The ESL office will be open the following hours at St. Mary’s only until August 8th:
8:15 AM – 12:15 PM Mon – Fri (not open July 1st or 2nd)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM June 25, 26, July 2, 3, 8, 10.
During the first week of May, we expect students to line up to register for our three skills training programs – Culinary Arts, Hairstyling / Barber and Personal Support Worker training programs. If you are looking for a quality, affordable and job-ready skills training option to earn one of these certificates, St. Louis can support you toward reaching this goal.
Each program has less than 6 months of in-class learning, which includes extensive hands-on learning, plus industry experience at an affordable $1300 for materials fees. Tuition is covered by the Ministry of Education, as secondary school credits are embedded into the industry-relevant training.
Employment success is remarkable, after completing these certificate programs. Culinary Arts has an 80% employment rate, and often at the food service venue of their choosing. Hairstyling has an 85% employment rate with every student successfully passing exemption exams, so they can begin their apprenticeship sooner. And St. Louis PSW has an astounding 98% employment rate with numerous employers actively hiring students to begin immediately after their placements are finished. PSW students write their exams and already have their letters of permission to begin work that same day.
Culinary Arts:
Hairstyling / Barbering:
Personal Support Worker:
For more information: visit https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca , call 519-745-1201, email stlouis@wcdsb.ca
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Going back with teenagers?
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We have the answers to all your questions about finishing your high school diploma and achieving your goals fast! Finishing your high school diploma. It’s easier, faster and more within reach than you probably think. We understand. The idea of finishing your high school diploma in your final year of Grade 12 or as an adult of any age can be stressful. For some adults, it’s a fear of going back to school with a younger crowd. For others, it’s a cost consideration. Maybe you don’t think you have time — that the sacrifice is too hard.
At St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres, we’ve made it easy for you to take the next steps toward your successful future, with flexible options that suit your life timetable. You can take courses or earn credits at our Main Campus, at home, at work or online. Credits can be taken during the day, night or even in the summer. Ask us how to tailor your journey today or explore your website: https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca/programsandcourses/ssc/ .
If you’re an Ontario resident over the age of 18, tuition is free when finishing your high school diploma. That’s right. You can achieve your high school diploma without tuition costs. Some materials fees do apply, yet still highly affordable.
Credits toward finishing your high school diploma can be applied for previous learning or experience you may already have. This means that finishing your high school diploma may be closer than you imagine. This is especially important for new Canadians who have previous academic and life experience prior to arriving in Canada.
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is the preferred accreditation for employers, as a minimum standard. It’s what they look for when considering job applications and in today’s online application process, it’s an important tick box that must be truthfully answered.
Don’t let ANYTHING hold you back from taking the next easy step toward achieving your goals.
YOU DESERVE IT!
St. Louis is one of 60 locations in the Province to serve you and we are proud to serve Waterloo Region for over 30 years!
Still not sure if you are ready? Visit getmyhighschooldiploma interactive microsite for more information.
Or go directly to the St. Louis at 80 Young Street, Kitchener. Explore our website: https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca/. Email stlouis@wcdsb.ca with your questions. Call to speak with someone in Guidance at 519-745-1201.
Another term is ending for high school students, many of whom are doing their victory lap to improve some grades and are working to afford college or university. We also have St. Louis students finishing Term 3 at the end of February. Why not register for St. Louis Hairstyling and Barber Training that begins March 25, 2019?
Many of those students are working in retail and hospitality jobs, gaining customer service skills that would be transferable in any career. So if you are looking to kick-start a professional career — a trade you will always have in your back pocket.
We will be among 20 different organizations who will sing, play, read and write with young families on Family Literacy Day. For an added bonus, we invite all of you to take part in helping us break a record — Most number of people to read in the same 10 minute period — 11:30am-11:40am.
Correspondence now has year-round services! On-going registration starts on Sept 10 for a new correspondence course (booklet or online), access tutor support, as well as pick-up and drop-off lessons to be marked. Bring your high school transcript and meet with a guidance counsellor to get started! Hours of Operation, Monday to Thursday
New Students: Register Monday to Friday mornings. Visit YMCA Language Assessment Centre first.
Registration for Credit Day Classes – Term 1 resumes Aug 28.
ONLY Correspondence Express is running on Aug 8 and 15. Click on this link to see details: https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca/summer-programs/summer-credit/
ESL last day is Aug 10.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday!!
