Adult Lifelong Learning

Check these dates for learning opportunities:

4 Other Ways to Register for Courses

Lifelong learning… it’s our business

Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning is one of about 80 Adult Learning Councils in Alberta. We have been serving Wainwright & District since 1974. Our adult learning and family literacy programs are currently funded by Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Post-Secondary Excellence Division Campus Alberta Connections.

Start of Page

 

Adult Literacy Year Round

The LEARN Project

LEARN logo symbolizes an invidividual reading a book Serving the areas of Wainwright, Irma, Chauvin, Edgerton and the M.D. of Wainwright No. 61, the Adult Literacy project in our community is a volunteer based program that matches adult learners with volunteer tutors to work on developing skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. Training for tutors is free; resources and support are available.

Learners are assessed and matched with a tutor and progress of the pair is reviewed on a regular basis. All tutor training is free but please pre-register. See our calendar for training dates. All training occurs in the Adult Learning and Literacy office. Training can be provided in workshops or one-on-one.

Wainwright and District LEARN

You are invited to Set a Book Free

International Literacy Day September 8, 2011 Peace and Literacy In our continuous recognition of the importance of Adult Literacy, Wainwright & District LEARN & the Council for Adult Lifelong Learning will be encouraging the Set a Book Free principle all year.

Drop by the office in the Wainwright Provincial Building any time during regular hours and bring a book, take a book — Set a book free.

Canadian Commission for UNESCO – ILD

International Literacy Day

Keep track of Family Literacy in Canada…

Freedom to Read Week

Family Literacy Day®

Alberta Education - Family Literacy Day

 

Start of Page

 

International Lifelong Learning Campaign

International Adult Learners Week in Canada March 24 to April 1

International Adult Learners Week

International Adult Learners Week in Canada is an annual celebration since 2002. IALW 2012 in Canada was held March 24th through April 1st. Will post next year’s dates as soon as the Commission releases them.

Canadian Commission for UNESCO – IALW

International Adult Learners Week

 

Start of Page

 

Adult Learning Councils in Alberta

Some of the Things We Do

  • Provide and promote adult learning opportunities;
  • provide and promote educational and training opportunities;
  • form & maintain partnerships that respond to community educational needs;
  • use a client-centered approach;
  • provide opportunities for teachers & learners facing barriers;
  • advocate adult literacy in the community.

With Further Education You Can…

  • Expand your knowledge and enjoyment of life;
  • become better at your job;
  • better succeed in business;
  • learn new technical skills;
  • open the door to new hobbies and crafts;
  • meet new friends.