Adult Language and Learning

Chatham

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Record #: CHK0041 Last Modified: 14 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2013
Address & Phone(s)
AddressWaymur Building
48 Fifth St, Ste 310
Chatham, ON N7M 4V8
 
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AccessibilityPartially Accessible
IntersectionFifth St and King St
Mailing Address48 Fifth St, Ste 310 
Chatham, ON N7M 4V8
Office Phone519-354-7424
Fax519-354-5758
Description & Services
Description 
Through Adult Language and Learning, adults in Chatham-Kent can reach their personal learning and settlement goals in a supportive environment. Each client is interviewed. The client, with our support, sets individual goals, and is either referred to an appropriate agency or is placed into one of our programs. 
 
* One on One tutoring through Literacy Basic and Essential Skills (LBS) 
* Literacy Basic and Essential Skills (LBS) levels 1,2,3,4, and 5 in a classroom setting 
* Preparation for the Prior Learning Assessment (Pre-PLAR) and General Equivalency Diploma (GED) 
* Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) 
* English as a Second Language (ESL) 
* Citizenship classes as needed 
* Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) 
Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant and Adaptation Program) services enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community * provides needs and eligibility assesments, pre- and posst-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services. 
* Newcomer Resource Centre 
* Other language classes as needed  
 
A computer lab with literacy and numeracy programs is available on site. 
 
Job Search Workshops (JSW) and On-site childcare available
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
May require literacy assessment, needs assessment, or immigration documentation to establish services at no cost VS fee 
All programs are available for a fee for those not eligible for funded services. 
ApplicationBy phone; Walk-in; appointment sometimes required; Application process required
Contact Information
E-Mailinfo@adultlanguageandlearning.ca
Websitewww.adultlanguageandlearning.ca
Primary ContactTracy Callaghan, Executive Director; Email: tracy@adultlanguageandlearning.ca
Alternate ContactChris Benninger, Assistant to the Director
Subjects
SubjectsAcademic upgrading ; Adult education ; Advocacy ; Children ; Citizenship ; Education ; English as a second language ; First language literacy programs ; Immigrants ; Literacy ; Literacy instruction ; Orientation ; Refugees ; Settlement services ; Tutoring

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