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Education
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- Educational Programs for Nonprofit Professionals
- Education-Oriented Foundations
- Educational Resources
- Literacy
- Post-Secondary Institutions
- Private Institutions
- Research and Policy
- Social Services Education
- Special Needs Education
- Specialty Education Institutions
- Worklife Transition Training
Education-Oriented Foundations
- AFS Interculture Canada
An educational movement that promotes global education and intercultural understanding through quality exchange programs for youth and adults. We offer school base programs for youth and volunteer work/internship opportunities abroad for young adults.- Awdal Development Organization
A nonprofit organization based in Canada. Its main objective is to promote the creation of region-wide schools in Awdal State (including Gabiley district), and enhance the quality of education in the region.- CAMRT Foundation (National: Ottawa, ON)
The CAMRT Foundation strives to assist in advancing medical radiation technology in Canada. It achieves this goal by providing financial support for educational endeavours related to the field.- ChariTREE Foundation (The) (National: Bowen Island, BC)
The ChariTREE Foundation's mission is to help the planet by creating and supporting tree planting projects designed to benefit kids, teach kids about nature, and empower kids to take steps to protect their planet.- Cornélius Brotherton Foundation (Regional: Gaspé, QC)
The foundation is dedicated to promoting and supporting access to post-secondary education for young people in the territory of the Gaspé peninsula and the Magdalen Islands.- Earth Challenge Foundation
The essence of the Earth Challenge Project is to empower children to be responsible stewards of the Earth and active, thoughtful participants in society, by uniquely integrating the environment and curriculum.- Equitas - International Centre for Human Rights Education (National: Montreal, QC)
Formerly the Canadian Human Rights Foundation, Equitas works for the advancement of equality, social justice and respect for human dignity in Canada and around the world through transformative human rights education programs.- Fondation des amis de Vanier
- Foundation Western (Local: London, ON)
Foundation Western is an independent charitable foundation established and governed by graduates of the University of Western Ontario. The foundation invests alumni donations and distributes income earned for the benefit of the university and its students.- GoodLife Kids Foundation (National: London, ON)
GoodLife Kids Foundation’s mission is to inspire kids to want to be fit and healthy. Kids are encouraged to be fit, eat right and feel good through a variety of health promotion programs, including a healthy living website for kids.- Mon Sheong Foundation
The Mon Sheong Foundation is a Canadian registered charitable organization, dedicated to the promotion of Chinese culture, heritage, language and philosophy through caring for the elderly, encouraging the young and providing programs and services in response to the needs of our communities. In addition to a modern facility for seniors located in downtown Toronto, the foundation operates a successful heritage school, youth group and health centre.- Noia Lifelong Job Skills Foundation
The foundation's purpose is to research, develop new learning job skills courseware using a self or assisted coach learning methodology and offer scholarships to poor students.- Northern Secondary School Foundation
A charitable organization formed to generate donations and bequests. We are also responsible for allocating the funds raised in an equitable manner to strengthen, enhance and enrich the academic experience or Northern students and staff.- Safe Drinking Water Foundation (National: Saskatoon, SK)
The foundation's mission is to promote safe drinking water, increase awareness of health concerns, and act as a catalyst to ensure that appropriate action is taken. It has four environmental education programs: Operation Water Drop, Operation Water Flow, Operation Water Spirit and Template for Change.- Saskatoon Preschool Foundation
Saskatoon Preschool Foundation advocates for and supports access to quality preschool programs for Saskatoon children through the establishment of a permanent endowment fund.- Schools for Asia Educational Foundation (International: Abbotsford, BC)
A small, grassroots organization aimed at helping third world students make a positive difference in their communities by equipping them with interpersonal and technical skills, critical thinking, and a desire to serve others.- SEAS Foundation (National: Richmond Hill, ON)
The SEAS Foundation offers scholarships for post secondary education to students who will be the future leaders of their cultural community. We strive to preserve the heritage of students through scholarships and our community programs.- S.I.G.N. Foundation (National: Mississauga, ON)
The S.I.G.N. Foundation is a registered charity whose main purpose is to help students from all age groups in attending a private elementary school, post secondary education institutes, academies, a private secondary school, or a religious educational institute with the help of scholarships.- Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation (UCEF) (National: Toronto, ON)
UCEF is a registered Canadian charity that supports Ukrainian Catholic education through a variety of endowments, funds, and programs including professorships, scholarships, and grants for publication of scholarly religious books, etc.- Westland Foundation Inc.
