Programs for Adults

Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) serves youth and adults working on goals related to pursuing secondary and post-secondary school goals, obtaining sustainable employment, and becoming more independent. Most LBS offer one-to-one tutoring or small class environments. Learners are taught crucial life skills along with academics to help support the pursuit of their goals.

Beat the Street services include literacy and basic skills training and GED preparation for young adults.
Literacy and Basic Skills (L.B.S.) helps students improve reading, writing, math and digital technology skills so that they can find and keep employment or secure an apprenticeship by having the literacy foundation needed to complete secondary school or equivalent (GED). Other successful outcomes include moving into post-secondary school through college and university transition programs, or simply developing skills that contribute to their independence and a greater sense of confidence and self-esteem.
This program also includes pre-GED preparation, which helps participants prepare to write the GED exam. By obtaining a high school equivalency certificate, students are better equipped for further education, employment or apprenticeship opportunities.

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Independent Studies (I.S.) is a Literacy and Basic Skills (L.B.S.) program for adults 18 and over who have developmental disabilities who are working toward greater self-confidence and independence, so that they can explore other educational, employment, or life opportunities.

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Frontier College tutors work one-to-one or in small groups to provide literacy and learning support to adults in a variety of settings. These programs may include computer skills, reading, writing, language, numeracy, and essential skills support.

The Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills Program is designed to complement employers’ existing training systems by focusing on lower-skilled employees who require additional support and training to strengthen their skills and competencies in order to execute their jobs more effectively and efficiently. Instructors from Frontier College are contracted by employers to provide workplace-based literacy, essential skills, and/or academic upgrading programs for their employees on a one-on-one basis, in small groups, or even online. The curriculum is customized for each individual employee’s skill set, tasks and responsibilities while also incorporating overall employment and employer objectives, corporate culture and processes. This results in higher individual and overall productivity, workplace safety, and a more skilled and engaged workforce.