Saint John Learning Exchange
Basic Education Skills Training (B.E.S.T.)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: HDC4535 | Last Modified: 10 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 506-648-0202 |
| Fax | 506-658-0785 |
| info@sjle.org | |
| Website | www.sjle.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/SJLearningExchange/ |
| Primary Contact | Janelle Flanagan, Academic Coordinator; Email: janelle.flanagan@sjle.org |
| Description & Services | |
| Cross Reference | Basic Education Skills Training (B.E.S.T.) |
| Description of service(s) | The Basic Education & Skills Training (B.E.S.T.) program is a wrap-around support program that helps adult learners move forward with individualized education and employment goals in a self-paced, small class environment: • Received support preparing for the GED (High School Diploma equivalency) • Build the Soft Skills that employers seek and that lead to job retention and satisfaction • Regular exposure to diverse guest speakers on a range of topics related to personal development • Certification opportunities (Occupational Health & Safety, First Aid/CPR, Digital Literacy, Money Matter$) • Explore post-secondary and/or employment interests/options and receive support to those next steps • Receive help connecting to community partners and resources to support personal challenges • Engaging and fun community outings and activities • 1:1 coaching both within and after programming to maintain support and accountability to education and employment goals Enrolment is continuous (as a seat is vacated, the spot is immediately filled from our waitlist) . |
| Hours | Tuesday to Friday, 9am - 2:30pm |
| Areas Served | Saint John ; Waterloo Village |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up |
| Application | Sign up by calling the Saint John Learning Exchange and making an appointment for an initial intake assessment and meeting. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; None, No-charge services |
| Location information | |
| Located In Community | Saint John |
| Address & Map | |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction ; Life Skills Education |
