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At Words Work Literacy Society, our community adult learning programs provide innovative and equitable learning opportunities for adults living in Athabasca and the surrounding region.
Our learner-centered approach and respect for the adult learner’s experience, motivation and self-esteem create a welcoming and encouraging environment.
We know that adult learners have a reason for their learning, such as reading, writing, and communicating in English, upgrading basic skills to find employment or knowing how to use their phone or computer to communicate with friends and family.
Our team of supportive staff, facilitators and volunteer tutors create a positive learning experience to help adult learners build their skills and meet their goals.
We offer one-on-one or group classes covering:
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Reading and Writing
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Math and Money
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Oral Communication
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English Language Learning
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Basic Computers and Smartphones
We also support lifelong learning with our family literacy program, Rhymes That Bind.
Our Learning Centre is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from September through June. It is located on the lower level of the Town of Athabasca offices, in downtown Athabasca.
Need more Information?
Email us to find out how we can support your learning needs.
WHAT IS LITERACY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and use printed and written materials. This can include environmental literacy, such as recognizing signs, and critical literacy, which is a thinking skill that involves questioning and examining ideas.
Literacy is connected to everything that we do: at home, at work and in the community.
Literacy skills impact our health, life satisfaction, employment and engagement in the world around us.
WORDS WORK LITERACY SOCIETY AT A GLANCE
Who We Are
We are a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity bringing lifelong learning to the residents of the Town and County of Athabasca through literacy, language, numeracy and basic skills development programs. We are your local Community Adult Learning Program (CALP).
ACTIVITIES
What We Do
We help adults build their skills, gain confidence and meet their goals with a heart-centered, dignity-focused approach to learning. We do this through one-on-one tutoring, group classes and family literacy programs. We also offer learner supports like access to computers and wi-fi, help filling out forms and a lending library. All this in a safe and welcoming learning space.
ADULT TUTORING
Trained volunteer tutors or staff members work one-on-one with adult learners at no cost to the learner.
FAMILY LITERACY
Programs that teach adults the importance of early literacy in children's lives. We do this through modeling rhymes, songs and story telling.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Classroom courses and learning activities that address foundational learning needs in the community.
Do you want to make a difference in someone's life?
Consider becoming a
Volunteer Tutor or Board Member!
Training is provided!
Consider donating!
Help us ensure that we can continue to meet the needs of the community by donating to our programming. Our services have expanded over the past few years to accommodate our growing list of clients learning English, managing their technology, and understanding the importance of family literacy.
We are a Registered Canadian Charity and can provide tax receipts. We accept cash and cheques at our office on the lower level of the Town of Athabasca building.
CONTACT WORDS WORK LITERACY SOCIETY
Located in the lower level of Town office.
Wheelchair ramp available.
4705-49th Ave
Athabasca, AB
T9S1B7
780-675-5650