DID YOU KNOW 4 OUT OF 10 ALBERTANS’S NEED HELP WITH READING AND WRITING TO SUCCEED IN TODAY’S DAILY LIFE?
Do you need help with any of these everyday skills?
Reading a newspaper, writing a grocery list, following a recipe, paying your bills online, filling out a form, creating a budget, applying for a job, writing a cover letter, sending an email, surfing the internet, using a buy and sell site.
What is literacy?
Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials. Literacy involves continuous learning that enables individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.
OUR PROGRAMS CAN HELP LEARNERS WITH EVERYDAY SKILLS
Digital Programs
Small group instruction and distance learning options to help you develop basic digital skills. We can help you navigate you tablet, smartphone, laptop or personal computer.
Foundations for Learning
Anytime Online Courses offered through Norquest College. 30 Hours of FREE one on one tutoring by Beaver County CALP. Tutoring can be through in-person meetings, video chats, email, or phone whichever works for you! Tuition and Fees are payable to Norquest College.
Available Courses:
- CAEC Preparation Foundations – Prepare for writing the CAEC Exam.
- Pre-Trades Math and Science Preparation Foundations – Develop math and science skills needed to pass the apprenticeship exam.
- Prep for Practical Nurse Foundations – Completes the math pre-requisite for entry into the Practical Nurse program at NorQuest.
- High School Prep Math Foundations – Basic algebra skills required for High School math courses. Successful learners progress to Math 10C.
Financial Literacy Programs
What is Financial Literacy?
Financial literacy means having the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about managing your money.