The main focus of the Westland Foundation is to raise funds for its Education Fund. The Education Fund finances a Scholarship Program which is used to assist Inner Winnipeg students with their first year's tuition while attending post-secondary institutions.
Educational Resources
- Advocate For Appropriate Special Education at School (AFASE) (Regional: Pickering, ON)
AFASE at School provides special education advocacy and consulting services to parents and guardians who have exceptional children. They are empowered by current, customized information that enables them to articulate their children's needs to school board administrators in a way that is both assertive and collaborative.- Afrocentric Homeschoolers Association (International: Peterborough, ON)
Seeks to dispel racist myths, self-destructive beliefs, and the propogation of stereotypes through self-education. Although for homeschoolers, it is also open to families endeavouring to adopt anti-racist knowledge for the preK - 12 period of learning.- Canadian Association of Student Activity Advisors --- CASAA
Works to promote and develop student leadership and student activities within Canadian schools.- Canadian Network for Third Age Learning --- CATALIST
A bilingual, Canadian network of organizations that foster third age learning through shared knowledge, expertise, research, and resources.- Citizens' Environment Watch (Regional: Toronto, ON)
Citizens' Environment Watch protects nature by investigating pollution in our air, land and water. From hip waders to workshops, Citizens' Environment Watch is the leading organization in Ontario equipping people to make a difference in their community.- Community Empowerment Collective Society (International: Victoria, BC)
The society creates, edits, produces and distributes training material for community workers and their trainers and coordinators to encourage the empowerment of low income communities and assist them to move toward self-reliance and sustainable development, with a focus on least developed nations.- Creative Problem Solving Society
CPSS works to develop and enhance the opportunities for creative thinking and creative problem solving in children and youth in BC. We teach young people the skills to find imaginative paths to problem solving, enabling them to positively and effectively deal with life and employment challenges.- Fored BC
A 75-year-old nonprofit environmental education association that helps teachers and students understand the cultural and economic values of our environment. Our national award-winning magazine, Landscapes, is one of our most popular learning resources for teachers and students.- Groupe de Recherche et d'Intervention Sociale gais et lesbiennes (GRIS-Montreal) (Local: Montreal, QC)
GRIS-Montreal works to demystify homosexuality in the secondary schools, colleges and universities of the Montreal area. We want to support a better knowledge of homosexual realities and to facilitate the integration of gays and lesbians in society.
Le Groupe de Recherche et d'Intervention Sociale gais et lesbiennes (GRIS-Montréal) a pour mission de démystifier l'homosexualité dans les écoles secondaires, les cégeps et les universités de la région de Montréal. Nous voulons favoriser une meilleure connaissance des réalités homosexuelles et faciliter l'intégration des gais et lesbiennes dans la société.- Inside Education (Regional: Edmonton, AB)
Inside Education's work connects formal education to science, development and environment issues. They offer curriculum-based programs related to Alberta's forests, energy and water resources, including: student field trips, classroom presentations, resource materials, and teacher professional development workshops.- Learning for a Sustainable Future
A Canadian nonprofit organization whose mandate is to work with educators from across Canada to integrate the concepts and principles of sustainable development into the curricula at all grade levels.- Media Awareness Network
Offers practical support for media education in the home, school and community and provides Canadians and others with information and "food for thought" on our fast-evolving media culture. It's also a place where educators, parents, students and community workers can share resources and explore ways to make media a more positive force in children's lives.- MusiCan (National: Toronto, ON)
MusiCan’s mission is to ensure that children in Canada have access to a comprehensive music program through their schools. MusiCan includes Band Aid musical instrument grants, the MusiCan Teacher of the Year Award, scholarships and other music education initiatives.- People for Education (Regional: Toronto, ON)
People for Education is a parent-led not-for-profit organization that provides information about current issues in education, supports parents through its website, newsletters, and telephone line, and publishes an annual survey of programs, services, and resources in Ontario schools.
- South Island Learning Community (SILC) (Regional: Vancouver Island, BC)
SILC's goal is to offer formal provincially articulated adult upgrading courses in a blended online and face-to-face model in partnership with community learning centres.
- Stage Kids - The Edu-Tainment Company (Regional: Toronto, ON)
A registered charitable organization formed in 1986 for the purpose of communicating valuable life lessons to young adults, ranging in age from eleven to seventeen, through the medium of professional musical theatre.
