What is Adult Learning Opportunities?
Who can be a learner at ALO?
What can you expect at ALO?
How do you get started?
What programs do we offer?
ALO works under the E3 Framework.
E3 stands for Education, Essential Skills, and Empowerment
Below is the following for the 2024-2025 academic year:
(Please see the Program Calendar for times and dates)
Study Skills: Get Ready for Learning
Are you ready for learning? Effective study skills are instrumental for learner success. Many people struggle to be successful in learning because they lack basic study skills. Whether you are joining an adult learning program, training for employment, or moving on to post-secondary learning, active listening, time management, and note-taking skills are the building blocks of good study habits, and this program will help prepare you for what comes next.
WorkSmart: Elevating Your Employability Skills
Get ready to work! If you are looking to get employed and stay employed, essential skills like communication, teamwork, document use, and stress management are required for success at work. With a special focus on retail work skills, this program will introduce you to the skills you need to get the job--and keep it.
Language Basics: The Rules of Writing
Learn the rules of writing! Sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar are all important parts of language that help (or hurt) communication. This program will boost your confidence and comfort with written language, making you a better writer and a clear communicator.
Powerful Paragraphs: Writing with Clarity
Do you struggle to be understood when you write a letter, note, email, or cover letter? Learning to craft a powerful paragraph may be the key to your communication success. This program focuses on turning words and sentences into powerful paragraphs, making your writing clear, organized, and ready to impress.
Numeracy Mindset: Essential Math Skills
Ready to boost your math skills? Numeracy Mindset teaches you everything from understanding numbers to mastering basic math. It's a fun and supportive environment where you'll gain confidence in math, lower your math anxiety, and gain foundational skills for work and everyday life.
Michelin Math
Learn math skills to pass the Michelin entrance test, while gaining confidence in math, lowering your math anxiety, and gaining foundational skills for the job.
Basic Digital Skills
Learn to use a computer! Basic digital skills are needed in every area of life, from getting a job to making an appointment. This program will start with the basics and move up to using the internet, creating documents, and using social media to help you become a confident and capable computer user.
Basic Computer Skills: For the Workplace
Boost your computer skills! Designed for those seeking to excel in the workplace, this course covers essential office software, data management, and professional communication tools. Gain practical skills and confidence to thrive in today's digital workplaces.
We also have two Non-E3 Programs:
CAEC Prep (Formally GED Prep)
Are you working toward your high school equivalency? The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) has replaced the GED in Canada. This program helps prepare you to complete the CAEC, delivering instruction and practice questions on all five subjects of the CAEC. We will also focus on test-taking strategies and anxiety to boost your confidence and help you succeed on your exciting journey.
Basic Computer Skills for Seniors
Learn to use a computer! Get hands-on practice with a computer to learn everything from basic operations (turning on a computer, using a mouse, and keyboarding) to using the internet and social media safety. We will also focus on making appointments, filling out online forms, and sending emails. This program will help you get the skills you need to become a confident and capable computer user.
(This course is only offered to Adults 55 and older)
How can you be a tutor?
Come in or email to receive a tutor application pack. The following is required to be a tutor with ALO:
What are the hours and location for ALO?
Important Dates:
Contact:
Call, text, Email, Message.
Facebook - Lunenburg ALO
Instagram - @alo_lunenburg
[email protected]
902-930-4555
215 Dominion St., Bridgewater, B4V 2K7
(Across from Giant Tiger, between Nova Scotia Works and Egg Roll King)
- Adult Learning Opportunities (ALO) is a non-profit organization that provides free education programs to adults in Lunenburg Country
Who can be a learner at ALO?
- ALO is FREE for adults 18 and over, living in Lunenburg County, who are not currently in school and have a valid SIN.
What can you expect at ALO?
- Hands on learning
- Small classes
- Focus on reading, writing, math, CAEC (formally GED) and job skills
- Motivated instructors
- Accessible and adaptable
- Always judgement free!
How do you get started?
- Reach out by email, phone call, text, or coming into the learning space
- Make an appointment for a learning assessment (this will help us understand what you know and where you need support, making sure you are getting the best service!)
- During your appointment, we will register you – Please bring your Social Insurance Number (SIN) with you!
- Sign up for a class and come when you can!
- We provide all of the supplies you need, but feel free to bring any devices or supplies you’d like
What programs do we offer?
