Supporting Your Child in School for English as a Second Language Parents 9 Classes to Help You: Understand the School System Read School Forms Prepare for Parent/Teacher Interviews Starts October 1 on Tuesday mornings 9:30 – 11:30 am OR Starts October 2 on Wednesday evenings 7:00 – 9:00 pm For Nine weeks NO COST. To sign up or ask questions, Call: Linda at 780 672 8754 or e-mail ell@camroselearning.com  

GED Exam Preparation Course Learn everything you need to know to successfully write and pass your GED Exam. (High School Equivalency Exam). Dates: October 1 – December 12, 2019 (Register before Sept. 19) Time: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Evenings from 5 to 8 pm Cost: Books and calculator $100 (if not eligible for funding.) GED exam fee $200 (if not eligible for funding) (Exam is held in Stettler or Red Deer) Location: Camrose Adult Learning Council;#7, 5000-51 Ave, Camrose Register before Sept. 19 by calling 780-672-8754 or email calc@camroselearning.com for an Intake Assessment and Interview

Visual Arts, Storytelling, and Essential Skills for Life and Work Wednesdays from 1 to 4 pm (1 session per week for 11 weeks) October 2 to December 18, 2019 Join our weekly group and develop your life and work skills through: Viewing art and sharing your observations. Writing a story about a significant event in your life and telling it to the group. Creating a piece of art in response to your story. Participating in skill building activities. What skills will you build in this course? Giving and receiving feedback Reading, writing, listening and speaking Giving and following instructions Responding instead of reacting Planning, organizing, and sequencing tasks Creative thinking, problem solving, working with others How Do I Register? Call Diane at 780-672-8754 or email calc@camroselearning.com to arrange for an intake interview. No experience in art or storytelling necessary. No cost. Must commit to completing the course. Registration Deadline: Sept.16/19

Supporting Your Child through Communication Challenges Find out how modelling, routines and technology can help your child develop his or her communication skills. 3 Wednesdays; October 29 & 16 from 6 to 8 pm. No Cost. Call Family Resource Centre at 780-672-0141 to register before Sept. 30th.  

Resume Development Workshops Learn how to create an effective resume completed by you. Fridays 9:30 to 11:30 am. Must pre-register.  No Cost. Call Amanda at 780-672-8754 or email admin@camroselearning.com

Essential Skills Training Program Oct. 8 to Nov. 28 2019   Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9 am to noon (Week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 8 training runs 9 am to 4 pm every day) All books and materials are covered. Just show up for class! WHAT WILL I LEARN? Basic math, reading, document use, and writing skills Working with others, Teamwork, Communication, Problem solving, Budgeting, Solving Conflict Career Transitions: resume writing, interview skills, finding a job online, networking and marketing yourself Register before Sept. 18 by calling Diane at 780-672-8754 or email calc@camroselearning.com to arrange for an intake assessment and interview.

Introduction to Technology for Adults 55+      ($45) Learn how to use the basic functions of your ipad, cell phone or tablet. Bring them all! Build on what you already know & learn what you don’t. Tuesday and Thursday for 4 Sessions from 1 to 3 pm. Oct. 8, 10,15,17 Registration Deadline: Oct. 3   To register, call Sharon at 780-672-8754 or email literacy@camroselearning.com or drop by our office at 5000-51 avenue. (End of main street Camrose.)  

Experimental Science Project with Your Child Do you love science and nature? Want to spend a couple hours a week with your child (age 6 to 12) learning about and experiencing the scientific experimental process? Choose a project which can be completed in the natural environment within 6 weeks. With guidance and support, you and your child will complete a science project related to nature or the environment and present your findings to a small group. Some work outside and at home is required. Sound like fun? Call 780-672-8754 or  Email calc@camroselearning.com to register or to get more information. Cost $25 per parent and child couple 6 Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Starts October 8 and runs for 6 weeks. Last day is November 12, 2019.