- Wellington County Learning Centre (Regional: Wellington County, ON)
Provides residents of the county with a vital learning service, and with information about literacy issues. Programs and services are key community resources that allow anyone the opportunity to maximize their ability to learn.- York Catholic District School Board (Regional: Aurora, ON)
The York Catholic District School Board serves one of the fastest growing areas in North America - the Regional Municipality of York. Its vision is a Catholic learning community of collaborative partners, called to serve one another by being committed to and accountable for quality learning by all.
Private Institutions
- Albert College
- British Columbia Christian Academy (Local: Port Coquitlam, BC)
BCCA provides a Bible-based, Christ-centred education that inspires each student to pursue excellence in spiritual growth, academics, athletics, fine arts and service to others.- John Calvin Christian School (Local: Guelph, ON)
Founded in 1961, John Calvin Christian School is an elementary school from JK to Grade 8 for families who want a quality education by certified teachers incorporating a faith perspective with the provincial guidelines. The school has no church affiliation and is directed by a board of parents.- Lambton Christian High School
A Christian high school (9-12) offering quality Christian education to the Sarnia-Lambton community for 30 years.- Orangeville Christian School (Local: Orangeville, ON)
Orangeville Christian School seeks to honour God by providing excellence in academics, conduct, knowledge, and service; and applying these disciplines in the development of mature Christian youth.- Rosseau Lake College
A co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades seven to OAC. With 3500 feet of waterfront and a 53-acre campus, RLC offers academic excellence, small class size, rigorous athletics and outstanding outdoor education programs.- Sarnia Christian School
A Christian elementary school (JK-8) offering quality Christian education to the Sarnia-Lambton community for 50 years.- St. Michael's College School
Founded in 1852 by the Basilian Fathers, the college stands as Ontario's only independent Catholic school for young men. The school offers students in grades 7-OAC an enriched, liberal arts, Catholic education complemented by a diverse number of co-curricular programs.- Venta Preparatory School
Founded in 1981 near Ottawa, Venta is a small, co-educational day and boarding school for students in grades 1-10. Since its founding, Venta has been a superior alternative to the large school classroom.
Research and Policy
- Canadian Federation of University Women
A voluntary, nonpartisan, non-profit, self-funded bilingual organization of 10,000 women university graduates. CFUW members are active in public affairs, working to raise the social, economic, and legal status of women, as well as to improve education, the environment, peace, justice and human rights.- Canadian Parents for French
- Institute for Global Ethics Canada (National: Vancouver, BC)
IGE Canada's mission is to promote ethical behaviour among Canadians and institutions (through research, public discourse, and practical action) so that shared moral values increasingly shape our relationships, determine our decisions, and guide our actions both nationally and global.- Mad River Institute for Political Studies (National: Creemore, ON)
Uses education and advocacy to promote the public good, expand democratic measures, increase government responsibility, encourage higher standards of conduct, find innovative ideas to deal with problems, and assist people regarding their place in the political process.- People for Education (Regional: Toronto, ON)
People for Education is a parent-led not-for-profit organization that provides information about current issues in education, supports parents through its website, newsletters, and telephone line, and publishes an annual survey of programs, services, and resources in Ontario schools.
- Society for Quality Education (National: Waterloo, ON)
A charitable nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the facts arising from research about quality education to policy makers, legislators, educators and the public. We maintain a particular focus on the positive consequences of the introduction of market-like forces in education including charter schools, parental choice, education tax credits, and vouchers.- Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education (SAEE) (National: Kelowna, BC)
The purposes of the society are to promote and conduct research and disseminate significant research papers in respect of issues which relate to the quality of primary and secondary education and to make such papers and research available to the general public; and to educate the general public in respect of issues relating to improving the quality of primary and secondary education in Canada through organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and publications.
