Algonquin College
Site: Woodroffe Campus - Rm J205
Service: Academic Access Centre - Literacy and Basic Skills
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0158 | Last Full Update: 03 Dec 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | LBS ; OCR |
| Former Name | Career and Academic Access Centre - Literacy and Basic Skills |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Woodroffe Ave and Baseline Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lots * parking meters * free parking at certain locations and at certain times * parking permits |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm * day and evening course available |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and up Ontario residents 19 years and older, with reading, writing and math skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum * must have facility in English |
| Application | Call to arrange interview or drop in to the Algonquin College Woodroffe Campus, room J205 during office hours |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - tuition fees vary ; Fee assistance available. |
| Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Career Counselling |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-727-4723 ext 5722 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-565-4723 ext 5722 |
| aac@algonquincollege.com | |
| Website | https://www.algonquincollege.com/access/academic-upgrading-woodroffe-campus/ |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Brenda Gatiens, Co-ordinator, Literacy and Basic Skills, Nepean; Phone: 613-727-4723 ext 6556; Email: gaitenb@algonquincollege.com |
| Primary Executive | Claude Brule, President; Phone: 613-727-4723 ext 7705 |
| Alternate Executive | Robyn Heaton, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Media and Design; Phone: 613-727-4723 ext 5410 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1967 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 888260643 RR0001 (The Algonquin College Foundation); 888550845 RR0001 (Board of Governors of the Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology) ; Fees - Tuition fees |
| Elections | The Board of Governors is appointed. |
| Print Material | Various * College calendar * OnCourse |
| Resources | Website, library, access to computers and to the Internet |
| Accreditation | Yes, by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development |