Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Site: e-Channel

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Record #: MET2290
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 30 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone No public telephone number
Website www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/programs/lbs.html

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
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Toronto, ON
Canada
 
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Mailing Address Toronto, ON 
Canada
Physical Access Not Applicable

Agency Information

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Web-based, distance learning option for Ministry-funded Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program
Helps individuals upgrade their skills and reach goals related to:

  • Employment
  • Apprenticeship
  • Secondary school
  • Postsecondary programs
  • Personal Independence

Designated LBS service providers deliver e-Channel distance learning programs, including specialized services available to Aboriginal, Francophone and deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing adults:

Anglophone (English speakers)


Indigenous


Francophone (French speakers)

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program -- College Sector Committee,

  • Students needing to meet admission requirements for specific apprenticeship and postsecondary programs may wish to complete the Academic & Career Entrance (ACE) Program, available at many colleges and also available online

Learners may complete training in a fully remote environment or with a combination of
online and in-person training.
Hours Not applicable
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Adults 19 years and older who are Ontario residents, and whose reading, writing and math skills are below Grade 12
  • specialized services available to Aboriginal, Francophone and deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing adults
    		•
    Application Contact the e-channel general inquiry line for more information or visit the individual service provider websites for more information
    Deaf Learn Now -- email to set up an appointment for an assessment of ASL and written English skills * video chat available by appointment
    Languages American Sign Language, English, French, Spanish
    Fees None

    Categories and Classification

    Youth Main Categories Employment
    Youth Sub-Categories Academic Upgrading ; Adult Literacy
    Service Categories Adult Basic Education ; Adult Basic Education ~ Francophone Community ; Adult Basic Education ~ Hearing Loss ; Adult Basic Education ~ Indigenous Communities ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Francophone Community ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Hearing Loss ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; Distance Education ; Internet Information Resources ~ Literacy Issues ; Sign Language Instruction

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