ALO works under the E3 Framework.
E3 stands for Education, Essential Skills, and Empowerment
Below is the following for the 2024-2025 academic year:
(Please see the Program Calendar for times and dates)
Study Skills: Get Ready for Learning
Are you ready for learning? Effective study skills are instrumental for learner success. Many people struggle to be successful in learning because they lack basic study skills. Whether you are joining an adult learning program, training for employment, or moving on to post-secondary learning, active listening, time management, and note-taking skills are the building blocks of good study habits, and this program will help prepare you for what comes next.
WorkSmart: Elevating Your Employability Skills
Get ready to work! If you are looking to get employed and stay employed, essential skills like communication, teamwork, document use, and stress management are required for success at work. With a special focus on retail work skills, this program will introduce you to the skills you need to get the job--and keep it.
Language Basics: The Rules of Writing
Learn the rules of writing! Sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar are all important parts of language that help (or hurt) communication. This program will boost your confidence and comfort with written language, making you a better writer and a clear communicator.
Powerful Paragraphs: Writing with Clarity
Do you struggle to be understood when you write a letter, note, email, or cover letter? Learning to craft a powerful paragraph may be the key to your communication success. This program focuses on turning words and sentences into powerful paragraphs, making your writing clear, organized, and ready to impress.
Numeracy Mindset: Essential Math Skills
Ready to boost your math skills? Numeracy Mindset teaches you everything from understanding numbers to mastering basic math. It's a fun and supportive environment where you'll gain confidence in math, lower your math anxiety, and gain foundational skills for work and everyday life.
Michelin Math
Learn math skills to pass the Michelin entrance test, while gaining confidence in math, lowering your math anxiety, and gaining foundational skills for the job.
Basic Digital Skills
Learn to use a computer! Basic digital skills are needed in every area of life, from getting a job to making an appointment. This program will start with the basics and move up to using the internet, creating documents, and using social media to help you become a confident and capable computer user.
Basic Computer Skills: For the Workplace
Boost your computer skills! Designed for those seeking to excel in the workplace, this course covers essential office software, data management, and professional communication tools. Gain practical skills and confidence to thrive in today's digital workplaces.
We also have two Non-E3 Programs:
CAEC Prep (Formally GED Prep)
Are you working toward your high school equivalency? The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) has replaced the GED in Canada. This program helps prepare you to complete the CAEC, delivering instruction and practice questions on all five subjects of the CAEC. We will also focus on test-taking strategies and anxiety to boost your confidence and help you succeed on your exciting journey.
Basic Computer Skills for Seniors
Learn to use a computer! Get hands-on practice with a computer to learn everything from basic operations (turning on a computer, using a mouse, and keyboarding) to using the internet and social media safety. We will also focus on making appointments, filling out online forms, and sending emails. This program will help you get the skills you need to become a confident and capable computer user.
(This course is only offered to Adults 55 and older)
How can you be a tutor?
Come in or email to receive a tutor application pack. The following is required to be a tutor with ALO:
- Completed application form
- Three references
- A short interview with the Admin Assistant and Instructor (to get to know you and your tutoring style, and to allow you to learn about ALO)
- A police record check
- All tutors are required to sign a pledge of confidentiality.
- All tutors will be required to participate in free training (Literacy Practitioner Training and Certification Program) offered by Literacy Nova Scotia. This can be done in tandem with tutoring and does not have to be finished beforehand.
What are the hours and location for ALO?
- ALO is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with occasional evening classes.
- ALO runs with the school year – September to June.
- Please see the Program Calendar for more info!
- ALO is located at 215 Dominion St., Bridgewater (Across from Giant Tiger, between Nova Scotia Works and Egg Roll King)
Important Dates:
- December 16 to January 3 – Christmas Break
- January 06 – Classes Begin
- January 21 – Staff PD Day
- February 17 – Heritage Day
- March 10 to March 14 – March Break
- April 18 – Good Friday
- April 21 – Easter Monday
- March 18 – Staff PD Day
- May 19 – Victoria Day
- June 20 – Last Day of Classes Until September 2025
Contact:
Call, text, Email, Message.
Facebook - Lunenburg ALO
Instagram - @alo_lunenburg
[email protected]
902-930-4555
215 Dominion St., Bridgewater, B4V 2K7
(Across from Giant Tiger, between Nova Scotia Works and Egg Roll King)
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