyday challenges and make informed decisions. Here at ACALA, we offer our Living It Up program, where learners can practice these skills to help with personal growth, improve relationships, and enhance their overall quality of life. We run short-term modules on various topics which can include:
- money management
- smart shopping
- cooking
- baking
- emergency preparedness
- and more
Lunch & Learns
Join us for our monthly lunchtime events hosted by organizations and people in our community. ACALA invites you to come engage in open discussion about specialized topics in our own community, all while having a healthy bite to eat! Lunch is on us!
Lunch & Learn topics can include:
- Community safety
- Mental health
- Cultural inclusion
- Program awareness
Workshops
Throughout the year, ACALA hosts a variety of workshops where community can come together and learn skills in a fun, engaging environment.
These workshops take place on various Monday afternoons from 1-3pm at the library.
Please check our Facebook page for the latest workshops and to register for any upcoming offerings.
Family Book Club
This program is designed to encourage family literacy in families with young children to promote reading, writing, and comprehension. Families attend in person sessions, where they read a story together, have discussions, and engage in planned activities. Children receive a copy of the book along with activity packages to take home where they can continue building on their literacy skills.
The theme for 2024-2025 is, "I'm Going to Like Me." The books will focus on self-empowerment, self-esteem, and mental wellness. Children will learn how to understand neurodiversity, empathy, and embrace others' uniqueness.