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Table of Contents:
Literacy (Reading & Writing) Training
Computer Training
Ontario High School
Certificate
Ontario High School
Equivalency Certificate
GED (General Educational Development test)
Continuing Education
Colleges & Universities in the Durham
Region
Online Education
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Literacy (Reading & Writing) Training |
Literacy Council of Durham Region
http://www.literacydurham.com/
(905) 4334-5441
The Literacy Council
of Durham’s is a charitable non-profit volunteer
organization
that is dedicated to increasing literacy in Durham region.
They help adults to read and write.
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Computer Training
Many libraries in the Durham Region offer free computer
training in the basics, such as internet use.
Check out each library for a schedule of such free
training opportunities.
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Community Access Program (main
site)
http://cap.ic.gc.ca/index.htm
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Industry Canada's Community
Access Program (CAP) gives thousands of Canadians
affordable access to the Internet in places like schools,
community centres and libraries. It provides access to
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Community Access Program (in
Durham Region)
http://www.dren.org/CAP/cap.shtml
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The
Community Access Program (CAP) is an Industry Canada
initiative that aims to provide Canadians free public
internet access and the skills they need to use it. CAP is
co-ordinated by Durham Region Employment Network (DREN) in
partnership with libraries, schools and community
organizations.
The general public are able
to obtain access to the Internet and take advantage of the
many additional services offered at each CAP site.
Assistive devices are available at some sites to ensure
that persons with disabilities will also have access to
the computers. Orientation, on-site training and
assistance are offered to all users.
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Clarington Public Library
http://www.clarington-library.on.ca/programmes/program.php
branches at:
• 163 Church St., Bowmanville • (905) 623-7322
• 2950 Courtice Rd., Courtice • (905) 404-0707
• 50 Mill St. N., Newcastle • (905) 987-4844
• 127 Church St., Orono • (905) 983-5507 |
Oshawa Public Library
http://www.oshawalibrary.on.ca/default.asp
McLaughlin Branch
• 65 Bagot St., Oshawa • (905) 579-6111
Northview Branch
• 250 Beatrice St. E., Oshawa • (905) 576-6040
Jess Hann Branch
• 199 Wentworth St. W, Oshawa • (905) 728-2441
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Whitby Public Library
http://www.whitbylibrary.on.ca/
Central Library
• 405 Dundas St. W., Whitby • (905) 668-6531
Rossland Branch
• 701 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby • (905) 668-1886
Brooklin Branch
• 8 Vipond Rd, Brooklin • (905) 655-3191
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Colleges and Universities offer a wide variety of computer
courses.
Contact individual colleges and universities for their
list of programmes:
Durham Continuing Education
www.dce.ca
Durham College
http://www.durhamc.on.ca/
University Institute of
Technology
Oshawa, Ontario
http://www.uoit.ca/
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Ontario High School
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There are several ways to complete your secondary school
diploma:
For example, secondary school courses leading to diploma
credits are offered by correspondence through the
Ministry of Education's
Independent Learning Centre.
More information on this program is provided in the
ILC Course Guide.
If you would prefer to take courses in a classroom with
other adults, contact your local school board to discuss
adult credit programs. Evening classes, as well as English
as a Second Language courses for those who would like to
improve their English skills, are also available through
most Ontario school boards.
Your
local school board
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Are you an adult who never finished high school? But you
certainly have experience, right? You've acquired
knowledge, skills, and concepts through working, training,
travelling, reading, and other informal learning.
The Ontario High
School Equivalency Certificate you get when you pass
the GED will be widely accepted as equal to a high school
diploma for purposes of employment, promotion, licensing,
and further education. But there's no guarantee ALL
employers or post-secondary institutions will accept the
certificate. If you have a specific goal in mind, check
ahead.
The General Educational Development
test is an international secondary school equivalency
examination program for adults. The GED tests cover
what secondary school graduates are expected to know in
mathematics, writing, science, literature, and the arts.
Candidates who successfully complete the tests can earn
the Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate. The GED
tests are offered in English and French, and testing sites
are located in Toronto, Mississauga, Sudbury, Ottawa,
Thunder Bay, and Windsor. For detailed information, visit
the
General Educational Development page of the
Independent Learning Centre.
To get more information
about the GED:
• download PDF file of the
GED
Information Booklet
• download PDF file of the
GED Application
form
• Head to your local school. The guidance counsellor there
is your best bet for current information about GED.
You can also check out the
following Web sites:
Independent
Learning Centre (ILC)
Ontario Ministry of
Education GED telephone line: (416) 325-3364 or
toll-free 1-800-573-7022 for those people living outside
the Greater Toronto Area.
Your
local school board
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Continuing Education |
Durham Continuing Education
www.dce.ca
Durham College Continuing
Education
http://www.durhamc.on.ca/coned/
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Colleges & Universities in the Durham Region |
Durham College
http://www.durhamc.on.ca/
click here for a list of campus locations in the Durham
Region of Ontario
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University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, Ontario
http://www.uoit.ca/
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Trent University - Oshawa campus
http://www.trentu.ca/jbc/
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Online Education |
Many courses can be done online:
Durham College Online Education
Trent
University Online Education
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