credit, career and certificate training

adult & community education l district school board of niagara l 905-687-7000

Lifetime Learning Centre 535 Lake Street, St. Catharines

Port Colborne High School 211ElginStreet,PortColborne

Westlane Secondary School 5960PittonRoad,NiagaraFalls

Daytime Program

Limited spots may still be available. Get in touch with us now.

Evenings/weekends

PSw programs runSeptember through June.

You can also earn your high school diploma while completing the DSBN PSw program

what is a Personal

Support worker (PSw)?

Our accredited and provincially recognized program offers:

Work with clients who have a broad spectrum of conditions and healthcare needs.

Providedirectcareandservicestoindividualsinavariety of settings, such as hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, or supportive living environments.

90%jobplacementrateinNiagaraRegion

400+hoursofhands-onclinicalandco-opplacements

On average, graduates earn $16-$23 per hour

Tel: 905-641-2929 x.61712E-mail: psw@dsbn.orgweb: dsbn.org/community

Ask us if funding options are available for you.

Our programs are provincially accredited and taught byOntarioCertifiedteacherswhoareR.N.sorR.P.N.s.

PERSONALSUPPORT wORKERPROGRAM

Complete in only 10 months!

www.dsbn.org/community l district school board of niagara l 905-687-7000

literacy and career training

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK? Freeemploymentservicesforpeoplewithdisabilities (16+yearsofage)inreceiptoreligibleforODSP.Wehelpyoufindemploymentandkeepit!Individualemployment planning and support delivered by a team of caring professionals: •Employmentassessment/coaching•Resume,coverletterandinterviewpreparation•Applicationassistance•On-the-jobsupportandcoaching•Jobretentionservices •Jobmatchingandadvancements •Weeklycareerandemploymentworkshops

FundedbytheOntarioDisabilitySupportProgram(ODSP)

Formoreinformationcontact: 905-682-0756 or TTE@dsbn.org 36PageStreet,St.Catharines

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Does this sound like you? • 18yearsofageandolder• Enjoyworkingwithyourhands• Enjoylearningnewskills• Lookingtoimproveyour employment prospectsIf so, a career in welding may be the right choice for you!Weldersareexpertsatfusingtogethermetalsandworkinavarietyofin-demand career opportunities available.construction • manufacturing • shipbuilding • inspection • fabrications

LearnWeldingFundamentalsandreceiveindustryandpracticaltraining for employment. Earn high school credits while completing your training! ThishighlyexceptionalprogramisbasedonsupportsfromtheCanadianWeldingBureau(CWB);studentswilltrainwithindustry standardsandcanpursuetheirCertification.

Safety equipment & welding resources provided.

Spotsareexpectedtofillquickly. ProgramrunsfromSeptember10,2018toFebruary1,2019. Formoreinformationcontact: 905-641-2929x.61712or CommunityEd@dsbn.org

Information Sessions:Grimsby

Secondary School5 Bolton Ave., Grimsby

OR

Eastdale Secondary School170 Wellington St.,

Welland

Wed., Aug 22 - 7:00 pmWed., Aug 29 - 7:00 pmWed., Sept 5 - 7:00 pm

WELDING

We deliver a variety of learner-centered courses to enhance employability, or to

go further in education or training.

We prepare adults (19+ years of age) for living independently, employment or for

post-secondary academics.

We offer a variety of training

accommodations to suit all needs.

Students bring individual objectives,

challenges, and histories to the

learning process.

Adults range from and are not limited to individuals with learning disabilities(diagnosed or not), autism, developmental disabilities, are deaf or hard of hearing.

LITERACY & BASIC SKILLS

Funded by the OntarioDisability SupportProgram (Ministry ofCommunity andSocial Services)

Contact: 905-682-0756EMAIL: TTE@dsbn.org

For individuals who have: learning disabilities (diagnosed or not), autism, developmental disabilities, are deaf or hearing impaired.

Offers literacy, numeracy, digital technology and communication training, goal-setting and daily living skills.

Help reach goals:• Employment• Apprenticeship• Secondary-school credit• Post-secondary• Independence

For Individuals with disabilities (16+ years of age)in receipt or eligible for ODSP.

• Employment assessment / coaching• Resume, cover letter, interview preparation• Application assistance• On-the-job support and coaching• Job placements & trials

Funded by Ministry of AdvancedEducation and Skills Development

Contact 905-988-1450 x 2EMAIL: LBS@dsbn.org

@nalddsbn @DSBNGOAL

We help achieve goals through: workplace skills/job training social skills and self-regulation community skills computer skills fundamental skills (reading, writing, language, and math)

Stokes Building (Main Location)36 Page Street, St. Catharines

905-988-1450 x.1 Welland Program

Hope Centre, 570 King Street, WellandLBS@dsbn.org • 905-735-5506

Westlane Secondary School5960 Pitton Road, Niagara FallsLBS@dsbn.org • 905-933-0180

NIAGARA ADULT LEARNING FOR THE DEAF36 Page Street, St. Catharines • NALD@dsbn.org

Instruction is given in ASL • 905-933-1466 (text only) FOR THE LEARNING DISABLED

36 Page Street, St. CatharinesLD@dsbn.org • 905-328-4664

Services are available throughout theNiagara Region and are offered all year-round

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This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement

August 22, 29 and September 5, 2018 at 1:00pm and every Wednesday until the end of March

credit courses daytime