Adult Lifelong Learning

 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.

 • Connected for You Community Computer Centre

Important dates for Fall 2010

  • Wednesday, September 8

    Join us in Celebration of International Literacy Day at the Wainwright Communiplex from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, and again from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Refreshments will be served at both events.

    Come learn with Sage-ing® Leader, Judy Steiert. Tap into the Sage-ing® philosophy, tools and techniques.

    Courtesy of Wainwright & District LEARN & Adult Lifelong Learning. Admission is free but you must pre-register. Call 780 842 3475 or 780 842 3455.

    For complete details, see these pages, Becoming a Sage—The Art of Aging with Wisdom Elder Wisdom in Movies

  • Saturday, October 2

    Celebrated Wildlife Expert and Anthropology Professor, Brian Keating will be our guest at this free and open to the public event hosted by Adult Learning & Literacy Wainwright and fully subsidized by Advanced Education and Technology Post-Secondary Excellence Division; Campus Alberta Connections.

    For complete details, see this page, An Evening With Brian Keating

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Adult Literacy Year Round

The LEARN Project

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, 2010 The Power of Women’s 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

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International Lifelong Learning Campaign

International Adult Learners Week 2011

International Adult Learners Week in Canada was held this year from March 1 thru 7. As an annual celebration since 2002, we can expect it again during the first week of March, 2011 and may wish to mark our calendars. Links to IALW in Canada and its 2010 magazine are below:

 • Canadian Commission for UNESCO – IALW

 • 2010 IALW Magazine (Canadian Comm. for UNESCO)

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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.

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