Literacy is Important
1 in 5 adult Albertans face daily literacy and numeracy challenges.
45% of Albertans do not have the literacy skills required to perform most jobs in today’s economy reliably and consistently. (Skills in Canada: First Results from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) The case for literacy.)
Alberta Government funds The Community Adult Learning Program (CALP) to support organizations that offer part-time, nonformal learning opportunities that are close to where you live.
HELP has been a CALP provider for over 40 years in Hinton!.
Although it has gone through many changes, the vision of CALP has remained the same; “Changing lives through adult foundational learning in connected communities“.
HALS strives to provide non-credit foundational learning opportunities for adults in Hinton and area. CALP is funded by Alberta Advanced Education. Courses, learning activities, and information sessions are in the following categories and offered through classes, small groups, or one on one tutoring:
We also offer Learner Support Services such as:
We are committed to providing educational opportunities to individuals facing financial barriers. The Hinton Adult Learning Bursary is designed to help remove financial barriers, which may hinder participation in learning opportunities. All applications will be kept confidential. An individual may receive up to $250 in reduced or waived fees per HALS calendar year.
Who is eligible to use the Fund?
Adults who live in Hinton and area are eligible to apply for assistance. An individual must be registering in a required program to qualify for funding. Contact Deena at 780-865-1686 for further information or to see if you qualify for help.
Hinton Adult Learning Society receives its funding in part from the annual grant of Innovation and Advanced Education.
Learning is a lifelong process. Transformation through learning leads to self-direction and self-awareness. It is never too late to develop, practice, or sharpen Essential Skills. Adults bring with them life experience, values, and knowledge to their learning. Adults learn in a variety of ways through consistency and compromise. Hinton Adult Learning is dedicated to promoting and supporting meaningful lifelong learning opportunities for every adult learner.
Hinton Employment and Learning Place offers many different family programs to provide our community and families with:
• Parent Peer Support Programs
• Circle of Security Parent Program
• Family Literacy Events
• BOOKS (Books Offer Our Kids Success) Programs
• E.L.L. Literacy and Parenting Skills for Newcomers
Our family programs are primarily funded by the Community Adult Learning Program, under the Advanced Education Ministry. Hinton Employment and Learning Place has been running Family Literacy Programs since 2017 with the focus being on the adult learner. We focus on each learner holistically, striving to meet their physical, emotional and social needs. Literacy and essential skills of the learner, such as oral communication, numeracy, reading, writing, digital technology and more, are always considered with all of our learners.
Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and most important teacher. Thus, it is important for parents and caregivers to be supported in their parenting journey, as well as learn literacy tips and tricks to help children grow and flourish. Learning alongside children, or learning for their children’s sake in a safe, non-threatening way and connecting adults to lifelong learning is the ultimate outcome.
Registration is required for all programs.
Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Click the cards below to learn more about our programs
Click the link to check out current Hinton Job Listings
Choose from many of our available courses that assist you in achieving the knowledge (and certifications) needed for specific workplace requirements.
**Registration deadline is one week prior to the start of class. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am-3:30pm**
