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[1,75,"Centre for Community Learning & Development","Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard St E, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M5A 2G3","Moss Park, 73","416-968-6989 ext 104","admin@tccld.org","www.tccld.org","English-speaking adults * varies by program","Adult education, training and development * college preparation * training for volunteer tutors * public awareness * may assist with TTC and child care costs * community radio","Call or drop in to make an appointment with an Assessment Counsellor","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - call to arrange for elevator key ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-06-04T04:00:00",4014968,null,null,null,null,"269 Gerrard St E","former Toronto","M5A 2G3","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3679546858488, 43.6618297331715]}"],
[2,76,"Independent Learning Centre","TVO, 2180 Yonge St, Ground Fl, Toronto, ON M4T 2T1","Yonge-Eglinton, 100","English 416-484-2704 ; French 416-484-2722","ilc@tvo.org","www.ilc.org",null,"Secondary school, online distance education courses in English or French, independent study * English as a Second Language (ESL) * accommodation for students with disabilities * assistance by telephone, fax or email * academic upgrading * GED testing for high school equivalency, adults 18 years and older\n
\n\nManaged by TVOntario",null,"English ; French","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","Office -- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm * Phone Lines -- Mon-Fri 11 am-1 pm, 2 pm-4 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-02-05T05:00:00",11272587,null,null,null,null,"2180 Yonge St","former Toronto","M4S 2B9","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3982471384521, 43.7046384671636]}"],
[3,77,"PTP -- Adult Learning and Employment Programs","5415 Dundas St W, Ste 200, Toronto, ON M9B 1B5","Islington-City Centre West, 14","416-239-7309","barbm@ptp.ca","www.ptp.ca","Unemployed men and women 19 years and older","Adult upgrading, employment planning and job search support * see branch records for details","Call for appointment","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-08-28T04:00:00",8087266,null,null,null,null,"5415 Dundas St W","Etobicoke","M9B 1B5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5412901930194, 43.63396461279291]}"],
[4,78,"YWCA Toronto","3090 Kingston Rd, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON M1M 1P2","Cliffcrest, 123","416-269-0090","ywcatrainingcentre@ywcatoronto.org","www.ywcatoronto.org","Open to all women","Individualized training, job coaching, computer workshops * offered in-class or through e-learning * General Educational Development (GED) * business communication workshops * links clients to jobs * contact for more course information
\n\nServices to employers -- recruitment and employment preparation * internships and job placements * links to jobs and consulting services","Call or email to register","English","Wheelchair accessible building, some doors not automated * barrier free washrooms * elevator with lowered buttons * designated parking","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-07-25T04:00:00",4228722,null,null,null,null,"3090 Kingston Rd","Scarborough","M1M 1P2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2315480345766, 43.7263091045825]}"],
[5,79,"Seneca College","1 York Gate Blvd, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M3N 3A1","Black Creek, 24","416-491-5050 ext 44746","bebena.demian@senecacollege.ca","www.senecacollege.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence\n
\nAcademic Upgrading
\nHelps individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into postsecondary education, apprenticeship training or employment","Call for information and to arrange pre-assessment","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-10-16T04:00:00",11297202,null,null,null,null,"1 York Gate Blvd","North York","M3N 3A1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5194393493309, 43.758498548546]}"],
[6,188,"Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services","489 Queen St E, Unit 300, Toronto, ON M5A 1V1","Moss Park, 73","416-956-4949","esc.info@dixonhall.org","www.dixonhall.org","Primarily serves adult learners wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills to achieve goals of further education and training, employment or increased independence * must have facility in English or French and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * maintains four delivery streams including Aboriginal, Francophone, Deaf and Anglophone
\n\nAlso academic upgrading that helps individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into postsecondary education, apprenticeship training or employment","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-06-25T04:00:00",4015021,null,null,null,null,"489 Queen St E","former Toronto","M5A 1V1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3585727323113, 43.6567220568618]}"],
[7,189,"PTP -- Adult Learning and Employment Programs","815 Danforth Ave, Ste 201, Toronto, ON M4J 1L2","Danforth Village-Toronto, 66","416-510-3266","vickyj@ptp.ca","www.ptp.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Street parking - not designated","Literacy and Basic Skills -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Academic Upgrading -- Mon-Wed 5:30 pm-8:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-08-28T04:00:00",7569237,null,null,null,null,"815 Danforth Ave","former Toronto","M4J 1L2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3409712694603, 43.6794389537811]}"],
[8,190,"PTP -- Adult Learning and Employment Programs","5415 Dundas St W, Ste 200, Toronto, ON M9B 1B5","Islington-City Centre West, 14","416-239-7309","annemariew@ptp.ca","www.ptp.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-08-28T04:00:00",8087266,null,null,null,null,"5415 Dundas St W","Etobicoke","M9B 1B5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5412901930194, 43.63396461279291]}"],
[9,191,"Centre for Community Learning & Development","Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard St E, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M5A 2G3","Moss Park, 73","416-968-6989","admin@tccld.org","www.tccld.org","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call or drop in to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * programs -- Mon-Fri 9:30 am-3:30 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-07-08T04:00:00",4014968,null,null,null,null,"269 Gerrard St E","former Toronto","M5A 2G3","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3679546858488, 43.6618297331715]}"],
[10,192,"Parkdale Project Read","1209 King St W, Unit 2, Toronto, ON M6K 1G2","South Parkdale, 85","416-531-6308","info@parkdaleprojectread.org","www.parkdaleprojectread.org","Ontario residents 16 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Community Literacy Program -- Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * Literacy Through Hip Hop -- after school program for children and youth 8-13 years \n
\nAlso academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based postsecondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship) * partnership with George Brown College","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Street parking","Mon-Thu 10 am-9 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",12353183,null,null,null,null,"1209 King St W","former Toronto","M6K 1G2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4268297408699, 43.6388565490334]}"],
[11,193,"Street Haven at the Crossroads","Adelaide Resource Centre for Women, 67 Adelaide St E, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON M5C 1K6","Church-Yonge Corridor, 75","416-392-9230","thelearningcentre@streethaven.com","www.streethaven.com","Women 19 years and older, who are homeless or precariously housed, marginalized or socially isolated, and who may have experienced challenges related to mental health, trauma or addiction, and who want to improve their literacy and numeracy skills * must have sufficient English language skills to benefit fully from instruction, and literacy skills below Grade 12","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call for appointment","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Elevator to third floor","Mon-Fri 9 pm-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2016-01-05T05:00:00",8313241,null,null,null,null,"67 Adelaide St E","former Toronto","M5C 1K6","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3751832564414, 43.6508956684072]}"],
[12,194,"Toronto Public Library","2793 Keele St, Toronto, ON M3M 2G3","Lansing-Westgate, 38","416-395-5724","tnatale@torontopubliclibrary.ca","torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Mon-Tue 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, Wed 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",11585136,null,null,null,null,"2793 Keele St","North York","M3M 2G3","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4820597190436, 43.7289330109917]}"],
[13,195,"Toronto Catholic District School Board","St Leonard Adult Education Centre, 100 Ravel Rd, Toronto, ON M2H 1S9","Bayview Woods-Steeles, 49","416-397-6072","contact.adulted@tcdsb.org","www.tcdsb.org/adulted","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence\n
\nProgram Locations
\nFrancis Libermann Catholic Secondary School, 4640 Finch Ave E
\nLearning Enrichment Foundation, 116 Industry St
\nNorfinch Centre, 45 Norfinch Dr
\nSt Jane Frances School, 2745 Jane St
\nSt Leonard Adult Education Centre, 100 Ravel Rd","Call to arrange an interview/assessment","English","Not Accessible ; Accessibility at program locations vary -- call for details","Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-2:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-08-12T04:00:00",13315640,null,null,null,null,"100 Ravel Rd","North York","M2H 1S9","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.367340385707, 43.7919518364679]}"],