Social Services/Community Education
- Calgary Learning Centre (Local: Calgary, AB)
The Calgary Learning Centre provides diagnosis and support services for individuals with learning difficulties, low literacy skills, and attention difficulties such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). The web site also offers easily accessible, free, online seminars.- Canadian Training Institute
- Children of the Street Society (COS) (Regional: Coquitlam, BC)
A nonprofit society made up of citizens of the community concerned with the growing numbers of children being coerced into and exploited within the sex trade. Our main goal is to increase public awareness about the problem by providing education and prevention strategies for youth, their families, educators and service providers.- Community Legal Education Association Manitoba (CLEA)
CLEA is a non-profit organization that provides public legal education services to Manitobans. We believe people must understand the law and the legal system to participate equally in a democratic society.- Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) (Regional: Toronto, ON)
CLEO strives to provide the information needed by low-income and disadvantaged people to understand and exercise their legal rights. It works with other community legal clinics and agencies to develop and distribute legal information that is accurate and accessible to communities across Ontario.- Daytrippers Children's Charity (Regional: Toronto, ON)
A registered nonprofit charity that raises funds to send children from low-income areas in Ontario and beyond on school field trips to recognized educational and cultural institutions. Daytrippers is entirely run by volunteers and 93 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to fund bussing and admission costs for trips.- Discovery Centre (Local: Kitchener, ON)
A full service learning resource centre providing tools and techniques for children and families to experience success and joy in learning. It offers tutoring, study skills, learning styles profiles, workshops, assessments, counselling, a resource library and more.- English Language Tutoring for the Ottawa Community (ELTOC) (Local: Ottawa, ON)
ELTOC provides home tutoring for adult immigrants who cannot attend regular English programs. Once a week, students receive free, one-on-one instruction in their homes by volunteer tutors. Emphasis is given to practical English skills that allow newcomers to integrate into Canadian life.- Family Life Theatre (FLT) (Local: Sault Ste. Marie, ON)
An educational and awareness program that fulfills two purposes. It provides and promotes education, prevention and awareness of various social issues and develops and produces dramatic presentations that will address these social issues in a unique and highly interesting manner.- Future Possibilities (Regional: Thornhill, ON)
A registered, charitable organization whose mission is to empower children to think boldly, communicate powerfully, act generously and live joyfully. This is achieved through specialized KidCoaching programs that enable the children to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and life skills, while inspiring them to contribute positively to their communities.- Gabriel Dumont Institute
The dole educational representative of Saskatchewan's Métis people, offering a wide variety of adult basic education, vocational, technical, and university programs.- Grimsby Co-operative Preschool (Local: Grimsby, ON)
Our co-operative's goal is to provide a positive preschool experience that allows the children to develop a sense of self in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.- High Park Initiatives (Local: Toronto, ON)
Dedicated to preserving High Park by providing environmental education to children. Our programs use the park as our classroom and our goal is that our programs will be part of the curriculum for every school across the GTA within 5 years.- India Rainbow Community Services (Local: Mississauga, ON)
Provide services for integration into Canadian society and works to meet the social services, training and health needs of the Peel immigrant community. Services are provided to new immigrants through language and job search training, abused women, youth, seniors, diabetes education, day program for people with long-term care needs, housing support for mentally ill, and parenting.- Inverness County CAP Network Society (ICCNS) (Regional: Port Hood, NS)
Provides computers, access to the Internet, and training and skills development for communities on Western Cape Breton Island.- Kings County Learning Association (KCLA) (Local: Kentville, NS)
A nonprofit coalition of individuals and organizations that addresses the learning needs of adults who require assistance achieving their personal learning goals.- Manitoba Safety Council (Regional: Winnipeg, MB)
Dedicated to making Manitoba safer by providing quality safety education, training, information and services. We offer seminars and courses in driver improvement, industrial and road safety, occupational health and safety, and community safety.- Nokee Kwe Occupational Skill Development Inc. (Regional: London, ON)
Founded on Aboriginal principles, this organization encourages and supports self-determination and personal development through individualized workplace preparation, life skills and vocational training.- Parent Education Network (Local: Toronto, ON)
PEN offers practical parenting solutions in multi-week courses, single evening workshops, referrals, & community networking. We are "parents helping parents" develop tools and skills to meet the challenges of raising children. Our lively, participatory classes encourage problem-solving and new ideas.- Self-Esteem Network of Hamilton (Local: Hamilton, ON)
The Self-Esteem Network of Hamilton is a non-sectarian, charitable organization that offers courses and workshops to the general public or organizations on various aspects of self-esteem.- Simon Fraser University Community Education Programs
Central to the University's involvement is the belief that communities themselves know best what they need; that the role of the university is to foster development, supply some of the resources needed so the communities can move forward, and act as a catalyst for social change and personal transformation.- Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada (SEVEC) (National: Ottawa, ON)
SEVEC is a leader in the field of student exchanges and educational travel in Canada. As a national charitable organization, it is dedicated to increasing young Canadians' knowledge of Canada and its people through the firsthand experience of an exchange or educational travel. SEVEC was selected as the recipient of the Association for Canadian Studies Award of Merit for 2004.- Youth Technology and Mentor Program (Local: Toronto, ON)
The Youth Technology and Mentor Program offers computer training to children in grades 6, 7 and 8 from disadvantaged families. The program helps children gain computer skills necessary to succeed in the classroom of today, and sets the foundation for long-term skills needed to prepare them for the workforce.
