Programs for Adult Learners
Our current programs are listed below.
To register, you can:
- Fill out a registration form by clicking the link
- Call the Learning Centre at 780-778-3691
- Stop by in person at 4907 51 Avenue in Whitecourt
If you would like to learn more about our programs, please fill out our "Adult Learner Interest" form.
*Support may be available to help with costs, transportation, or technology. Contact the CALP team at the Learning Centre to find out more.
Courses:
Charts, Graphs and Infographics (Online Workshop)
- Common types of tables, charts and graphs including:
- Line or bar graphs
- Pie charts
- Scientific of technical diagrams
- How to find and interpret the information in the charts, graphs and tables
- What infographics are, and how to read them
- Tips and tricks on how to spot misleading information in charts and graphs
Location: Online
Dates: January 13
Hours: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $25.00
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/039bBwZZK8
Persuasive Writing: Paragraphs, Essays, Emails and Letters (Online Workshop)
This workshop will help you understand and build the basic patterns used to write strong paragraphs and persuasive essays.We will discuss:
- tips for writing a good paragraph, essay, email or letter
- how to write a strong opening paragraph, or "thesis statement"
- how to organize your ideas and supporting evidence
- how to write a strong closing or "conclusion" paragraph
- using opinions and facts to make your argument
Location: Online
Dates: January 16
Hours: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $25.00
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/L1JLQg0xjz
CAEC Prep Study Group - Get Ready for the New GED or Trades Entrance Exam
Join our study group twice a week to brush up on your math, reading, writing and study skills.
Participants can work at their own pace, on the materials that are most relevant to their own education goals. Whether you are planning to go back to school, write the new CAEC exams, start an apprenticeship, or just get ahead at work, you will have a tutor and team to support and cheer you on along the way!
In this program, we will focus on:
- Math foundations
- Whole numbers
- Math facts
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication and Division
- Fractions
- Integers
- Ratio, Rates and Percentages
Our tutors can also help you with:
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- Develop skimming and scanning strategies
- Identify main ideas and supporting details in written texts
- Identify and explain compare and contrast relationships in texts
- Make inferences based on facts and background information
- Organize ideas in a systematic way for writing non-fiction and persuasive texts
We will also help you with:
- Confidence in learning
- Time management
- Study skills
- Test taking and managing test anxiety
Enjoy a relaxed learning atmosphere with a small group, and an instructor who tailors the sessions to your needs and your pace.
We meet Mondays and Thursdays
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
*Financial assistance may be available. Ask us about payment plans and subsidies!
Location: 4907 51 Avenue, Whitecourt (across from Rainbow Restaurant)
Dates: January 13 - March 27
Cost: $250.00 (includes printed and digital workbooks and resources)
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/qTGTzncQiu
NEW - CELPIP Foundations (CLB 2-3)
We will help you build and use new vocabulary, learn about Canadian conversation in community, at work and in daily life.
Our teacher will also help you with your pronunciation, grammar and idioms (Canadian expressions).
This class is for adults who speak English at about a CLB level 2 - 3.
Location: 4907 51 Avenue, Whitecourt
Dates: February 4 - March 11
Hours: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Cost: $100.00
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/acEDt7pZvc
NEW - CELPIP Prep Course (CLB 4-5)
This CELPIP Prep class is for adult learners who speak English at or near a CLB level 4-5.We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and use practice exams to help prepare you to get the best score possible on the test.
The group will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: 4907 51 Avenue, Whitecourt
Dates: February 17 - March 26
Hours: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Cost: 150.00
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Bv3TpQtLre
Coffee and Connections: English Conversation Cafe (for Newcomers and Oldtimers)
Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a chance to build connections and meet new people.This new weekly group is a time to relax, have fun, share stories and practice speaking and listening in English.
Everyone is welcome! Whether you grew up speaking English, are just starting to learn, or want some practice in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, please come join us.
There is no cost to attend, but we ask that you please RSVP by filling out our registration form below.
When:
Wednesday afternoons
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Location: 4907 51 Avenue, Whitecourt (across from Rainbow Restaurant)
Dates: Starts on Wednesday, January 15
Cost: FREE
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/zj3LaUUzBf
Basic Computer Bootcamp Level 1 (Winter 2025)
Bring your own laptop or use one of ours!
These sessions are designed for people learning Windows PCs, Microsoft Word, and basic email functions.