[14,196,"CNIB, Toronto Region","1929 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4G 3E8","Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, 41","416-486-2500","alice.burton@cnib.ca","www.cnib.ca","Deafblind Ontario residents 19 years and older whose literacy skills are below Grade 12, and who are proficient enough to benefit fully from the language of instruction","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-06-24T04:00:00",7632534,null,null,null,null,"1929 Bayview Ave","North York","M4G 3E8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3775239948021, 43.7173309693322]}"],
[15,197,"Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto","191 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E5","Moss Park, 73","416-963-9963","literacy@nwrct.ca","www.nwrct.ca","Primarily serves adult learners wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills to achieve goals of further education and training, employment or increased independence * must have facility in English or French and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * maintains four delivery streams including Aboriginal, Francophone, Deaf and Anglophone
\n\nAlso academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based postsecondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - side entrance with lift -- call for details ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; street parking","Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-05-12T04:00:00",7673032,null,null,null,null,"191 Gerrard St E","former Toronto","M5A 2E5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.372470929454, 43.660726237345]}"],
[16,198,"Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre","439 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B1","Moss Park, 73","416-360-4350","cdo@councilfire.ca","www.councilfire.ca","Primarily serves adult learners wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills to achieve goals of further education and training, employment or increased independence * must have facility in English or French and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * maintains four delivery streams including Aboriginal, Francophone, Deaf and Anglophone
\n
\nAlso academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based postsecondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)","Call to arrange interview","English ; Cree ; Micmac ; Ojibway ; Oneida","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-09-24T04:00:00",7650863,null,null,null,null,"439 Dundas St E","former Toronto","M5A 2B1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3662916895423, 43.659211991522]}"],
[17,199,"Canadian Hearing Society","271 Spadina Rd, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON M5R 2V3","Casa Loma, 96","416-928-2500","wfl@chs.ca","www.chs.ca","Culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing adults 18 years and older who are Ontario residents whose literacy skills are below Grade 12, and who are proficient enough in ASL and English to benefit fully from the program","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English ; American Sign Language (ASL)","Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance ; Designated parking in underground parking lot close to elevators","Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-05-05T04:00:00",870336,null,null,null,null,"271 Spadina Rd","former Toronto","M5R 2V3","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4076688700583, 43.6771853279985]}"],
[18,200,"Labour Education Centre","Ontario Federation of Labour, 15 Gervais Dr, Ste 100, Toronto, ON M3C 1Y8","Banbury-Don Mills, 42","416-537-6532","info@laboureducation.org","www.laboureducation.org","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call 416-537-6532 ext 2204 to arrange interview or drop in","English","Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - ramp from sidewalk ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Agency on main floor","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit","2016-01-06T05:00:00",519679,null,null,null,null,"15 Gervais Dr","North York","M3C 1Y8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3358655986042, 43.722142818772]}"],
[19,201,"LAMP Community Health Centre","185 Fifth St, Toronto, ON M8V 2Z5","New Toronto, 18","416-252-9701 ext 243","learning@lampchc.org","www.lampchc.org","Persons 19-65 years * primarily serves adult learners wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills to achieve goals of further education and training, employment or increased independence * must have facility in English and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-12-12T05:00:00",1001336,null,null,null,null,"185 Fifth St","Etobicoke","M8V 2Z5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5034306601732, 43.603564728631]}"],
[20,216,"Toronto Public Library","1745 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 2H4","Oakwood Village, 107","416-394-1054","tnorouzi@torontopubliclibrary.ca","www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy/","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Tue 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, Wed 10 am-6 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",8649764,null,null,null,null,"1745 Eglinton Ave W","York","M6E 2H4","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4472464011258, 43.6960307392784]}"],
[21,202,"Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre","1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M6N 1B7","Weston-Pellam Park, 91","416-656-8025 ext 421 or 420","info@dpnchc.ca","www.dpnchc.com","Primarily serves adult learners wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills to achieve goals of further education and training, employment or increased independence * must have facility in English and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum","Literacy and Basic Skills -- literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons with braille features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","Programs -- Mon-Thu 1 pm-3 pm or 7 pm-9 pm based on available space and client need","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-10-06T04:00:00",2216185,null,null,null,null,"1900 Davenport Rd","former Toronto","M6N 1B7","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4548585931816, 43.6709200141219]}"],
[22,203,"Seneca College","1750 Finch Ave E, Toronto, ON M2J 2X5","Don Valley Village, 47","416-491-5050 ext 26620",null,"www.senecacollege.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence\n
\nAlso academic upgrading that helps individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into postsecondary education, apprenticeship training or employment","Call for information or to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking","Office -- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-06-03T04:00:00",515776,null,null,null,null,"1750 Finch Ave E","North York","M2J 2X5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3489876442641, 43.7957808076358]}"],
[23,204,"Toronto District School Board","Bickford Centre, 777 Bloor St W, Rm 214B, Toronto, ON M6G 1L6","Palmerston-Little Italy, 80","416-393-1995","upgrading@tdsb.on.ca","www.upgrademyskills.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * program offered at several locations * funded by Employment Ontario","Call to register for information session","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - including Montrose Ave entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-02-09T05:00:00",772989,null,null,null,null,"777 Bloor St W","former Toronto","M6G 1L6","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4198340161091, 43.6624299848934]}"],
[24,205,"Toronto District School Board","Pharmacy Adult Learning Centre, 1641 Pharmacy Ave, Toronto, ON M1R 2L2","Beechborough-Greenbrook, 112","416-396-6904","upgrading@tdsb.on.ca","www.upgrademyskills.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * program offered at several locations * funded by Employment Ontario","Call to register for information session","English","Unknown","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-02-09T05:00:00",373500,null,null,null,null,"1641 Pharmacy Ave","Scarborough","M1R 2L2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.313002607885, 43.7673772800379]}"],
[25,206,"Seneca College","3660 Midland Ave, Toronto, ON M1V 0B8","Milliken, 130","416-293-3722 ext 261",null,"www.senecacollege.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence\n
\nAlso academic upgrading that helps individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into postsecondary education, apprenticeship training or employment","Call for information or to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking","Mon-Thu 8:30 am-7:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-06-03T04:00:00",10747544,null,null,null,null,"3660 Midland Ave","Scarborough","M1V 0B8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2926356068854, 43.81352620453761]}"],
[26,207,"Corbrook","581 Trethewey Dr, Toronto, ON M6M 4B8","Brookhaven-Amesbury, 30","416-245-5565","info@corbrook.com","www.corbrook.com","Adults 18-60 years with a developmental disability * some services available to adults with other disabilities on a fee-for-service basis -- call for details * Day respite -- teens 14-18 years","Training, employment services and supported community activities -- employment counselling and placement * transition to work program * job search workshops * job skills training * workplace supports * adult literacy and learning skills * goal setting * information and referral to community and social services
