esl and international language

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ARABICIslamic Society of St. Catharines 289-668-7771Islamic Society of St. Catharines 289-668-1709SudaneseCommunityofNiagaraFalls 905-354-9674ARMENIANArmenian Relief Society 905-641-2255CHINESESt. Catharines Chinese School 905-346-1627GREEKGreek Community of Niagara 905-937-0518Greek Community of Smithville 905-957-0203JAPANESE Japanese Language School 905-371-3090 KOREANNiagara Korean Language School 905-351-4521POLISHCanadianPolishSociety 905-935-9443RUSSIANRussian Speaking Niagara 289-241-2108SERBIANSerbian School 905-321-8201SPANISH Latin American Club of Niagara 905-646-5676Latin Immigrant Niagara Community Assoc. 905-988-6070VIETNAMESEFreeVietnameseCommunityofNiagara 647-802-1261

Want your child to learn a language other than English or French?•Findyourchild’svoiceandconfidenceinanewlanguage!•Tuition-freeclassesareofferedafterschooloronweekends;heldoncea week from September to June; register anytime through the school year.

Adult ESL

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Want to improve your English language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing withconfidence?

Getconfidentintheworkplace and in

everyday living with our non-credit ESL classes

across Niagara.

Alllevelsofproficiencyare welcome. Daytime or evening classes available.Daycare at some centres.

NIAGARA FOLK ARTS MULTICULTURAL CENTRE 85ChurchStreet,St.Catharines•905-685-6589WELLAND HERITAGE COUNCIL & MULTICULTURAL CENTRE 26EastMainStreet,Welland•905-732-5337

YMCA LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT CENTRE (CLARS) YMCA Newcomer Services provide language level assessmentandreferraltoappropriateprograms.ForNiagaraFalls&GrimsbyPrograms,pleasecontactWellandoffice•289-213-5311

Contact your local centre for more information

INTERNATIONALLANGUAGES For Elementary-aged students ELKP to Grade 8

The history of our grandparents is remembered not with rose petals but in the laughter and tears of their children and their children’s children... It is in us that their history becomes a future. – Charles and Ann Morse.

•Betterjobopportunities •Moreeducationchoices•Strengthenyour community connection!

New to Canada? Over the age of 18?

Build a brighter future;

www.dsbn.org/community l district school board of niagara l 905-687-7000

literacy and career training

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK? Freeemploymentservicesforpeoplewithdisabilities (16+yearsofage)inreceiptoreligibleforODSP.Wehelpyoufindemploymentandkeepit!Individualemployment planning and support delivered by a team of caring professionals: •Employmentassessment/coaching•Resume,coverletterandinterviewpreparation•Applicationassistance•On-the-jobsupportandcoaching•Jobretentionservices •Jobmatchingandadvancements •Weeklycareerandemploymentworkshops

FundedbytheOntarioDisabilitySupportProgram(ODSP)

Formoreinformationcontact: 905-682-0756 or TTE@dsbn.org 36PageStreet,St.Catharines

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Does this sound like you? • 18yearsofageandolder• Enjoyworkingwithyourhands• Enjoylearningnewskills• Lookingtoimproveyour employment prospectsIf so, a career in welding may be the right choice for you!Weldersareexpertsatfusingtogethermetalsandworkinavarietyofin-demand career opportunities available.construction • manufacturing • shipbuilding • inspection • fabrications

LearnWeldingFundamentalsandreceiveindustryandpracticaltraining for employment. Earn high school credits while completing your training! ThishighlyexceptionalprogramisbasedonsupportsfromtheCanadianWeldingBureau(CWB);studentswilltrainwithindustry standardsandcanpursuetheirCertification.

Safety equipment & welding resources provided.

Spotsareexpectedtofillquickly. ProgramrunsfromSeptember10,2018toFebruary1,2019. Formoreinformationcontact: 905-641-2929x.61712or CommunityEd@dsbn.org

Information Sessions:Grimsby

Secondary School5 Bolton Ave., Grimsby

OR

Eastdale Secondary School170 Wellington St.,

Welland

Wed., Aug 22 - 7:00 pmWed., Aug 29 - 7:00 pmWed., Sept 5 - 7:00 pm

WELDING

We deliver a variety of learner-centered courses to enhance employability, or to

go further in education or training.

We prepare adults (19+ years of age) for living independently, employment or for

post-secondary academics.

We offer a variety of training

accommodations to suit all needs.

Students bring individual objectives,

challenges, and histories to the

learning process.

Adults range from and are not limited to individuals with learning disabilities(diagnosed or not), autism, developmental disabilities, are deaf or hard of hearing.

LITERACY & BASIC SKILLS

Funded by the OntarioDisability SupportProgram (Ministry ofCommunity andSocial Services)

Contact: 905-682-0756EMAIL: TTE@dsbn.org

For individuals who have: learning disabilities (diagnosed or not), autism, developmental disabilities, are deaf or hearing impaired.

Offers literacy, numeracy, digital technology and communication training, goal-setting and daily living skills.

Help reach goals:• Employment• Apprenticeship• Secondary-school credit• Post-secondary• Independence

For Individuals with disabilities (16+ years of age)in receipt or eligible for ODSP.

• Employment assessment / coaching• Resume, cover letter, interview preparation• Application assistance• On-the-job support and coaching• Job placements & trials

Funded by Ministry of AdvancedEducation and Skills Development

Contact 905-988-1450 x 2EMAIL: LBS@dsbn.org

@nalddsbn @DSBNGOAL

We help achieve goals through: workplace skills/job training social skills and self-regulation community skills computer skills fundamental skills (reading, writing, language, and math)

Stokes Building (Main Location)36 Page Street, St. Catharines

905-988-1450 x.1 Welland Program

Hope Centre, 570 King Street, WellandLBS@dsbn.org • 905-735-5506

Westlane Secondary School5960 Pitton Road, Niagara FallsLBS@dsbn.org • 905-933-0180

NIAGARA ADULT LEARNING FOR THE DEAF36 Page Street, St. Catharines • NALD@dsbn.org

Instruction is given in ASL • 905-933-1466 (text only) FOR THE LEARNING DISABLED

36 Page Street, St. CatharinesLD@dsbn.org • 905-328-4664

Services are available throughout theNiagara Region and are offered all year-round

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This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement