Connect Society’s Literacy Program offers adult and family literacy programs to individuals who are Deaf or have a child with a hearing loss
Adult Literacy Programs
Adult Literacy programs support adult learners to gain foundational skills and improve their literacy skills. All Adult literacy groups are offered at a low cost to the adults participating thanks to our funding from Advanced Education.
LITERACY TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT
In this Deaf Adult literacy program we will go through Soft skills which are ways of acting or thinking that make it easier to work well with other people. Sometimes they’re called “people skills. “This program will help you build your soft skills, which include: • motivation • attitude • accountability • presentation • teamwork • time management • adaptability • stress management • confidence.
In today’s job market employers are looking for people with strong soft skills!
Basic food safety – This is offered with curriculum from Alberta Health Services. We will go over topics such as sanitization, food preparation/storage, and proper dishwashing technics. When successful in getting 80% on a 30 question test you can receive a certificate that you can add to your resume. We will alternate between Soft skills and Food safety.
Is this program of interest to you? Please contact Marilyn Calkins for more info
CONNECT COOKS
Registration Link: https://www.connectsociety.org/eforms/connect-home-cooks/59/
Are you interested in this program? Contact Marilyn Calkins for more info!
ASL LEARNERS LICENCE PREPARATION CLASS
Registration Link: https://www.connectsociety.org/learners/
ASL Version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNjIPfxFg6U
ASL LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) Program
Connect Society is partnering with NorQuest to offer the ASL LINC program for Deaf immigrants. The ASL LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) will focus on the students’ goals with an employment focus. It will also include tutoring from an experienced Deaf instructor. The program will run for three semesters of 11 weeks.
Fall semester: September 26 – December 9
Classes will be on-site at Connect Society Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm and Fridays from 9:30 am – 12:30pm
Is this program of interest to you? contact Marilyn Calkins for more information: mcalkins@connectsociety.org
Canada PAH! Class
This class focuses on all the things you need to learn for living in Canada. Join us as we cover topics like taxes, travel, starting a business, and working.
Deaf Ukrainian New Comers Class
This class is for Deaf Ukrainians who are learning ASL and English. We focus on topics of interest and settlement related information.
Building Language Skills: English for Deaf Adults
Boost your English reading and writing skills!
Designed for Deaf Adults in Edmonton and Calgary
Are you a Deaf Adult looking to improve your English reading and writing skills?
Our supportive and engaging classes are designed to help you:
- Build confidence in your language abilities.
- Develop strong reading comprehension skills.
- Improve your grammar and vocabulary.
- Connect with other Deaf learners in a welcome community.
Our experienced instructors use a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, and hands-on activities, to ensure a dynamic and inclusive learning experience.
Read to take the next step in your English language journey?
REGISTER HERE: https://form.jotform.com/243575179960065
Questions?
Kamil Burnat (Edmonton) kburnat@connectsociety.org
Zahra Bhaijee (Calgary)
zbhaijee@connectsociety.org
ASL VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP4OMFJnzw4
Contacting the Program
Marilyn Calkins
Literacy Coordinator
Edmonton
- 6240 – 113 Street
Edmonton, AB
T6H 3L2 - 780-454-9581
- mcalkins@connectsociety.org