Special Needs Education
- Canadian Helen Keller Centre (CHKC) (National: Toronto, ON)
CHKC provides free training in skills of daily living and technology to individuals who have become Deaf-Blind. These programs help individuals to increase and maintain their independence and autonomy, access services in the community, and decrease isolation.- Centra Cam Vocational Training Association (Local: Camrose, AB)
Centra Cam was founded in 1979 as a not-for-profit organization with a mission to help people with developmental disabilities through training and skills development. The association has expanded to also provide services and employment opportunities through our programs and businesses.- Deep River Science Academy (DRSA) (Local: Deep River, ON)
The academy's mission is to encourage talented high school students to pursue careers in science and engineering. DRSA offers a six-week summer program that lets students test-drive a scientific career in leading Canadian laboratories and earn academic credits while they do it.- Fraser Academy School
- Hanen Program (The)
- Janus Academy (Local: Calgary, AB)
The Janus Academy was established in Calgary in 1997 to operate as an accredited independent private school to meet the unique educational needs of school-aged children with autism. The goal of the Janus Academy is to provide an intensive individualized educational program for each student.- Kohai Educational Centre (Local: Toronto, ON)
Provides individualized education and behavioural interventions for the most fragile and challenging learners and their families.- Landmark East School
An international day and boarding school in Wolfville, Nova Scotia for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder.- Learning Disabilities Association of Mississauga
Provides a level playing field of opportunities and services for children and youth with learning disabilities on a grass root level as well as the key people who guide their development: families, education professionals and service providers.- Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Gifted Children
- Ontario Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (ONBIDA) (Regional: Aurora, ON)
The Ontario Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is committed to informing, educating and supporting individuals with dyslexia, their families, and the communities that support them. ONBIDA maintains a help line and a resource list of service providers, provides fact sheets and information, organizes an annual educational conference and conducts public information sessions.- Renfrew Educational Services
Offers inclusive educational programming for typically developing children and for children with special needs from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. Children with special needs receive programming from on-staff therapists. Tutoring and fee for service therapy available.- Third Academy (The)
A fully accredited private school for students with special learning needs. Our mission is to provide quality education by creating a positive, success-oriented learning environment for children with special needs.
Literacy
- ABC Canada
A national non-profit literacy organization, in partnership with business, labour, educators and government, focused on public awareness programs and helping the private sector to establish workplace basic education programs.- Beat the Street
BTS is a literacy program of Frontier College for street youth and homeless adults in downtown Toronto. The program reaches out to youth on the streets, as well as working with homeless and marginally housed adults, psychiatric survivors, those with substance abuse issues and youth under the age of 16 in detention centres and group homes.- Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network
Our mandate is to generate, integrate, and disseminate bias-free scientific research and knowledge that is focused on improving and sustaining children's language and literacy development in Canada.- Centre AlphaPlus Centre
Canada's largest provider of information and resources for adult literacy. Our goal is to provide information, resources, and support services to practitioners working in the Deaf, Native, Francophone, and Anglophone adult literacy streams.- CODE
Founded in 1959, it is dedicated to supporting literacy and education in Africa and Central/South America. It sends books sent overseas, supports fledgling local publishing in 26 languages by providing desktop training and workshops for publishers, authors and illustrators, supplying paper and equipment, and providing. training and support to teachers and librarians in remote areas.- Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (Regional: British Columbia)
A group of 17 communities working together to help people increase their literacy skills and love of reading. Each community has its own set of programs specific to the needs of that particular area. Each of these rural communities works together to share funds received, resources, and information in an open forum.- Dartmouth Literacy Network
A community-based, volunteer, nonprofit organization which addresses adult learning needs by providing tutoring support for Dartmouth, NS-based adults who want help with basic reading, writing, spelling, math and/or computer skills. Part of our mandate is to increase public awareness on literacy issues.- East York Learning Experience (EYLE)
A community-based literacy program offering free one-to-one tutoring in reading, writing and/or basic math to English speaking adults. EYLE serves East York, west Scarborough and parts of east Toronto.- EPIC (Educational Program Innovations Charity) (Local: Cape Breton, NS)
The mission of EPIC is to crystallize the advancement of marginalized learners through innovative educational project initiatives and program collaboration.- Frontier College
- Independent Learning Centre (ILC) (Regional: Toronto, ON)
