Programs and Services

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Please note:

Programs may be offered by Zoom, in-person, by phone or by delivery package depending on each situation/circumstance. Please confirm at time of registration how your program will be offered.

Contact

PHONE:

403-339-1556

WEBSITE:

www.pincherlearn.ca

EMAIL:

pinchercreekalc@gmail.com

LOCATION 

972 Police Avenue, SE entrance

We are also available to help with navigating upgrading, post-secondary and funding opportunities as well as registration processes and getting transcripts.

PIncher CReek Community ADult Learning 2022-23 PROGRAMS

403-339-1556 call or text, mon-thurs, 9-3

Learner Supports

Do you need some help with locating your transcripts, choosing how to move forward on GED, upgrading, post-secondary, grade 5-9 Math for Adults, or help with forms? Call us and we will do our best to support your learning pathway!

English Language Learning Programs and Tutoring

If you were born in Canada or new to our community we have tutors, online options and a conversation class that can help you with English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Please call us to make an appointment so we can determine how best to support you.

Education-and-Employment-Readiness-Program

Pincher Creek & Fort Macleod CALP

Education and Employment Readiness Opportunity-2024-DRAFT

 

Opportunity: 34 facilitated workshops that guide participants to deeper personal development, adult learning skills and strategies, self-identified employment or education goals and the community connections to make it happen.

When: February 6th- May 30th, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30-11:30am, online & in-person options.

Program Requirements:

Participants who are ready to invest their time must commit to attending the required programming dates in order to move forward. Participants must have reliable transportation for in-person or WIFI & device for online learning.

Program Opportunity includes:

  • 34 workshops,
  • Connections to ongoing learning through Taber Adult Learning Adult Based Education/Highschool completion options, Columbia College, Norquest College, Red Crow College and more,
  • Connections to Training Inc. Strive 2 Employment opportunity which includes workplace experience,
  • Access to weekly Drop-In Coaching from an Instructor Specialist and Elder, as well as welcoming learning space with laptop and WIFI access,
  • Referral services for basic needs and community supports,
  • Access to continued learning with Learner’s License Preparation Program, and Digital Device Coaching,
  • Gas cards for participants with transportation limitations (please speak with staff to make arrangements),
  • Opportunity to connect with other adult students working through similar challenges,
  • At home learning opportunities for personal development.

Cost: $50/person; cost may be waived if a barrier to learning. Program is subsidized by Advanced Education funding. Fees can be e-transferred to pinchercreekalc@gmail.com

Registration deadline: January 24th, 2023. There is a waiting list option, and ongoing registration may be considered. Call 403-339-1556 to register. Name, address, email, phone number, emergency contact, disclosure of information permission are all required upon registration.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

(subject to change based on student need/facilitator availability)

Workshop

Date

Notes

Student Orientation/Intake

February 6

 

Getting Unstuck

February 8

 

Growth Mindset

February 13

 

Limiting Beliefs

February 15

 

Identity

February 20

 

Confidence & Motivation

February 22

 

Boundaries

February 27

 

Personal Coaching Day-Intake form

February 29

 

Your Learning Style

March 5th

 

Colours Workshop-How you relate to yourself and others

March 7th

 

Trauma & Learning 1

March 12

 

Trauma & Learning 2

March 14

 

Employment Journey 1

March 19

 

Employment Journey 2

March 21

 

Vision Board

March 26

 

How to be an Adult Student 1

March 28

 

How to be an Adult Student 2

April 2nd

 

Goal Setting & Follow Through

April 4th

 

Math-Assessment for Next Steps

April 9th

 

CALP Team Meeting-bring your list of questions

April 11th

 

UP Skills-Problem Solving

April 16th

 

Up Skills-Communication

April 18th

 

Up Skills-Accountability

April 23rd

 

Up Skills-Conflict

April 25th

 

Up Skills-Study Skills

April 30th

 

Up Skills-Stress Management

May 9th

 

Personal Coaching Day

May 2

 

Up Skills-Writing for Workplace

May 7

 

Up Skills-Reading for Workplace

May 14

 

Interview Skills-Training Inc

May 16th

 

COLUMBIA COLLEGE/RED CROW COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS

May 21st

 

TABER CALP BASIC ADULT ED AND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPTIONS/TRAINING INC.-STRIVE 2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

May 23

 

NORQUEST COLLEGE PRESENTATION

May 28

 

Final Presentations & Celebration Day!!!

May 30

 

Join our Conversation Cafe 85 by 11

Math and English Preparation Program grades 5-9 for Adults

Ongoing enrolment, please call for details

Funding options available, please call to register

for twice weekly, one-on-one or small groups class options.

Learners License Preparation Program 10-weeks on Zoom 

Fall and Spring Dates available, on Wednesdays from 4-6pm.

This program prepares participants to be successful with writing their Learners License test. Various learning strategies are shared and practiced along with test anxiety tools. This is a program designed to help those who have perhaps struggled with previous tests or would benefit from in-depth study tools.

Potential Best Program

October-May, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am.

4-6 workshops per program.

This program is designed to support participants with moving forward on goal setting, employment and learning journey next steps. Courses covered are based on group needs but focus on Confidence Building, Getting Unstuck, Goal Setting and Follow Through, Getting Organized for Life and Learning, Self-Care and Stress Management tools.

Cost: $50, fee is waived if a barrier to learning. Registration Deadline: 1 week prior to each new program start date.

Employment Readiness Program

Zoom based training to support existing or new employees with Essential Workplace Skills such as Motivation, Communication, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Boundaries, Presentation Skills, Numeracy, Digital Literacy and more. Call for your customized program and details. 403-339-1556

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The Community Adult Learning Program endeavors to reduce barriers to learning in our community. If financial need is expressed in person or by a referring agency, CALP fees will be reduced or waived as needed.
Course dates/offering/fees are subject to change without notice based on changing needs of community/organizations/COVID-19 best practices.
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