Adult Education Navigation Tool Directory:
Toronto, York Region & Ontario
The directory (accessible directly below by geographic region) provides adult educators, service providers and adult learners with access to helpful links about the array adult education options available.
• Toronto PDF
• York Region PDF
• Ontario PDF
• Additional Resources to Aid Pathway Navigation PDF
The links within the directory pages were discovered through the environmental scan of the Visualizing the Learning Journey project, and additional categorization has been provided to aid service providers in aiding adult learners/ clients seeking to take the next step along their learning journeys.
The Directory - which emphasizes online portals – can allow access to information on the following types of programming/services:
1) English as a Second Language (ESL) & French as a SecondLanguage (FSL)
- LINC
- Non – credit
- ESL Literacy
- Specialized Language Training (SLT)
- Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT)
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT) for Internationally Trained Professionals
- Ontario Bridge Training (MCI funded)
- TOEFL/IELTS Preparation
- Citizenship Preparation
- Credit
- Language Assessment
- Credential Assessment
2) Literacy & Basic Skills (LBS) (for those looking for help with reading, writing, and math)
3) Secondary Credit (for those looking for a high school diploma)
4) Secondary Equivalency (for those looking for high school equivalency)- Academic & Career Entrance (ACE) offered through colleges
- General Education Diploma (GED)
- University
- Public
- Private
- In general
- Co-op Based
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
8) Skills Training (for those interested in receiving training for a specific job)
9) Language Assessment (if necessary for registering in the above programs)
10) Credential Assessment (if necessary for registering in the above programs)