The Independent Learning Centre offers a suite of English and French distance education resources to Ontarians of all ages. Our educational services and credit courses enable students to earn a diploma, upgrade skills, and achieve academic and career goals anywhere, anytime, and at their own pace.- Laubach Literacy of Canada
A national non-profit volunteer organization that is committed to raising the literacy level of Canadian society. Our trained tutors work with people to improve their basic and functional skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, numeracy and other life skills.- Learning Centre for Georgina (Local: Keswick, ON)
A nonprofit community-based agency that provides cost-free adult literacy training. Our mission is to help adults improve their basic reading, writing, spelling, and math skills.- Licensed to Learn (L2L) (Local: North York, ON)
L2L's mission is to train and certify student tutors to provide informed academic help not otherwise available to large numbers of students who are academically at risk, underachieving, or new to the English language.- Literacy Alberta (Regional: Calgary, AB)
Literacy Alberta is a provincial not-for-profit organization committed to a fully literate Alberta. We support people involved in literacy activities, and influence public policy. Our services include the Literacy Help Line (1-800-767-3231), professional development training, an extensive resource library, student speakers' bureau, and a regional network linking people throughout the province.- Literacy Council York-Simcoe (Regional: Newmarket, ON)
A nonprofit community-based agency that provides free adult literacy training. Our mission is to help adults improve their reading, writing and math skills. We provide one-to-one, small group and computer assisted tutoring. We offer inexpensive basic computer training to all community members.- Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador (Regional: St. John's, NL)
A grassroots network of individuals and community-based groups committed to advancing literacy and lifelong learning in Newfoundland and Labrador.- Literacy Unlimited (Local: Pointe Claire, QC)
Helps people attain their literacy goals by providing trained volunteers for free personalized tutoring in reading, writing, and numeracy, in an atmosphere that is flexible and supportive for learning.- LiteracyWorks (Local: Winnipeg, MB)
LiteracyWorks provides essential literacy skills to enhance people's self-sufficiency and quality of life. Students are adults and youth in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and the program provides one-on-one tutoring using volunteer tutors.- Movement for Canadian Literacy
A national non-profit organization representing literacy coalitions, organizations and individuals from every province and territory. Since 1978 MCL has worked to provide a national forum for provincial and territorial literacy organizations to work together to ensure that every Canadian has access to quality literacy education. MCL also supports the development of a strong movement of people and organizations involved with adult literacy education, and speaks on behalf of the adult literacy community.- National Adult Literacy Database
- Oakville Literacy Council (Local: Oakville, ON)
A nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to providing adults 19 years of age and over with free one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, and basic math.- Peel Literacy Guild (Regional: Brampton & Mississauga, ON)
Provides free literacy training to English-speaking adults. Its mission is to build a literate community, one person at a time. Volunteer tutors are always welcome and three tutor training programs are held each year.- Pencils for Kids (International: Markham, ON)
Pencils for Kids strives to give every child the opportunity to dream. As a not for profit grass roots organization, they believe in the power of creating connections through small scale projects. Pencils for Kids focuses on one community at a time lifting children from poverty through education.- Project Literacy Kelowna (Local: Kelowna, BC)
Project Literacy Kelowna's mission is to help adults achieve their fill potential at work, home, and in the community through free individualized instruction. This is achieved by offering a confidential one-to-one tutoring service for adults with low literacy skills.- PTP Job Solutions (Regional: Toronto, ON)
A nonprofit, free service designed for any literacy or language client who does not have a post secondary education. We offer 1-on-1 or small group support for a client who is actively looking for work, has difficulties with reading, writing and language skills and requires additional support using existing HRDC job search interventions.- Raising Readers Literacy Program (Local: Toronto, ON)
We are a nonprofit children's library and reading centre, offering programs from infants to teens. Raising Readers is a place where children can share an enthusiasm for stories, books and poems, and where they can sustain an interest in reading by being encouraged to respond to stories through art, music, drama and discussion.- Saskatchewan Literacy Network
Our mission is to promote and support literacy in Saskatchewan through public awareness, sharing information, providing literacy training, and building partnerships between learners, practitioners, communities, and the government.- Spelling Bee of Canada (SBOC) (National)
SBOC is an educational organization that encourages youth, parents, teachers and the community at large to participate in the education process.- Vancouver International Writers Festival
One hundred authors and 12,000 readers converge for discussions and readings on Granville Island. Spreading the Word, VIWF's education program, offers programs for schools in French and English and free author visits and event tickets for inner city schools.