\n\nDay respite for teens -- arts, recreation and skills development","Call for information * for most services, clients must apply through Developmental Services Ontario, 1-855-372-3858 (1-855-DS-ADULT)","English ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Italian ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Urdu","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:15 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-05-26T04:00:00",11461984,null,null,null,null,"581 Trethewey Dr","North York","M6M 4B8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4922316890318, 43.6964354645934]}"],
[27,215,"Toronto Public Library","30 Sewells Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5","Malvern, 132","416-396-3668","shantarambharose@torontopubliclibrary.ca","torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Designated parking","Wed 10 am-6 pm, Thu 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",384412,null,null,null,null,"30 Sewell's Rd","Scarborough","M1B 3G5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2163862372284, 43.8085677057494]}"],
[28,208,"Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre","439 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B1","Moss Park, 73","416-360-4350","cdo@councilfire.ca","www.councilfire.ca","Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and Metis","Aboriginal community service centre * assistance with emergency problems * focus on Native cultural and spiritual awareness
\n\nMeal Program -- lunch Monday-Sunday 12 noon-12:30 pm * supper Monday-Thursday 4 pm-4:30 pm
\n\nHealth -- long term care support services
\n\nCounselling unit -- information, counselling and referral * self-help groups
\n\nGathering place -- drop-in * social programs and events * crafts and hobby groups
\n\nChild and Family -- parenting group * prenatal nutrition program * community kitchen
\n\n Youth -- individual support * nutrition and healthy lifestyles workshops
\n\nEducation Sector -- academic upgrading * basic computer training and Microsoft Office Specialist certification * carpentry pre-apprenticeship program","Drop in or call","English ; Cree ; Micmac ; Ojibway ; Oneida","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-12-05T05:00:00",7650863,null,null,null,null,"439 Dundas St E","former Toronto","M5A 2B1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3662916895423, 43.659211991522]}"],
[29,209,"Frontier College","35 Jackes Ave, Toronto, ON M4T 1E2","Rosedale-Moore Park, 98","416-923-3591","information@frontiercollege.ca","www.frontiercollege.ca","Children, youth and adults who have trouble with reading and writing","Literacy programs for children, youth and adults\n
\nIndependent Studies -- for adults 18 years and older with cognitive or developmental disabilities * literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills * to help increase self-confidence and independence * to help student achieve goals related to further education, employment or life opportunities * small group and one to one instruction\n
\nTraining provided for all program volunteers","Call for information","English ; French - (by appointment)","Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Non-powered swing door at entrance","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-02-12T05:00:00",825331,null,null,null,null,"35 Jackes Ave","former Toronto","M4T 1E2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3907602726941, 43.6851859712139]}"],
[30,210,"George Brown College","St James Campus, Building A, 200 King St E, Rm 534E, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8","Moss Park, 73","Reception 416-415-5000 ext 2458 ; Information sessions 416-415-5000 ext 2315","transitions@georgebrown.ca","www.georgebrown.ca/A107-2013-2014","Youth and adults 19-65 years who are dealing with addiction or mental health issues","Supported education program -- 3 semesters * focus on interpersonal skills, problem solving, career and vocational exploration and planning * college credit courses include English, computer skills, as well as a range of mandatory and elective courses * individual supportive counselling and follow-up * participants may achieve an Ontario College Certificate upon successful completion of the program -- call for details","Self referrals accepted * submit completed referral form and Personal Information Agreement, available on website * attend information session and complete English literacy writing assessment * intake January, May or September -- contact 416-415-5000 ext 2315 for next information session date and location","English","Designated parking at entrance - also street parking ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * information sessions -- call for details","(50) Non Profit","2015-06-02T04:00:00",828085,null,null,null,null,"200 King St E","former Toronto","M5A 3W8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3701856618948, 43.651100464233]}"],
[31,211,"Toronto Public Library","1515 Albion Rd, Toronto, ON M9V 1B2","Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, 2","416-394-5173","shantarambharose@torontopubliclibrary.ca","www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy/","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Mon 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, Tue 10 am-6 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",982435,null,null,null,null,"1515 Albion Rd","Etobicoke","M9V 1B2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5841682141778, 43.7398528744664]}"],
[32,212,"Toronto Public Library","888 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON M3C 1P6","Banbury-Don Mills, 42","416-395-5849","dcox@torontopubliclibrary.ca","torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Tue 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, Thu 10 am-6 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",535891,null,null,null,null,"888 Lawrence Ave E","North York","M3C 1P6","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3474755394278, 43.7366195824926]}"],
[33,213,"Centre for Addiction and Mental Health","1709 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6N 1J2","Weston-Pellam Park, 91","416-535-8501 ext 77300",null,"www.camh.ca","Young adults experiencing early signs of psychosis","First Episode LEARN -- includes General Education Development (GED), recovery and family programs","Psychiatrist referral -- form available online * must have a psychiatrist and case manager","English ; Access to trained interpreters available for French and other languages","Wheelchair accessible main entrance, assistance needed with door","Administration -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * programs -- call for details","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-02-25T05:00:00",8731237,null,null,null,null,"1709 St Clair Ave W","former Toronto","M6N 1J2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4595701091836, 43.674020349142]}"],
[34,214,"Toronto Public Library","35 Fairview Mall Dr, Toronto, ON M2J 4S4","Don Valley Village, 47","416-395-5765","dcox@torontopubliclibrary.ca","torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Mon 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, Wed 10 am-6 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",514036,null,null,null,null,"35 Fairview Mall Dr","North York","M2J 4S4","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3467821795805, 43.7791102394129]}"],
[35,217,"Toronto Public Library","5120 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5N9","Lansing-Westgate, 38","416-395-5554","astudzinska@torontopubliclibrary.ca","torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Mon 9 am-5 pm, Tue 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",3841976,null,null,null,null,"5120 Yonge St","North York","M2N 5N9","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4141004069662, 43.7682042587784]}"],
[36,218,"Toronto Public Library","1785 Finch Ave W, Toronto, ON M3N 1M6","Black Creek, 24","416-395-0810","tnatale@torontopubliclibrary.ca","torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Thu 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",516002,null,null,null,null,"1785 Finch Ave W","North York","M3N 1M6","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5073591941676, 43.75896488518741]}"],
[37,219,"Toronto Public Library","170 Memorial Park Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 2K5","Danforth Village-East York, 59","416-396-3852","astudzinska@torontopubliclibrary.ca","torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - braille ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","Wed 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, Thu 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",7846745,null,null,null,null,"170 Memorial Park Ave","East York","M4J 2K5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.32971338018892, 43.6921382936961]}"],
[38,220,"JVS Toronto","74 Tycos Dr, Toronto, ON M6B 1V9","Yorkdale-Glen Park, 31","416-787-1151","services@jvstoronto.org","www.jvstoronto.org","Most programs and services open to all
\n\nToronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) -- Unemployed youth 16-29 years, not currently attending school * must be available Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm
\n\nYouthReach -- Youth 18-30 years, on probation, parole or bail, not in school and looking for work
\n\nIntegrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Bridge to Work Program -- Arrived in Canada no more than 3 years ago * Permanent resident with postsecondary education and eligible to work in Canada * unemployed or underemployed internationally educated professionals * postsecondary education with minimum 2 to 3 years work experience in IT/ICT * must have Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7-8 in each section of the Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment * see website for application procedures","Ontario Employment Services (OES) -- program offered at these Toronto locations -- see separate entries:
\n\nToronto Centre, 111 Wellesley St
\nToronto North, 1280 Finch Ave W
\nJane-Finch Mall, 1911 Finch Ave W
\nScarborough, 2868 Ellesmere Rd
\n\nVisiting office located at the Bathurst-Finch Hub, 550 Finch Ave W, North York * 416-633-1240
\n\nMarkham office located at 3780 14th Ave, Suite 110, Markham * 905-470-9675
\n\nEmployment Support for Newcomers -- mentoring * matches internationally trained professionals and trades people with professionals in their field
\n\nIntegrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Bridge to Work Program -- 6 week full time classes including Workplace Culture, Workplace Communication, interactive workshops, resume preparation, job search and interview skills, support groups, networking and mentoring
\n\nEmployment Support for Persons with Disabilities -- vocational counselling and employment planning * employment preparation services with community-based work trials and job placement * job coaching and job maintenance * self employment workshop * group programs to enhance personal and vocational growth * focus on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Employment Supports Program clients
\n
\n\nSpecialized Assessments -- psychovocational assessments for adults * psychoeducational assessments for children * assessments for gifted programs * diagnosis of learning problems in children, teens and adults * remediation for adults with learning problems * emotional intelligence testing * vocational evaluations for employment, training and educational potential
\n
\nCogmed Working Memory Training Program -- 5 week intensive program for children, youth and adults who have been diagnosed with working memory deficits, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) and some learning disabilities
\n
\nToronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) -- Full time program of 5 weeks paid employment preparation and hands-on community project; paid job placement of 16-24 weeks
\n
\n\nYouthReach -- Employment counselling * referrals to community resources * resume writing and job search assistance * caseworkers can meet clients at any convenient location","Call or email","English ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Bulgarian ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Farsi ; Hebrew ; Hindi ; Italian ; Polish ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Spanish ; Turkish ; Urdu ; Yiddish","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms and elevator * street parking close to entrance","Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-07-09T04:00:00",570702,null,null,null,null,"74 Tycos Dr","North York","M6B 1V9","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.456129211814, 43.7054721572879]}"],
[39,221,"East York Learning Experience","266 Donlands Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 5B1","Danforth Village-East York, 59","416-425-2666","eyle@idirect.com","eyle.toronto.on.ca","Adult residents of catchment area who are 18 years and older with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","Mon 2:30 pm-9 pm, Tue 9 am-9 pm, Wed-Thu 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-06-09T04:00:00",6208932,null,null,null,null,"266 Donlands Ave","East York","M4J 5B1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3419050751284, 43.689647693704]}"],
[40,222,"Toronto Catholic District School Board","Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8","Willowdale East, 51","416-222-8282 ext 5314 ; Admissions 416-222-8282 ext 5320 ; Adult Education Programs 416-222-8282 ext 5348","webmaster@tcdsb.org","www.tcdsb.org","Elementary level -- Roman Catholic children and children of Roman Catholic parents * secondary level open to all","Full academic program in a Roman Catholic environment * kindergarten through grade 12 * single gender and coeducational secondary schools * Catholic family life education * Adult Education * Advance Placement Program * alternative education programs * French as a second language and Immersion * International Baccalaureate Program * Specialist High Skills Major programming * Dual Credit * School Within a College * Ontario Youth Apprenticeship * special education programs for exceptional children * schools specializing in arts, technology and media * support services\n
\nAdult Education -- adult upgrading centres * English as a Second Language (ESL) classes -- see website for locations * Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * Enhanced Language Training (ELT) * citizenship and international language classes\n
\nSupport Services -- child care centres, after school programs, caregiver and child drop-ins and parenting centres at some schools -- call 416-222-8282 ext 2475 for information * nutrition programs, home instruction, social work, psychological and psychiatric services, guidance counselling, program for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, reading, speech and language correction, community liaison, chaplaincy and peer ministry programs, interpreter services and transportation for persons with physical disabilities after school literacy clubs * Comprehensive Literacy -- remedial literacy instruction for children up to Grade 3 * Orientation Centre -- placement centre for new Canadian secondary school students, call 416-393-5500 for appointment * individual schools listed in the telephone directory under Toronto Catholic District School Board","Contact nearest Catholic school for appointment * contact admissions department if appropriate documentation lacking -- proof of citizenship/landed immigrant status, residency, and (elementary students only) baptism into Roman Catholic faith * visit soar.tcdsb.org for application form","English ; French - (school programs) ; Interpreters in other languages available upon request","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * accessible elevators * designated and street parking close to entrance","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:45 pm * after hours -- answering service, emergency calls responded to immediately","(50) Non Profit","2015-07-08T04:00:00",5200663,null,null,null,null,"80 Sheppard Ave E","North York","M2N 6E8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4080959749568, 43.7628440940644]}"],
[41,223,"Native Child and Family Services of Toronto","30 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 1K2","Bay Street Corridor, 76","416-969-8510","info@nativechild.org","www.nativechild.org","Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and Mtis * children in need of protection under the Child and Family Services Act
\n\nPAR program -- offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence","Child protection services * family violence treatment and prevention including child sexual abuse * individual and family counselling * programs for women in abusive relationships * member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario * children's mental health program * recruitment, education and support for foster and adoptive parents * addiction and mental health case management * early intervention/care planning * aftercare
\n\nPartner Assault Response (PAR) -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict * victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offenders progress
\n\nPrevention and Support Programs -- family support and development * parenting circles * community kitchen * clothing bank
\n\nYouth Programs -- drop-in for youth 16-24 years * outreach * counselling * support * transitional housing * substance abuse prevention * HIV prevention * social, recreation and cultural activities
\n\nEducational Programs -- Aboriginal Ontario Early Years Centre -- local lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres * education and support for families with children birth-6 years * summer day camp and residential camp * GED program at Native Learning Centre (83 Alexander Street, tel. 416-393-0358) and Scarborough office -- for youth 18-20 years
\nSee branch records for additional information","Drop in or call
\n\nPAR program -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting","English ; Ojibway ; interpreters for other Native languages","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evening appointments and programs","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2016-01-28T05:00:00",7762663,null,null,null,null,"30 College St","former Toronto","M5G 1K2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3845543724299, 43.6613333748017]}"],
[42,224,"Alpha-Toronto","90 Richmond St E, Ste 302, Toronto, ON M5C 1P1","Church-Yonge Corridor, 75","416-542-1574","alphatoronto@bellnet.ca","www.alpha-toronto.ca","Francophone adults without a high school diploma, including those receiving social assistance through Ontario Works","Group programs in community locations * form filling for people who cannot read or write * Bibliothque Marie Luce-LeBlanc * basic skills employment network * outreach, information and referral * FBO-ACE college preparation program (in collaboration with Collge Boral) * collaboration with francophone community colleges, school boards and employment programs * literacy programs -- see branch record","Referral or self referral","French","Not Accessible","Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30","(50) Non Profit","2015-03-13T04:00:00",13505295,null,null,null,null,"90 Richmond St E","former Toronto","M5C 1P1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3746228534956, 43.6528740216826]}"],
