NEXT STEP
Service: Literacy and Basic Skills
Record #: ALL0138 | Last Modified: 14 Jul 2022 | Last Full Update: 30 Mar 2022 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 705-435-5624 |
Fax | 705-435-0069 |
info@nextstepliteracy.ca | |
Website | www.nextstepliteracy.ca |
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Primary Contact | Bernie Pitts, Training and Development Manager; Email: bernie@nextstepliteracy.ca |
Alternate Contact | Shira Harrison McIntyre, Executive Director; Email: shira@nextstepliteracy.ca |
Site Information | |
Description (Site) | Cross street: Victoria St and Church St Across from the Circle Theatre and Alliston Library |
Site Location | Across from Circle Theatre |
Located In Community | New Tecumseth |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Victoria St and Church St |
Mailing Address | PO Box 286 Alliston, ON Canada L9R 1V5 |
Physical Access | Partially Accessible - can arrange to meet at the Library with individuals requiring greater accessibility |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence. Adults looking to upgrade their skills are matched with a tutor for one-to-one assistance. Assistance for those looking for secondary school credit (Adult Learning Centre) support, post-secondary goals, apprenticeship, independence skills and employment skills. People are also assisted to prepare for the PATI, CFAT, college mature student exam, and other entrance and aptitude tests. Computer classes are also available. |
Hours | Hours may change, call to confirm Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm |
Areas Served | Adjala-Tosorontio ; Borden CFB ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth |
Eligibility | Age Requirements: 19 year(s) and up Must have facility in English and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum Individuals with Grade 12 will be evaluated on a per case basis |
Application | Call to arrange interview |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Agency and Service Names | |
Alternate Name | 4503A ; LBS ; LCSS |
Agency Information | |
Parent Agency Name | NEXT STEP |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1991 |
Primary Executive | Peter McKenna, Treasurer |
Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development |
Elections | Sep |
Taxonomy and Classification | |
Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs |