Adult Upgrading
also's adult program provides literacy and life-skills mainly for adults looking to join the workforce.
The adult program is for people over 18 looking for an opportunity to upgrade their skills in a safe and supportive environment. Literacy and life-skills upgrading supports the overall goal of working towards employment.
also teachers provide individualized training and support for each learner.
also runs a variety of specialized workshops and programs including cooking courses, art classes, and community connections workshops.
Learners can apply for volunteer opportunities within Heartwood House to gain valuable work skills and experience.
This program is for all learners, including Deaf and hard of hearing, who are:
- over 18
- out of school
- living on a low income
The also adult program runs morning and afternoon Monday to Friday. The also Deaf Adult program runs afternoon sessions Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, evening sessions on Thursday, and morning sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Please see our contact page for our location and hours.
English Reading and Writing class for Deaf students — College or University Preparation
- Friday afternoons
- Small class
- Instruction in ASL
- 1-3 p.m.
Application process
If you're interested in applying for our Adult Upgrading program, please contact Kim Oastler. Adult learners will have a brief phone interview, and then will make an appointment to visit the also program. Deaf adult learners can contact the program on the TTY line or by email to arrange an interview with Kathy and/or Kim.
Learners who have children under 6 are welcome to use the Children's Program.
Think about it…
The Essential Skills to be a welder, according to national standards are:
- Writing: to keep a record Call out
- Speaking: to provide and receive information
- Thinking: to plan and organize a task
- Math: to measure and calculate
The also adult upgrading program supports Essential Skills learning.
(see HRDC – Essential Skills, for more information)