[43,225,"Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre","Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 2W6","Kensington-Chinatown, 78","416-591-7384","info@apnlc.org","www.apnlc.org","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange intake/assessment.","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * wheelchair lift to lower level","Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-03-16T04:00:00",796653,null,null,null,null,"707 Dundas St W","former Toronto","M5T 2W6","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.404893894284, 43.6517857045587]}"],
[44,226,"PTP -- Adult Learning and Employment Programs","815 Danforth Ave, Ste 201, Toronto, ON M4J 1L2","Danforth Village-Toronto, 66","416-510-3266","vickyj@ptp.ca","www.ptp.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * academic upgrading services * GED (high school equivalency) preparation * helps individuals develop necessary skills for entry into college-based postsecondary education or training programs such as apprenticeship * one-to-one or small group instruction * may assist with TTC costs * in partnership with Seneca College","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Street parking - not designated","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-08-11T04:00:00",7569237,null,null,null,null,"815 Danforth Ave","former Toronto","M4J 1L2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3409712694603, 43.6794389537811]}"],
[45,227,"Toronto City Mission","2610 Birchmount Rd, Toronto, ON M1W 2P5","Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan, 118","416-922-6223","info@torontocitymission.com","www.torontocitymission.com","Persons in catchment areas who are financially challenged","After school programs for children and youth in various locations * summer camps for children and families * March break, summer day camps for elementary school children * tutoring, homework assistance * GED prep course for mothers * teen leadership programs","Call for details","English","Not all locations wheelchair accessible -- call for details","Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * program hours vary","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-10-21T04:00:00",308647,null,null,null,null,"2610 Birchmount Rd","Scarborough","M1W 2P5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.303023841729, 43.7907604262273]}"],
[46,228,"York West Active Living Centre","1901 Weston Rd, Toronto, ON M9N 3P5","Weston, 113","416-245-4395","info@ywalc.ca","www.ywalc.ca","Adults 55 years and older","Community based resource centre * social and recreational programs * foot care * arthritis clinic * hearing clinic * diabetes clinic * income tax clinic * fitness classes * information and referral -- pensions, health, food * lunch program * Good Food Box distribution -- see separate entry for FoodShare * Caribbean Cultural Program * low vision and blind support groups and counselling * YMCA literacy program * participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * Muslim social group * beauty clinic * volunteer opportunities","Drop in and speak with staff","English ; Italian ; Spanish","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking","Office Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * program times vary","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-12-02T05:00:00",11226756,null,null,null,null,"1901 Weston Rd","York","M9N 3P5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.515990059799, 43.7005804761155]}"],
[47,229,"Corbrook","931 Progress Ave, Units 1-3, Toronto, ON M1G 3V5","Woburn, 137","416-431-9000","info@corbrook.com","www.corbrook.com","Adults 18-60 years with a developmental disability * some services available to adults with other disabilities on a fee-for-service basis -- call for details * Day respite -- teens 14-18 years","Training, employment services and supported community activities -- employment counselling and placement * transition to work program * job search workshops * job skills training * workplace supports * adult literacy and learning skills * goal setting * information and referral to community and social services
\nREVEL -- recreational and skills-building activities
\nDay respite for teens -- arts, recreation and skills development
\nCentennial College Food Packaging and Processing Certificate -- in-class theoretical training at Centennial College * practical skills training at Corbrook * coop placements","Call for information * for most services, clients must apply through Developmental Services Ontario, 1-855-372-3858 (1-855-DS-ADULT)","English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Farsi ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Urdu","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:15 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-05-26T04:00:00",13503976,null,null,null,null,"931 Progress Ave","Scarborough","M1G 3V5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2304292126706, 43.7837272494807]}"],
[48,236,"Toronto Public Library","20 Covington Rd, Toronto, ON M6A 3C1","Englemount-Lawrence, 32","416-395-5424","tnorouzi@torontopubliclibrary.ca","www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/adult-literacy/","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Thu-Fri 10 am-6 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-02T05:00:00",10851792,null,null,null,null,"20 Covington Rd","North York","M6A 3C1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4322078190403, 43.7207939336403]}"],
[49,230,"Community MicroSkills Development Centre","21 Panorama Crt, Ste 2202, Toronto, ON M9V 3S6","Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, 2","416-247-7181 ext 2901","admin@microskills.ca","www.microskills.ca","Ontario Employment Services:
\n\nSelf-service information and resources -- anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers\n
\nAssisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) -- people who are unemployed and out of school\n
\nEmployers can get help in identifying their human resource skill requirements, matching of position/workplace needs to participants' skills, capabilities, interests and experience, and support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support success and retention
\nWomen's Services -- Immigrant, refugee, and racial minority women with little or no work experience or whose credentials are not recognized * underemployed women or those with limited or no income * single mothers on social assistance * women who have been out of the workforce * women who have experienced violence","Ontario Employment Services -- Comprehensive employment and job search services * assessment of skills, interests and experience * job search strategies, including resume preparation * information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities * on-the-job training, work experience * help in maintaining employment * information and referral to other employment and community services \n
\nSecond Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers\n
\n\n Women's Services -- Employment Services, including bridging and outreach programs for women needing pre-employment supports before entering the labour market * career planning and job skills * upgrading for English, basic math and computer skills * life skills * volunteer opportunities * programs can be customized and delivered off-site with community partners on request * Individual and group counselling for women experiencing violence
Newcomer Services -- Settlement services for newcomers, immigrants and refugees * needs assessment, counselling, workshops, information and referral * English language training including LINC and ELT * employment and skills training * Job Search Workshop * Bridge to Work Program for internationally trained individuals * assistance with form filling, interpretation, translation
Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development","Call or drop in * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario Contact Centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/","English","Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-09-23T04:00:00",2984824,null,null,null,null,"21 Panorama Crt","Etobicoke","M9V 4E3","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5815258930918, 43.7463026115399]}"],
[50,231,"YMCA of Greater Toronto","4580 Dufferin St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M3H 5Y2","York University Heights, 27","416-635-9622 ext 201",null,"www.ymcagta.org","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence\n
\nAlso academic upgrading that helps individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into postsecondary education, apprenticeship training or employment\n
\nSmall group instruction, one-to-one tutoring, computer-based training, including distance E-Learning * ongoing intake","Call for information and to arrange an interview/assessment","English","Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","Mon, Wed 9 am-8 pm * Tue, Thu 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-07-30T04:00:00",5468267,null,null,null,null,"4580 Dufferin St","North York","M3H 5Y2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4676820212076, 43.769682273965]}"],
[51,232,"Native Child and Family Services of Toronto","156/156A Galloway Rd, Toronto, ON M1E 1X2","West Hill, 136","416-969-8510","info@nativechild.org","www.nativechild.org","Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and Metis * self-identified Native","Culturally-based programming with focus on community capacity building, empowerment and self-determination * sweat lodge ceremonies * Ojibway language classes * visiting elders * drop-in services
\n\nChildren and Youth Programs -- after school programming * social and recreational activities * breakfast program * traditional dance * Young Warriors Club * homework club * summer camp * girls group * youth drop in * high school equivalency (GED) for youth 18-20 years
\n\nParent and Family Programs -- addictions counselling * individual and family counselling * case management * Strengthening Families support group * housing workers * community kitchen * parenting skills classes","Drop in or call","English ; Ojibway ; interpreters for other Native languages","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-08-22T04:00:00",336726,null,null,null,null,"156 Galloway Rd","Scarborough","M1E 1X2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.1950571455083, 43.7621994967718]}"],
[52,233,"Frontier College","35 Jackes Ave, Toronto, ON M4T 1E2","Rosedale-Moore Park, 98","416-923-3591","information@frontiercollege.ca","www.frontiercollege.ca","Youth 19-29 years who are out of school, at risk, street-involved or homeless, and Ontario residents with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills -- Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence
\n\nAlso GED (high school equivalency) preparation course and computer skills training available","Call to arrange interview","English","Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Non-powered swing door at entrance","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-10-30T04:00:00",825331,null,null,null,null,"35 Jackes Ave","former Toronto","M4T 1E2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3907602726941, 43.6851859712139]}"],
[53,234,"West Neighbourhood House","1033 King St W, Toronto, ON M6K 3N3","Niagara, 82","416-848-7980","info@westnh.org","www.westnh.org/adults/index.php","Adult Learning -- persons 19 years and older, grade 12 education or less * Financial Advocacy and Problem Solving -- adults with low incomes and their families","Adult Learning Programs -- General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency preparation * part time program, days or evenings
\n\nFinancial Empowerment and Problem Solving (FEPS) -- 416-848-7980 ext 313 * information, referral and advocacy -- social assistance, income tax, credit, debt, financial services, savings, assets * public education * policy development
\n\nBook Nook -- book collection provided in partnership with Toronto Public Library * staffed by volunteers
\n\nToronto Youth Job Corps -- see separate entry Toronto. Toronto Youth Job Corps","Call, drop in or visit the website","English ; Spanish - FAPS program only ; Tamil - FAPS program only","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Adult Learning -- Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-01-09T05:00:00",14239173,null,null,null,null,"1033 King St W","former Toronto","M6K 3N3","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4163920285256, 43.6409682799767]}"],
[54,235,"Parkdale Project Read","1209 King St W, Unit 2, Toronto, ON M6K 1G2","South Parkdale, 85","416-531-6308","info@parkdaleprojectread.org","www.parkdaleprojectread.org","Persons 18 years and older who are fluent in English","Literacy and numeracy training * individual and small group tutoring * training for volunteer tutors * vocational and academic upgrading counselling and referral * computer and math groups","Appointments preferred","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features - assistance needed with door ; Street parking near entrance","Mon-Thu 10 am-9 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-04-16T04:00:00",12353183,null,null,null,null,"1209 King St W","former Toronto","M6K 1G2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4268297408699, 43.6388565490334]}"],
[55,237,"Centre for Community Learning & Development","540 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B3","Regent Park, 72","647-349-2244",null,"www.tccld.org","Residents of Regent Park, St James Town and Moss Park","Adult education, training and development * college preparation * community engagement * information and referral * health and wellness programs * Immigrant Women Integration Program (IWIP) and Literacy and Basic Skills -- see separate entries\n
\nYouth Empowering Parents (YEP) -- 12 week training program * newcomer youth teach adult newcomers basic English and computer skills","Call to register for courses, workshops and events","English","Wheelchair accessible including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * no designated parking","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-10-08T04:00:00",20235104,null,null,null,null,"540 Dundas St E","former Toronto","M5A 2B3","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3633359251192, 43.6602097337096]}"],
[56,238,"Collge Boral","Alpha-Toronto, 90 Richmond St E, Ste 302, Toronto, ON M5C 1P1","Church-Yonge Corridor, 75","416-542-1574","alphatoronto@bellnet.ca","www.bdaa.ca/alpha/","Primarily serves Francophone adult learners wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills to achieve goals of further education and training, employment or increased independence * must have facility in English or French and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * maintains four delivery streams including Aboriginal, Francophone, Deaf and Anglophone
\n\nACE, a college certificate program that provides the equivalent of Grade 12, and is currently recognized by employers wishing to hire, by colleges for the purposes of admission, and by the Apprenticeship Office for admission into apprenticeship programs","Call to arrange interview","French ; French - Designated Agency under the French Language Services Act","Not Accessible","Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30","(50) Non Profit","2015-03-16T04:00:00",13505295,null,null,null,null,"90 Richmond St E","former Toronto","M5C 1P1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3746228534956, 43.6528740216826]}"],
[57,239,"SPOT Art and Technology Centre","Toronto Public Library, Malvern Branch, 30 Sewells Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5","Malvern, 132",null,"info@malvernspot.ca","www.malvernspot.ca","Youth and young adults 13-25 years","Youth centre * leadership, literacy, computer access * health and mental health education * youth lounge, recreation and social opportunities * performance space and recording studio * ProTech Media Centre -- multimedia computer lab * programming may vary -- email for details
\n\nPartnership of Toronto Public Library, City of Toronto (see separate entries) and local community agencies","Email or visit website for information","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Designated parking","Mon-Fri 3 pm-8:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-09-29T04:00:00",384412,null,null,null,null,"30 Sewell's Rd","Scarborough","M1B 3G5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2163862372284, 43.8085677057494]}"],
[58,241,"Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services","449 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 3H9","North Riverdale, 68","416-956-4949 ext 201","haris.blentic@dixonhall.org","www.dixonhall.org","Youth, aboriginal people, or women who are underemployed or not working and not attending school","Carpentry and home renovation paid training * academic upgrading * job skills * employment support * life skills training","Call for information","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door",null,"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-06-26T04:00:00",14190782,null,null,null,null,"449 Carlaw Ave","former Toronto","M4K 3H9","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3427502068894, 43.6682946990321]}"],
[59,242,"Frontier College","1200 Markham Rd, Ste 525, Toronto, ON M1H 2Y9","Woburn, 137","647-258-8976","aparkin@frontiercollege.ca","www.frontiercollege.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * virtual tutoring options available","Call to arrange interview","English","Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Administration -- Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-07-14T04:00:00",4498793,null,null,null,null,"1200 Markham Rd","Scarborough","M1H 3C3","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.232117555141, 43.7766098499215]}"],
[60,247,"Alpha-Toronto","90 Richmond St E, Ste 302, Toronto, ON M5C 1P1","Church-Yonge Corridor, 75","416-542-1574","alphatoronto@bellnet.ca","www.alpha-toronto.ca","Primarily serves Francophone adult learners wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills to achieve goals of further education and training, employment or increased independence * must have facility in English or French and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * maintains four delivery streams including Aboriginal, Francophone, Deaf and Anglophone
\n\nAlso academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based postsecondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)","Call to arrange interview","French","Not Accessible","Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30","(50) Non Profit","2015-03-13T04:00:00",13505295,null,null,null,null,"90 Richmond St E","former Toronto","M5C 1P1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3746228534956, 43.6528740216826]}"],
[61,243,"Afghan Women's Organization","789 Don Mills Rd, Ste 700, Toronto, ON M3C 1T5","Flemingdon Park, 44","416-588-3585","awo@afghanwomen.org","www.afghanwomen.org","Open to all * focus on Afghan community, particularly women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution","Settlement services for immigrants and refugees * needs assessment * information and referral * advocacy * orientation * sponsorship of refugees * translation and interpretation * escort * assistance in finding housing * health workshops * mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention * heritage language classes * skills upgrading * adult literacy classes * seniors program * youth program
\n\nJob Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada * 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking * extensive individual assistance
\n\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development\n
\nCommunity development including Afghan Women's Catering Group * Afghan Sewing Circle * media and overseas projects * Settlement Program, formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program
