Up to 73 learners in Brant will be able to build literacy and basic skills through a series of unique partnerships among employers, community organizations and schools.
“Thanks to strong community leadership, this initiative will help strengthen our local workforce and the opportunities for people in Brant.”
– Dave Levac MPP for Brant
In Brant the Literacy Council of Brantford and District is leading a project to provide computer and essential skills workshops/programs within the City and County of Brant through a travelling computer lab at public libraries, Action Centres and community employment organizations to help up to 73 learners boost their skill levels and labour market focus.
Partners in the project include County of Brant Public Library, Steelworkers Action Centre, AAC Action Centre, Stevens Resource Group and Community Resource Services
As part of its ongoing plan to improve the literacy skills of Ontarians, the government is also:
providing additional funding this year to help community agencies assist more learners;
expanding the Academic Career Entrance (ACE) program to double the number of learners able to take academic upgrading courses online.
QUOTES
"Our support is helping people strengthen their skills in the workplace and in their communities so they'll be able to grow in their job or train for more skilled work."
– John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
QUICK FACTS
Ontario is investing an additional $90 million over two years to expand literacy and basic skills training. This funding will help up to 13,000 more Ontarians each year.
Ontario is investing $231,260 in Brant.
LEARN MORE
Find out more about Ontario’s services to strengthen literacy.
Read about the proposal process for this project.