Discover future opportunities in education and employment with free programs at the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and Mohawk College
Prepare for future training, education or work, with a blend of in-person and asynchronous learning.
Skills Upgrading
- Program length: three (3) weeks
- Weekly: three (3) days in-class, hands-on learning and five (5) to six (6) hours of self-paced learning with drop-in support available
- Explore your training options
- Build a variety of transferrable skills
Upcoming cohorts:
- Monday, January 22 to Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Monday, March 4 to Thursday, March 21, 2024
Readiness to Learn
- Program length: four (4) weeks
- Two-hour weekly in-person sessions, at the Community Employment Services Centennial location
- Nine-hours of self-paced learning activities that help you build a foundation in digital and financial literacy to support your education and employment goals
Upcoming cohorts:
- Monday, January 29 to Thursday, February 29, 2024
Readiness to Learn at Mohawk College
Program description
This course is designed to support you as you consider your training, education, or work options. Build transferable skills and explore training options, such as the Better Jobs Ontario or Academic Upgrading program, to help you meet your goals.
The four-week program provides:
- two-hour weekly in-person sessions, at the Community Employment Services Centennial location
- nine hours of self-paced learning activities that help you build a foundation in digital and financial literacy to support your education and employment goals
Topics covered:
- Digital Literacy: Use a variety of foundational digital tools to communicate and find information with confidence.
- Reading: Use a range of reading strategies to demonstrate comprehension of a variety of informational and literary texts.
- Financial Literacy: Use a range of numeracy skills to perform essential financial tasks.
Dates and location
Upcoming cohorts:
- Monday, January 29 to Thursday, February 29, 2024
Questions?
Connect with: shandi.robinson [at] mohawkcollege.ca (shandi[dot]robinson[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