We will cover the following topics:
- Basic Knowledge of Computers
- Important vocabulary
- Common hardware and accessories
- Operating systems and applications
- File Management
- Types of computer drives and pointing actions
- Basic file management
- Copy, move, delete, and rename files/folders
- File explorer and searching
- Word Processing
- Create a document
- Save, retrieve, and print documents
- Formatting a document (fonts, margins headers, footers, etc.)
Wednesday afternoons
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: 4907 51 Avenue, Whitecourt (across from Rainbow Restaurant)
Dates: January 15 - February 19
Hours: 10:30 - Noon
Cost: 200.00
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/PDzbG5q5MB
Tech Talk: Smartphones and Tablets (Winter 2025)
Bring your own tablet or smartphone - Apple or Android!
Friday mornings
10:30 am - 11:30 am
(No class on January 31)
Location: 4907 51 Avenue, Whitecourt (across from Rainbow Restaurant)
Dates: January 17 - February 28
Cost: 100.00
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/gdYjmkkvf5
Foundations for Learning: MATH (online anytime with in-person tutoring)
With a mix of online lessons and exercises, support from a NorQuest College instructor AND a tutor here in Whitecourt, these courses will give you the flexibility to work at your own pace, and get all the help you need along the way.
Choose the course that's right for you:
- Pre-Trades Math and Science Preparation Foundations
- Pre-Algebra Math Foundations
- High School Math Prep Foundations
When: Open start date
This "online anytime" course takes most people 10 - 14 weeks to complete.
Where:
In person tutoring available by appointment at
Whitecourt Community Adult Learning Centre
4907 51 Avenue, Whitecourt
Don't have a computer? Ask about our Chromebook lending program!
To Register:
Email: calp@norquest.ca
Call: 780-778-3691
Text: 780 220-6460
Location: Blended (online and in-person)
Registration Deadline: Open Entry
Cost: $312.75
Registration Link: calp@norquest.ca
One-on-one Tutoring
Adult students (18 years and older) are paired with a trained tutor who can help you improve your reading, writing, math, or help you with basic computer and digital skills. Tutoring for new speakers of English (ESL/ELL) is also available.Each tutor and student pair will work one-on-one, at their own pace, on your goals in reading, writing, math or English Language Learning.
Gain confidence, develop and strengthen your skills at your own pace, and open doors to new learning, community and employment opportunities.
New participants are always welcome!
To Register:
Email: calp@norquest.ca
Call: 780-778-3691
Text: 780 220-6460
*If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please see the "Become a Tutor" page for more information.
Hours: 1 - 2 hours a week for at least 6 months
Cost: FREE
To register for a course call or text us at 780.220.6460, email us at calp@norquest.ca or fill out our Adult Learner Interest form.
Our Programs:
Adult Literacy (Reading, Writing, Document Use)
Want to improve your reading or writing? Need to feel more confident understanding and filling out forms?
Work one-on-one with a tutor, or join a small informal group to improve your literacy so you feel more confident to:
- Read and understand important safety information, policies and procedures, fill out forms or take on more responsibility at work
- Read with your kids, grandkids and other important children in your life
- Understand and fill out forms for school, doctor’s office, or government services
Math and Numeracy
Whether you want to improve your math skills to help out with homework, manage your family budget, or you need it for work, the CALP at NorQuest can help.
We can offer classes or pair you with a tutor to build your skills and confidence with:
- Whole numbers, addition, subtraction
- Multiplication, and division
- Fractions and decimals
- And more!
English Language Learning
The Community Adult Learning Program at NorQuest can help you improve your English. Work one-on-one with a tutor, or join a small informal group to:
- Practice your conversational English
- Learn English for the workplace
- Study English to help you connect with your community (school, doctor, government, volunteer opportunities…)
High School Equivalency and Trades Entrance Readiness
Are you thinking about going back to school? The Community Adult Learning Program at NorQuest can help you set yourself up for success.
- Work one-on-one with a tutor, or join small informal study groups to practice and improve the skills for learning you need to get ready for a return to formal education
- Go back to the basics to build your foundational math, reading and writing skills
- Take an onlie course with face-to-face personal support at our Whitecourt Learning Centre. Find the right combination of online, independent study, and personal support to prepare you for your next steps
See yourself here.
Through career-focused education and exceptional student services, we create opportunities for people from all walks of life that will have a lasting impact on Alberta and its people. At NorQuest, we aim higher and go further to ensure your success and that you have the skills to enhance the quality of life for you, your family, and your community.
We welcome you at any stage of learning to find your place here.
We are always looking for people who are interested in helping adult learners
Become a Tutor