Workplace Essential Skills (WES) Certificate Program

This program is for adult wishing to improve their employability skills with innovative support. It does so in partnership with employers and educational institutions.

This skill-based program is expressed in terms of objectives and standards. This approach takes into account factors such as training requirements, the employment situation and overall training objectives.


Community Adult Learning Program (CALP)

The community adult learning program provides learners with basic skills and knowledge necessary to strengthen his/her literacy level. Literacy is defined as “the ability to understand and employ printed information in daily activities, at home, at work and in the community to achieve one’s goals and to meet the demands one’s knowledge and potential.”

List of training units:

English Level 1and 2
Math Level 1 and 2
French Level 1and 2
French Math Level 1 and 2


Community Adult Learning Program GED Preparation

This program is for learners who wish to prepare for writing General Education Development (GED)* tests and does so through an individualized, learner-centered approach.

The learner may begin the GED preparatory at any time during the program year, a process called continuous intake, where a learner may begin as his/her schedule permits and an opening is available. The length of time to complete the preparatory program varies as the learning experience is tailored to the individual.

The Canadian GED Online program

This program is for adults wishing to prepare for writing General Education Development (GED)* tests and does so through a self paced and internet delivered preparatory program.

This online program provides Canadian content and instruction in math, reading, writing, social studies, science, essay writing and is delivered with mentor support. The program assesses the learner’s academic skills and creates a customized learning plan based on what the learner already knows.

EduPerformance

CALNet has access to a hosted virtual campus that enables centres to be redistributors of the Edu-Performance online content. This online campus offers interactive, tracked training modules in Microsoft Office products as well several business management type modules. These modules are available to the general public 24/7 through a secure username and password from their local Community Adult Learning Centre.