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Achieve Your Goals

“Now I can read, I can communicate and I can use technology… and so the program really really helps me a lot!”

Former Student of the Adult Literacy Skills Development (ALSD) Program

What This Program Offers

  • Prepares you for high school credit programs and advanced education and employment. 
  • Develop your reading, writing and math skills.
  • Learn and upgrade your basic computer and technology skills.
  • Improve your interpersonal communication skills.
  • Increase your confidence in daily tasks, finances and community involvement.

The program is FREE for Ontario residents 18 years of age and older.  For individuals whose first language is not English, a CLB 5 (in Speaking/Listening) is recommended for entry.

Discover the Available Training Programs

St. Nicholas Adult High School hosts this program at 893 Admiral Avenue, Ottawa, ON.

First Aid & CPR Training

September 8 – 12, 2025

First Aid & CPR Training

November 17 – 21, 2025

Academic Upgrading (Morning Classes)

September 8 – June 25, 2026

Academic Upgrading (Afternoon Classes)

September 8 – June 25, 2026

Virtual Academic Upgrading

September 16 – June 25, 2026

Virtual Custodial Skills Training

October 27 – December 19, 2025

Working with School-Aged Kids

September 29 – November 6, 2025

Soft Skills Solutions

December 1 – 16, 2025

Independence and Life Skills Program

September 15 – June 25, 2026

Virtual Preparation for School Bus Driver Training

September 12 – October 17, 2025

Are You Ready to Register?

For information or registration, contact us at 613-224-6281 or email lbs@ocsb.ca.

Please Note

  • The collection of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) is mandatory to register with this Employment Ontario program.  Employment Ontario programs are free because of funding from the Government of Canada.  The Government of Canada uses SIN information to decide your eligibility for our program.

Need More Information? Contact Us

Contact our team for more information or registration at lbs@ocsb.ca or call us at 613-224-6281.


This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.