Adult Lifelong Learning
Literacy and learning are keys to success in life. It is never too late to make a difference in our learning. Literacy for Life programs provide a way for adults to seek out and engage in lifelong learning opportunities in the community – for themselves and their family.
“It is important to affect an individual’s literacy development early, but as literacy and learning are a lifetime process, it is never too late and never too early.”
Computer Basics
This course offers basic computer instruction. The workshops will cover basic introduction to Windows, email and internet usage. Easy tips and tricks will be shared to make your computer experience fun and less threatening. Free weekly workshops are open to adults within the MD of Foothills.
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Learn the Three B’s - Basic computer skills, Budgeting and Buying smart.
Learn a few of the essential skills needed in work, family and community. Part one, Power Tools for your Tool Box, covers internet search and safety, email, Skype and learning about Power Point. Part two, Buy More Save More, covers coupon use, comparison shopping and basic number skills, needed to improve financial literacy in everyday life.
Instruction provided by: Literacy for Life.
Hosted by the Okotoks and Sheep River Libraries.
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Sheep River Library http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2671262819
Call our office at 403.652.5090 or contact by email at info@litforlife.com for information on upcoming locations and times. Volunteer Tutoring continues throughout the year and new classes begin in September and January.
English Language Learning (E.L.L.)
Literacy for Life offers instruction in English Language skills to adults who speak English as their second language. These classes include reading, writing and conversation skills. We offer classes in different communities in the Municipal District of Foothills #31.
Call our office at 403.652.5090 or contact by email at info@litforlife.com for information on upcoming locations and times. Volunteer Tutoring continues throughout the year and new classes begin in September and January.
General Educational Development
(G.E.D.) Readiness Class
There are many people who have not completed high school and find themselves interested in pursuing a higher paying position or continuing with his or her education. For these people, studying and taking the GED (General Equivalency Development) test is a great option.Literacy for Life’s course will increase your language arts and math skills as a first step towards writing the GED examination. This is a FCEC program offered in partnership with Literacy for Life.
Call our office at 403.652.5090 or contact by email at info@litforlife.com for information on upcoming locations and times. Volunteer Tutoring continues throughout the year and new classes begin in September and January.
One-on-One Computing
For the new and the nervous computer users. Get hands-on practice with relaxed one-on-one instruction. This service will be delivered by Literacy for Life in partnership with the High River Library. This service will start in January.
Call our office at 403.652.5090 or contact by email at info@litforlife.com for information on upcoming locations and times. Volunteer Tutoring continues throughout the year and new classes begin in September and January.
Volunteer Adult Tutoring Program
Trained volunteer tutors work one-on-one with adult learners in basic reading, writing and math skills. Tutoring for English as a Second Language is also offered. This service is provided throughout the year.
Call our office at 403.652.5090 or contact by email at info@litforlife.com for information on upcoming locations and times. Volunteer Tutoring continues throughout the year and new classes begin in September and January.
