John Howard Society of Ottawa
Site: Ottawa - Old St Patrick St
Service: Employment and Training Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2169 | Last Full Update: 29 Nov 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | LBS ; Literacy and Basic Skills |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | King Edward Ave and St Patrick St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Literacy and Basic Skills: 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 Learners are tutored individually by trained teachers in weekly sessions which take place in the Society's offices * meeting times are flexible * computer workshops available on site Financial Literacy Program: personal mentoring to help develop skills for managing money on a daily basis |
| Hours | Program hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| 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 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Career Counselling ; Life Skills Education ; Personal Financial Counselling |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-789-7418 |
| Fax | 613-789-7431 |
| jhsottawa@ottawa.johnhoward.ca | |
| Website | johnhoward.on.ca/ottawa/services/pre-employment-training/ |
| Primary Contact | Jan Goatcher, Manager, Employment and Training Services; Phone: 613-789-7418 ext 226 |
| Primary Executive | Tyler Fainstat, Executive Director; Phone: 613-789-7418 ext 227 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1951 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118975119 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |