The possibilities are endless. Come talk to us about your specific needs and goals and together we can build a plan that will help you achieve those goals!

Upgrade Literacy & Essential Skills

• Improve numeracy, reading comprehension, and writing skills
• Support for Grade 10 Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) & Literacy Course
• PELC can help you prepare to write your Grade 10 PLAR exams and to meet literacy requirements with a local school board.
• You can earn up to 16 junior credits by writing 4 tests (English, Geography/History, Math, Science)

Finish High School

We will help you:

• get your transcript
• have your resume and transcript assessed for credit
• determine credits needed to complete the OSSD
• choose a completion plan that may include PLAR (Prior Learning Recognition and Assessment), correspondence, e-learning, equivalent credits, or the co-op program
• investigate if the GED is right for you
• review community options, such as, Quinte Adult Education or Loyola School of Continuing Education

Prepare to write the GED

• GED (General Equivalency Diploma) materials are provided along with instruction

Prepare for Work or a Career

We offer specific programs or curricula to help you investigate the work world and upgrade your skills:

• Job specific training courses: Retail, Landscaping, Clerical, Skilled Trades, Call Centre, Personal Support Worker, and more
• Focus on the skills you need to prepare for your employment entrance test in manufacturing, military or police
• Watch for the next intake of our INSPIRE employment & subsidy program for youth ages 15-29

Prepare for College

We can help:

• improve your skills to prepare for a specific course
• determine the skills you need for your program
• refresh your research and writing skills
• improve your math skills to the level required for your program
• earn secondary credits in partnership with Quinte Adult Education or Loyola School of Continuing Education
• provide computer and high speed wi-fi access to complete ACE online program or college or university distance education courses

Apprentice & Training

• upgrade your skills
• prepare for training entrance tests
• prepare to write your Certificate of Qualification

Personal Independence

PELC can help you develop the skills needed for day to day activities including:

• Health literacy
• Financial literacy
• Civic Literacy
• Driver’s licence test preparation