Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, e-Channel

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Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Site: e-Channel

Record #: MET2290

Last Full Update: 30 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	No public telephone number
Website	www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/programs/lbs.html

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Toronto, ON Canada
Mailing Address	Toronto, ON Canada
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Agency Information

Legal Status

(30) Provincial Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Web-based, distance learning option for Ministry-funded Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program Helps individuals upgrade their skills and reach goals related to: Employment Apprenticeship Secondary school Postsecondary programs Personal Independence Designated LBS service providers deliver e-Channel distance learning programs, including specialized services available to Aboriginal, Francophone and deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing adults: Anglophone (English speakers) The Learning Hub Indigenous Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council, Good Learning Anywhere (GLA) Francophone (French speakers) Coalition ontarienne de formation des adultes Deaf and Hard of Hearing Deaf Learn Now -- online instruction in American Sign Language Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program -- College Sector Committee, Students needing to meet admission requirements for specific apprenticeship and postsecondary programs may wish to complete the Academic & Career Entrance (ACE) Program, available at many colleges and also available online Learners may complete training in a fully remote environment or with a combination of online and in-person training.
Hours	Not applicable
Areas Served	Ontario
Eligibility	Adults 19 years and older who are Ontario residents, and whose reading, writing and math skills are below Grade 12 specialized services available to Aboriginal, Francophone and deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing adults
Application	Contact the e-channel general inquiry line for more information or visit the individual service provider websites for more information Deaf Learn Now -- email to set up an appointment for an assessment of ASL and written English skills * video chat available by appointment
Languages	American Sign Language, English, French, Spanish
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories	Adult Basic Education ; Adult Basic Education ~ Francophone Community ; Adult Basic Education ~ Hearing Loss ; Adult Basic Education ~ Indigenous Communities ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Francophone Community ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Hearing Loss ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; Distance Education ; Internet Information Resources ~ Literacy Issues ; Sign Language Instruction
Older Adult Main Categories	ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories	Language Instruction

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