CorE Essentials Registration

CORE ESSENTIALS -
A GET SET PROGRAM

CorE Essentials Details

CORE ESSENTIALS -
A GET SET PROGRAM

Locations

Multiple

Delivery

Online/In-Person

Duration

9 Months

Credentials Earned

Non-credit Program

St. Louis Adult and Continuing Education - Kitchener Campus photo (Vertical)

About the Program

CorE Essentials programming can help you get from where you are to where you want to be. We offer individualized programming to strengthen skills and knowledge in:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Numeracy
  • Digital Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Study Skills

to help prepare for the next step (PLAR and OSSD Credits, St. Louis Certificate Programs, Employment, Post-Secondary Schools/Programs, Apprenticeship or greater independence).

Programming is individualized to meet a student’s goals. Core graduates have successfully moved on to credit programs, PSW, Hair, Post secondary programming, employment, volunteering, apprenticeship …. The sky is the limit!

Student Support

Student Support is available for St. Louis Correspondence, Core Essentials, Personal Support Worker students who are needing a little extra assistance in understanding course concepts, navigating D2L or building the skills and plans needed to be a successful independent learner.

Click here to access Student Support for Correspondence.

Staff List

  • Jaime Sobotka, Program Manager
  • Tracey Renon, Administrative Assistant
  • Dina Amorim, Intake and Assessment and PSW Essentials Instructor
  • Monique Benedetti, CorE Instructor
  • Stephanie Brubacher, CorE Instructor
  • Heather Lee, CorE Instructor
  • Nicole Pyszka, CorE Instructor

Important Dates for CorE Essentials

CorE Essentials Term Dates

Registration opens in early September and continues until late June. Intake is continuous from September 8, 2026 to the final day of classes, June 10, 2027. The CorE Essentials office closes on June 18, 2027.

Contact Us

For more information about CorE Essentials, please contact Tracey Renon, Administrative Assistant:
Phone Number: 519-745-1201 x238
Email: Tracey.Renon@wcdsb.ca 

Funding

This program is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).

Get SET Wordmark