What’s NEW at Community Education?
Personal Support Worker Program
PSW@dsbn.org
All PSW programs run from September to June
DSBN PSW programs are provincially accredited and taught by Ontario Certified teachers who are R.N.s or R.P.N.s.
Students complete 400 + hours of clinical placements in a co-op setting in addition to in-class teaching time.
90% + employment rate into jobs in the Niagara Region paying $16-23 per hour.
Students can earn a high school diploma while completing the DSBN PSW program. The diploma is closer than you think!
Funding may be available to some candidates through social assistance programs. Contact your caseworker for more information and eligibility.
Payment plans are available for tuition fees.
| Daytime |
Eve / Weekend |
Lifetime Learning Center
535 Lake St., St. Catharines
March 21, 2018 at 1pm
April 18, 2018 at 1pm
May 16, 2018 at 1pm |
Port Colborne High School
211 Elgin St., Port Colborne
March 21, 2018 at 1pm
April 18, 2018 at 1pm
May 16, 2018 at 1pm |
Westlane Secondary School
5960 Pitton Rd., Niagara Falls
March 21, 2018 at 6pm
April 18, 2018 at 6pm
May 16, 2018 at 6pm |
It is important to attend one of the information sessions, no registration is required to attend an information session.
General Interest Courses - Winter 2018
Winter 2018 Registration for General Interest Courses
Register Online
January 8 - 31, 2018
Save $5 by registering online!
Register by mail, phone or in person: ONLY January 15 – 31, 2018
Walk-in Registration: February 5th at 6:00-8:00 pm at site location
The NEW Winter 2018 Learn Explore Discover Guide will be delivered with the free newspaper on January 4, 2018 (Niagara This Week). Look for your copy!
Night School Credit Courses at St. Catharines Collegiate
NightSchool@dsbn.org
Semester Two registration will open up the week of December 25, 2017. Adult Walk- In registration will be Tuesday February 13, 2018 6:00 pm – a guidance counselor will be available to discuss course options for adult working towards their high school diploma, a transcript will be needed to discuss your options.
Welding Certification Program
CommunityEd@dsbn.org
Classes will be held at Grimsby Secondary School and Eastdale Secondary School. February 12, 2018 – June 22, 2018
Information Sessions will be held at Grimsby Secondary School (5 Bolton Ave., Grimsby) and Eastdale Secondary School (170 Wellington St., Welland)
Information Session Dates
Tuesday January 23rd – 7:00 pm
Tuesday January 30th – 7:00 pm
Tuesday February 6th – 7:00 pm
It is important to attend one of the information sessions, no registration is required to attend an information session
Adult and Community Education Services has Moved!
We are now located at:
The Lifetime Learning Centre.
535 Lake Street
St. Catharines, ON, L2N 4H7
Phone: 905-687-7000
We are pleased to be able to offer a variety of programs for learners of any age. Need to finish High School? No Problem. Looking to upgrade some of your credits? We have options. Interested in English as a Second Language (ESL) or having your elementary-aged (SK-Grade8) child learn more about their heritage language? We’re here to help. Looking for literacy, basic skills or employability training? It’s all here – and much more.
Community Education Services provides a wide range of programs in community schools, the Lifetime Learning Centre and other sites in various locations in Niagara Region. Don’t know where to start looking, Check out our Program and Courses Page or our Learn Explore Discover Guide.
W E L C O M E . . .
.....to “LEARN, EXPLORE, DISCOVER” - your guide to meeting your unique learning goals.
LEARN:
Diplomas, skill training, ESL and more!
Join the DSBN community to achieve your personal goals. Whether you want to get your high school diploma, prepare for college or university, improve your English language or literacy skills, or upgrade your training for a new career, there are countless options available to you. We have learning centres across Niagara, so you are sure find the courses that meet your needs close to where you live or work.
EXPLORE:
Looking to learn a new hobby, keep your mind fit or keep your body moving? From cake decorating to website design to hip hop for health, our General Interest courses offer fun and creative ways for you to explore your talents and interests.
DISCOVER:
Can’t find what you need… let us help you. Give us a call, email us, or visit our website -- to keep it simple, we have listed our contact information on a separate web page. Just click on "Staff Contacts". We want to keep in touch with you, so we can meet your needs, and the needs of our community. We can help you learn, explore and discover your potential!
Ed Stavnitzky,
Administrator
Adult, & Community Education