Math You Will Use Everyday Course   ($50) Learn all of the basic math calculations you need to plan a vacation, cook for a large group, renovate a room in your home and mange your personal finances. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6- 9 p.m. October 8 to November 28, 2019 Intake assessment and interview required. Deadline to register is September 30, 2019. Also valuable for students preparing to take the GED Preparation Course.            Call Diane at 780-672-8754 or email calc@camroselearning.com

Resume Development Workshops Learn how to create an effective resume completed by you. Fridays 9:30 to 11:30 am. Must pre-register.  No Cost. Call Amanda at 780-672-8754 or email admin@camroselearning.com

Reading & Writing Skills You Will Use Every Day in Life and at Work ($50) Learn how to read signs, schedules, forms, instructions, recipes, labels charts, product information, safety information, workplace procedures and text effectively so that you understand and remember what you read, can find specific information you need and answers questions about what you read. Improve your writing and grammar skills by practising writing specific types of documents and filling out forms and charts. Work in a small group with an instructor for 8 weeks on Mondays or Wednesdays from 6 to 9:00 pm. Starts Oct. 16 or Oct 21. (No Class Nov. 11, Nov.6 or Dec.4) Cost: $50. Register by October 10, 2019. Also valuable for students preparing to take the GED Preparation Course. Call Diane at 780-672-8754 or email calc@camroselearning.com for more info or to make an appointment for an intake/assessment interview.

Money Smart Personal Financial Management Course   ($60) Thursday afternoons from 1-3 pm.  Starts October 17 and runs until December 12 (no session on October 31) increase your money management knowledge and skills stimulate thoughtful exploration of your money management behavior create awareness about how you are currently using your money help discover the right money management strategies for YOU! Call Diane at 780-672-8754 or email calc@camroselearning.com for more info.

Introduction to Technology for Adults 55+     Learn how to use the basic functions of your ipad, cell phone or tablet. Bring them all! Build on what you already know & learn what you don’t. Monday Afternoons for 4 Sessions from 1 to 3 pm. Oct. 21, 28 and Nov. 4, 18 Registration Deadline: Oct.15 All workshops are at an introductory level. Small group instruction. Perfect for new users or struggling users. To register, call Sharon at 780-672-8754 or email literacy@camroselearning.com or drop by our office at 5000-51 avenue. (End of main street Camrose.)

Reading & Writing Skills You Will Use Every Day in Life and at Work ($50) Learn how to read signs, schedules, forms, instructions, recipes, labels charts, product information, safety information, workplace procedures and text effectively so that you understand and remember what you read, can find specific information you need and answers questions about what you read. Improve your writing and grammar skills by practising writing specific types of documents and filling out forms and charts. Work in a small group with an instructor for 8 weeks on Mondays or Wednesdays from 6 to 9:00 pm. Starts Oct. 16 or Oct 21. (No Class Nov. 11, Nov.6 or Dec.4) Cost: $50. Register by October 10, 2019. Also valuable for students preparing to take the GED Preparation Course. Call Diane at 780-672-8754 or email calc@camroselearning.com for more info or to make an appointment for an intake/assessment interview.

Resume Development Workshops Learn how to create an effective resume completed by you. Fridays 9:30 to 11:30 am. Must pre-register.  No Cost. Call Amanda at 780-672-8754 or email admin@camroselearning.com

    Money Smart Free Yourself from Debt and Develop Effective Money Management Strategies -Increase your money management knowledge and skills. -Explore your money management behaviour. -Create awareness about how you are currently using your money. -Help discover the right money management strategies for YOU! 6 Monday Evenings 6:30 to 8:30 pm Starts October 28 and runs until December 9 (no session on Nov. 11) To Register, Call Karen at 780-672-8754 or email calc@camroselearning.com or drop into Camrose Adult Learning Council at the end of main street. (5000-51 avenue) Cost is $45 (Sliding Fee Scale Available) Registration Deadline is October 25th.