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Last updated: October 21, 2016

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Upgrading

Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
George Brown College – Academic Upgrading for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults
Description:
Academic Upgrading for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults is a program for deaf and hard of hearing adults who want to upgrade their math, English and computer skills.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 415-5000 ext. 2958
Fax:
(416) 415-2432
Email:
dBradley@georgebrown.ca
Website:
www.georgebrown.ca/deafupgrading
Address:
St James Campus, 200 King Street East
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Individuals 18 years and up. Program is intended for ASL users only and individuals with functional levels of math and English.
Referral:
Self referral; intake assessment
Application:
Contact office to set up an interview.
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
George Brown College – School of Work & College Preparation
Description:
School of Work and College Preparation helps you prepare for and transition to the next stage in your academic or career plan. You will find a welcoming and supportive environment that offers tailored programs so you can create a plan that is suitable for you and transform any obstacle into an opportunity.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 415-5000 ext. 3560
Fax:
(416) 415-2432
Email:
upgradinginfo@georgebrown.ca
Website:
http://www.georgebrown.ca/preparation/
Address:
St. James Campus, 200 King Street East
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Admission requirements include fluency in English, mature student status. This program is intended for mature adults returning to school, 19 years or older.
Referral:
Self-referral and agency referral.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9-5 pm. A 24 hour voice answering machine is also available.
Fee:
Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Application:
Contact the office; application requires participation in an information session and an intake assessment. Continuous intake on a monthly basis.
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Humber College – Academic Upgrading Program
Description:
Academic upgrading programs provide free, intensive instruction in English, math, computer skills, self management and career development. They help prepare participants for employment or further postsecondary education.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 675-6622 ext. 74842
Email:
academicupgrading@humber.ca
Website:
www.humber.ca/liberalarts/programs/academic-upgrading
Address:
North Campus: 205 Humber College Blvd.
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
To qualify for the program, you must be:19 years of age or older, a resident of Ontario and legally able to work in Ontario
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable.
Fee:
No
Application:
Registration form can be found on online.
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning: Accessible Learning Services
Description:
Works collaboratively with students with disabilities to coordinate academic accommodations.Services include:Coordination and implementation of ASL Interpreters and/or Computerized Note TakersTranscription services, Assistive TechnologyAssisting with purchases of technology and referrals to psychoeducational assessment using the Bursary for Students with DisabilitiesAcademic accommodations, strategies and supports for in class and testing situationsReferrals to on and off campus supports and servicesLiaising with Faculty or other College staff for student advocacyAnnual Easy Start Transition Program, a one-day session for new students to learn about services and self-advocacyAutism Spectrum Disorder Group
Service Type:
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Phone:
North Campus: (416) 675-5090
Fax:
(416) 675-6219
Email:
accessible-learning@humber.ca
Website:
www.humber.ca/student-life/swac/accessible-learning
Address:
North Campus:205 Humber College Blvd, 2nd Floor Learning Resource Commons; Lakeshore Campus: 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Room A120
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Students of Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber, regardless of age.
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable.
Staffing:
Across all campuses:1 Director1 Associate Director1 Coordinator3 Assistive Technologists / Transcription Technicians4 Accessible Learning Officers / SSE Liaison10 Accessibility Consultants
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee:
No
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Description:
As part of TVO, the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) provides a wide range of distance education courses that allow adults to earn secondary school diploma credits, upgrade their basic skills, or study for personal development.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 484-2704 (service in English only)(416) 484-2722 (service in French only)
Fax:
(416) 484-2754
Email:
ilc@tvo.org
Website:
www.ilc.org
Address:
2180 Yonge Street, Ground Floor
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Individuals 16 years and older (if the applicant is between the ages of 16-19, he/she must provide a Date of Leaving Letter from their last secondary school).
Hours:
The Automated Telephone System (ATS) is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you need further help, a Learner Services Officer is available between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The walk-in service is also available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding government holidays.
Fee:
A non-refundable administration fee of $40.00 applies to each application.
Application:
Complete the application found on the website.
Region:
East
Organization Name:
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology – Community Employment Services for Job Seekers
Description:
Community Employment Services provides free services for anyone in the community seeking employment and/or training.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(905) 575-2029
Website:
www.mohawkcollege.ca/community-training/job-search-services/community-employment-services.html
Address:
135 Fennell Avenue West, Room J137
City:
Hamilton
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible to apply job postings you must be registered with Community Employment Services.In order to be eligible for academic upgrading you must:Be Ontario residents;19+ years of age (exceptions may apply on a case-by-case basis); andCanadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7 in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable.
Fee:
No
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Seneca College – Academic Upgrading Program
Description:
This program prepares students to meet college entry requirements while offering academic advising, career counseling and computer skills training.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 491-5050 ext. 26620
Website:
http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/AUC.html
Address:
Newnham Campus, 1750 Finch Avenue East
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age or mature early school leavers. All applicants are tested and interviewed in order to determine program suitability and student entry-level.
Fee:
No
Application:
Contact the office to book an appointment for entrance assessment.

 


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