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Our Programs

OPENING THE DOORS TO OPPORTUNITY
GED Halifax

Reading, writing, working with numbers, solving problems, communicating clearly… these are all essential skills today. But they don’t come easily to
everyone.

As a community learning organization, we work closely with the adults who enter our programs. We support them and encourage them, so they can compete confidently and comfortably in today’s demanding work environment.

Programs

Our programs are flexible to your schedule and needs. Click on a program below to learn more!

Not sure if a class is the right fit for you? Call or contact us today for more information.

CAEC Prep

The Canadian Adult Education Certificate
Start Date

Flexible start date: begin anytime between September and June.

Location

Tantallon

Class Schedule

Monday 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Wednesday 6:00pm – 9:00pm

What will I learn?

This class prepares learners for the The Canadian Adult Education Certificate. 

Earning your CAEC in Nova Scotia

The Canadian Adult Education Certificate (CAEC) is a new credential that replaces the General Educational Development (GED) test in Canada. The CAEC is for people who don’t have a high school diploma.

The CAEC is free for Nova Scotia residents.

What subjects does the CAEC cover?

The CAEC, like the GED, has five subject areas:

  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Reading 
  • Writing.

Each subject area has a test. When you pass all five tests, you will receive a CAEC certificate. 

Community Literacy: Cooking in the Bay

Start Date

Flexible start date: Starting September 2024

Location

Hubbards

Class Schedule

Coming Soon

What will I learn?

More info coming soon!

GED Halifax

Community Connection Literacy: Cooking in the Bay

This class is for learners who want to learn more about healthy eating and cooking while staying on a budget. Participants will improve their cooking, math, communication, and reading skills. In the class, we will choose easy, nutritious, and affordable recipes to make and share together. Participants will plan for the class with the budget in mind and have time to reflect on what they learned and how they can use it in their daily lives.

E3 Program - Education, Essential Skills, Empowerment

Time Capture and Beyond: Digital Skills with Purpose
Start Date

Flexible start date: begin anytime between September and June.

Location

Tantallon

Class Schedule

Summer Schedule: Mondays to Wednesdays 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Flexible Schedule:  Learners arrange a time that works best for them.

What will I learn?

The goal of this multifaceted program is to build learners’ skills, understanding, and confidence around technology using a variety of digital tools. The classes are dynamic, taking into account the individual needs of each learner. We like to work together as a group to help ensure meaningful learning is happening. 

Digital Skills and Communication

Enhance your computer skills
Start Date

Flexible start date: begin anytime between September and June.

Location

Hubbards

Tantallon

Class Schedule

Fall Schedule: Tuesdays–Fridays. Stay tuned for more details

regarding class specifics and times.  Classes will be held in

Tantallon and Hubbards. 

What will I learn?

Class details coming soon.

Western Halifax Community Learning Network

Digital Skills and Communication

More details coming soon.

E3 Foundations: Literacy in Our Lives

Time Capture and Beyond: Digital Skills with Purpose
Start Date

Classes begin September 18th, 2024.

Location

Tantallon

Class Schedule

Wednedays 9:30am – 12:30pm

What will I learn?

This weekly class helps learners understand the different types of literacy we see every day and how they are important in our lives, communities, and jobs. It is a chance to come together with others to focus on and learn about different literacy areas such as cultural, digital, financial, civic, health, and workplace literacy.