\n\nAlso Mississauga office 905-279-3679","Call or drop in","English ; Arabic ; Dari ; Farsi ; Pashto ; Uzbek","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * street parking close to entrance","Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Wed 9 am-7 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm * some evening and weekend programs","(50) Non Profit","2015-10-14T04:00:00",13497588,null,null,null,null,"789 Don Mills Rd","North York","M3C 1T5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3375187452367, 43.7185903714138]}"],
[62,244,"Afghan Women's Organization","2555 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 211, Toronto, ON M1K 5J1","Kennedy Park, 124","416-266-1777","awo@afghanwomen.org","www.afghanwomen.org","Newcomers with a focus on women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution","Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program -- needs assessment * information and referral * advocacy * orientation * sponsorship of refugees * translation and interpretation * escort * assistance in finding housing * health workshops * heritage language classes * skills upgrading * adult literacy classes * seniors program * youth program * Homework Club with individual assistance and group work * citizenship test preparation classes \n
\nParticipates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * childminding available * day or evening, full-time and part-time classes
\n\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
\n\nFinancial Literacy Project -- one month certificate course * individual counselling and orientation sessions
\n\nFamily Support and mental health services -- parenting sessions * mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention * Womens Circle\n
\n\nCommunity development including Afghan Women's Catering Group * Afghan Sewing Circle * media and overseas projects",null,"English ; Dari ; Pashto ; Urdu ; Uzbek","Wheelchair accessible -- call for details * parking lot at rear","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs","(50) Non Profit","2015-10-14T04:00:00",330704,null,null,null,null,"2555 Eglinton Ave E","Scarborough","M1K 5J1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2573315668825, 43.7343464427622]}"],
[63,245,"Afghan Women's Organization","747 Don Mills Rd, Bsmt, Toronto, ON M3C 1T2","Flemingdon Park, 44","416-422-2225","awo@afghanwomen.org","www.afghanwomen.org","Newcomers with a focus on women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution","Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program -- needs assessment * information and referral * advocacy * orientation * sponsorship of refugees * translation and interpretation * escort * assistance in finding housing * health workshops * heritage language classes * skills upgrading * adult literacy classes * seniors program * youth program * Homework Club with individual assistance and group work * citizenship test preparation classes \n
\nParticipates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * childminding available * day or evening classes
\n\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
\n\nFinancial Literacy Project -- one month certificate course * individual counselling and orientation sessions
\n\nFamily Support and mental health services -- parenting sessions * mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention * Womens Circle\n
\n\nCommunity development including Afghan Women's Catering Group * Afghan Sewing Circle * media and overseas projects",null,"English ; Dari ; Farsi ; Pashto ; Uzbek","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-10-14T04:00:00",507985,null,null,null,null,"747 Don Mills Rd","North York","M3C 1T2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.33559802310221, 43.713545553586]}"],
[64,246,"Centennial College","941 Progress Ave, Toronto, ON M1G 3T8","Woburn, 137","416-289-5000 ext 2500",null,"www.centennialcollege.ca/advancement/","Varies according to program -- see branch records for details","Range of employment and upgrading programs -- see branch records for services","Varies according to program -- see branch records for details","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille and tone elevator","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2012-07-13T04:00:00",13503978,null,null,null,null,"941 Progress Ave","Scarborough","M1G 3T8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2270264219067, 43.7852646605478]}"],
[65,248,"Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre","Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St W, Rm 2, Toronto, ON M5T 2W6","Kensington-Chinatown, 78","416-591-7384","info@apnlc.org","www.apnlc.org","Adults 19 years and older","Academic Upgrading Program -- adult basic education, literacy and numeracy * one-to-one tutoring and small group learning","Call for intake information","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * wheelchair lift to lower level","Mon-Thu 9:30 am-8 pm, Fri 9:30 am to 5:30 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-06-04T04:00:00",796653,null,null,null,null,"707 Dundas St W","former Toronto","M5T 2W6","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.404893894284, 43.6517857045587]}"],
[66,249,"Somali Women and Children's Support Network","Kingsview Village Public School, 1 York Rd, Toronto, ON M9R 3C8","Kingsview Village-The Westway, 6","416-241-6594","somaliwomen@bellnet.ca","www.somaliwomenandchildrensupportnetwork.com","Open to all members of the surrounding community","Social, education and health related activities or support groups * ESL and literacy classes * employment program for immigrant women including sewing classes, computer classes * workshops * free child minding when parents are in programs and workshops","Call to register","English ; Somali","Not Accessible","Mon-Thu 9 am-4 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-09-11T04:00:00",1045581,null,null,null,null,"1 York Rd","Etobicoke","M9R 3C8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5507891278971, 43.6978666584909]}"],
[67,250,"Toronto District School Board","Head Office, 5050 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5N8","Lansing-Westgate, 38","416-397-3000; Reception 416-395-8155",null,"www.tdsb.on.ca",null,"Academic, commercial and technical, day and night, credit and general interest classes * after school programs, child care, food programs * adult education and services * Alternative Schools programs * English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and heritage language classes * French immersion * International Baccalaureate * special education including education programs for children and youth 14-21 years with developmental disabilities * support services\n
\nAdult Education and Services -- academic upgrading * day schools * Pre-Apprenticeship Program -- child development practitioner 416-393-0958 * employment centres and Ontario Works programs * ESL resource centres * Enhanced Language Training (ELT) * participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) * newcomer services * reception centres for immigrants and refugees -- see separate entries\n
\nAlternative Schools Program -- flexible learning environments to meet students needs, Alternative Schools List * culturally focused schools include Africentric Alternative Elementary School 416-395-5251, First Nations School of Toronto 416-393-0555, Triangle Program LGBTQ Secondary School 416-393-8443\n
\nMetropolitan Toronto School for the Deaf -- elementary school that operates completely in American Sign Language (ASL)\n
\nSupport Services -- guidance counselling * home instruction * homework help through Independent Learning Centre (ILC) see separate entry * interpreting services for families and schools * psychiatry * psychology * reading and speech correction * social work * transportation for persons with physical disabilities * Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, 416-394-2067 * Welcoming Communities for TDSB Newcomer Youth and Kids -- see separate entry * youth alienation programs include advocacy, housing project for students in dire need, outreach to youth in community agencies and shelters * all services may not be available in all locations\n
\ne-Learning -- www.tdsb.on.ca/elearning * day school program * secondary credit courses offered through the Internet * partnership with Ministry of Education\n
\nNext Steps Employment Centre -- also offered at Mississauga East (905-896-2233), Mississauga West (905-814-8406) and Vaughan 905-851-6651 * for Toronto locations see separate entries\n
\nFor more information see branch listings",null,"English","Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair access from North York Civic Centre","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-02-09T05:00:00",7130408,null,null,null,null,"5050 Yonge St","North York","M2N 5N8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4134194857239, 43.7670485971463]}"],
[68,251,"West Neighbourhood House","248 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3A2","Trinity-Bellwoods, 81","416-539-9000","literacy@westnh.org","www.westnh.org/programs-and-resources/adults/learning-programs/adult-literacy-program/","Primarily serves adult learners wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills to achieve goals of further education and training, employment or increased independence * must have facility in English or French and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * maintains four delivery streams including Aboriginal, Francophone, Deaf and Anglophone
\n\nAcademic Upgrading Program
\nHelps individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into postsecondary education, apprenticeship training or employment * small classroom instruction * in partnership with George Brown College","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-26T05:00:00",7552886,null,null,null,null,"248 Ossington Ave","former Toronto","M6J 3A2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4212098225742, 43.6497730874438]}"],
[69,252,"Centennial College","Ashtonbee Campus, 75 Ashtonbee Rd, Toronto, ON M1L 4N4","Wexford-Maryvale, 119","416-289-5000 ext 7022","jboatswain@centennialcollege.ca","www.centennialcollege.ca","Primarily serves adult learners wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills to achieve goals of further education and training, employment or increased independence * must have facility in English or French and literacy skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence * maintains four delivery streams including Aboriginal, Francophone, Deaf and Anglophone","Call to arrange interview","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille and tone elevator * gender inclusive washrooms","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Classes Mon-Thu 6:30-9:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2016-02-18T05:00:00",11048263,null,null,null,null,"75 Ashtonbee Rd","Scarborough","M1L 4N4","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2897867296388, 43.7307013783081]}"],
[70,253,"Humber College","Humber North Campus, 205 Humber College Blvd, LRC Building, 5th Fl, Toronto, ON M9W 5L7","West Humber-Clairville, 1","416-675-6622 ext 74842","academicupgrading@humber.ca","www.humber.ca/liberalarts/programs/academic-upgrading","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence
\n
\nAlso academic upgrading that helps individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into postsecondary education, apprenticeship training or employment * English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, computer fundamentals and Skills for Success courses","Attend information and assessment session * appointment required -- call, email or drop in to register","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Designated parking","Office -- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * classes -- Mon-Fri 9 am-3:20 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-12-08T05:00:00",12387605,null,null,null,null,"205 Humber College Blvd","Etobicoke","M9W 5L7","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.60683986273861, 43.7291665492499]}"],
[71,254,"George Brown College","St James Campus, 200 King St E, Rm 524A, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8","Moss Park, 73","416-415-5000 ext 3560","upgradinginfo@georgebrown.ca","www.georgebrown.ca/upgrading","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence\n
\nAlso academic upgrading that helps individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into postsecondary education or apprenticeship training","Call for available information session dates","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features","Office -- Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm","(50) Non Profit","2016-01-20T05:00:00",828085,null,null,null,null,"200 King St E","former Toronto","M5A 3W8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3701856618948, 43.651100464233]}"],
[72,255,"Society for the Living","274 Eddystone Ave, Toronto, ON M3N 1H7","Glenfield-Jane Heights, 25","416-746-0388","societyfortheliving@yahoo.com","","Open to all","Food Bank -- member of North York Harvest Food Bank
\n\nClothing, household goods and appliances * newcomer settlement program -- orientation, English as a Second Language (ESL), employment readiness * job search workshops * computer training * youth employment program * advocacy * literacy * counselling * parenting seminars * charity of the Apostles Revelation Society (ARS)","Call for appointment","English ; French ; Ewe ; Spanish ; Twi","Wheelchair accessible - call for details","Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm * food bank -- Thu, Sun 9 am-11 am (by appointment), Sat 3 pm-5 pm (drop in) * closed Saturday before holiday Monday","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-11-05T05:00:00",14070038,null,null,null,null,"274 Eddystone Ave","North York","M3N 1H7","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.52247336924822, 43.7478348121379]}"],
[73,256,"Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf","2395 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M2L 1A2","Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, 41","416-449-9651","cnelson@bobrumball.org","www.bobrumball.org","Deaf adults 18 years and older who are Ontario residents, whose literacy skills are below Grade 12, and who are proficient enough in ASL and English to benefit fully from the program","Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence","Call to arrange interview","English ; American Sign Language (ASL)","Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; W","Full and part time programs -- call for hours","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-05-08T04:00:00",487624,null,null,null,null,"2395 Bayview Ave","North York","M2L 1A2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3805232529851, 43.7347414362206]}"],
[74,257,"Toronto District School Board","Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Adult Learning Centre, 500 The East Mall, Toronto, ON M9B 2C4","Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, 93","416-394-3809","upgrading@tdsb.on.ca","www.upgrademyskills.ca","Ontario residents 19 years and older, with literacy skills below Grade 12 * must be able to communicate in English","Literacy and Basic Skills
\nLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence * program offered at several locations * funded by Employment Ontario","Call to register for information session and arrange interview","English","Unknown","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-02-09T05:00:00",6765660,null,null,null,null,"500 The East Mall","Etobicoke","M9B 2C4","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.561838406512, 43.6496211027246]}"],
[75,258,"Centennial College","Ashtonbee Campus, 75 Ashtonbee Rd, Toronto, ON M1L 4N4","Wexford-Maryvale, 119","416-289-5000 ext 7022","jboatswain@centennialcollege.ca","www.centennialcollege.ca/advancement","Adults 19 years and older","Basic academic upgrading for college entrance, employment or apprenticeship programs * courses include English, mathematics, computer skills, chemistry, biology and career development/employability skills * may assist with TTC costs","Assessment test required * call to book an appointment","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille and tone elevator * gender inclusive washrooms","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Classes Mon-Thu 6:30-9:30 pm","(50) Non Profit","2016-02-18T05:00:00",11048263,null,null,null,null,"75 Ashtonbee Rd","Scarborough","M1L 4N4","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2897867296388, 43.7307013783081]}"],
[76,259,"Learning Enrichment Foundation","116 Industry St, Toronto, ON M6M 4L8","Beechborough-Greenbrook, 112","416-769-0830","pamelagr@lefca.org","www.lefca.org","Landed immigrants, Convention refugees or Permanent residents * must be 18 years or older","Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * transportation and child care available for eligible clients * computer lab * adult literacy and numeracy classes * resume and interview preparation * job search strategies","Register in person * no appointment necessary * immigration documents or permanent resident card required","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking","Office -- Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm * Classes -- Mon-Fri 9 am-2:30 pm * afternoon, early evening and Saturday hours -- enquire","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-02-02T05:00:00",14072410,null,null,null,null,"116 Industry St","North York","M6M 4L8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4930915294055, 43.694140118753]}"],
[77,260,"George Brown College","St James Campus, 200 King St E, Rm 581C, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8","Moss Park, 73","416-415-5000 ext 2958","dbradley@georgebrown.ca","www.georgebrown.ca/deafupgrading","Deaf and/or hard of hearing users of American Sign Language who are Ontario residents 19 years and older and whose literacy skills are below Grade 12, and who are proficient enough in ASL and basic English to benefit fully from the program","Literacy and Basic Skills -- Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence\n
\nDeaf Learn Now -- online instruction in American Sign Language","Email to set up an appointment for an assessment of ASL and English skills","English - written ; American Sign Language (ASL)","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated and street parking close to entrance","September-June -- Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm","(50) Non Profit","2015-05-01T04:00:00",828085,null,null,null,null,"200 King St E","former Toronto","M5A 3W8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3701856618948, 43.651100464233]}"],
[78,261,"Pines Adult Day Centre","4130 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON M1E 2R8","West Hill, 136","416-284-7397","info@pinesadultdaycentre.com","www.pinesadultdaycentre.com","Persons over 21 years who are developmentally disabled","Day program with emphasis on daily living skills, social skills, community inclusion, literacy, numeracy, physical activities, and computer literacy","Call for appointment","English","Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washroom * also chair lift and elevator run by key * designated parking","Mon-Fri 9 am-3:30 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-05-16T04:00:00",354563,null,null,null,null,"4130 Lawrence Ave E","Scarborough","M1E 2R8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.1926951401823, 43.7686278935022]}"]
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