- Victoria READ Society (Local: Victoria, BC)
At the Victoria READ Society, professional remedial teachers help children, youth and adults bridge barriers to learning and gain confidence in their reading, writing, math and study skills. Individualized programs. Small classes. Supportive, caring environment.- World Literacy of Canada
Promotes international development and social justice in South Asia and Canada through the funding of community based programs that emphasize literacy and nonformal education. Particular attention is given to the needs of disadvantaged women.
Specialty Educational Institutions
- Arts for Children of Toronto (Local: Toronto, ON)
Working with social service agencies, schools and community groups, Arts for Children offers scholarships, outreach programs and teacher training in visual art, drama and music. Our mission is to be a leader in providing high quality arts experiences to children, regardless of their financial circumstances.- ArtStarts in Schools
A unique, BC-based non-profit organization providing a range of programs and services for young people, artists, educators, programmers, parent and community organizations.- Arts Umbrella
A leading visual and performing arts institute for young people, 2-19 years of age, Arts Umbrella introduces young people to theatre, dance, painting & drawing, sculpture, architecture, movie making, animation and more.- Calgary Suzuki Strings Association (Local: Calgary, AB)
A nonprofit, volunteer run organization that serves a community of teachers, students, and families involved with string instruction using the Suzuki Method approach. We provide educational, performing, and social opportunities as well as teacher training.- Canadian Institute of Entrepreneurship (National)
CIE is an academic professional association that is dedicated to promoting education in entrepreneurship. It offers the CIE academic designation in partnership with Canadian post-secondary institutions.- Central Abbotsford Community School (Local: Abbotsford, AB)
A middle and secondary school with a special emphasis upon the belief held by residents and staff in the value of community involvement. A community school integrates the local school with the neighborhood that it serves and strives to involve local residents in a variety of ways.- Centre for Rural Leadership (Regional: Guelph, ON)
The centre's mission is to develop and support exceptional agricultural and rural leaders by creating life-long learning opportunities and delivering premier educational programs.- Civic Garden Centre
Ontario's gardening education and information centre. The CGC has inspired generations of gardeners from green beginners to seasoned professionals, and for over 40 years this volunteer-driven charity has been a leader in public education in horticulture, gardening and allied environmental issues.- Dundas Valley School of Art (Local: Dundas, ON)
An independent, nonprofit art school which has provided visual art education to the Hamilton-Wentworth region since 1964. Part-time and full-time program include classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, printmaking and art history. Students range fr om age 3 to seniors.- EcoSource Mississauga (Local: Mississauga, ON)
An innovative environmental education organization serving youth, adults, and families in Mississauga. EcoSource strives to increase environmental sustainability through proactive programs dealing with consumption, waste reduction and other key environmental issues in the community.- Educo Adventure School (Regional: 100 Mile House, BC)
Offers wilderness-based and community-based experiential education programs to create positive change in individual youth and adults, schools, organizations and entire communities. Educo also helps develop and support community-based programs that encourage healthy communities and youth empowerment.- Evergreen Theatre
An award-winning team of actors, scientists and educators who explore Alberta science curriculum with high energy, interactive musical theatre programs. They bring theatrical life to such science concepts as water, waste & our world, endangered species & spaces, electricity, forest & trees.- Foundation of Newman Theological College and St. Joseph Seminary (Local: Edmonton, AB)
Newman Theological College, a Roman Catholic School of Theology, educates laity, religious, and ordained ministers for service and leadership to meet the needs of the Church in Western Canada. Its partner, St. Joseph Seminary, trains and forms future diocesan priests.- Gaia Centre (Local: Haliburton, ON)
The Gaia Centre is a not-for-profit, educational and retreat facility. All programs, speakers, and events promote sustainability through a new spirituality of work. We are committed to raising consciousness regarding the connection between the work we do for a living and the living planet.- Gestalt Institute of Toronto (GIT) (Local: Toronto, ON)
The GIT is a not-for-profit, private educational institute specializing in experiential group learning in the Gestalt method of psychotherapy. One-on-one therapy sessions are also available with our faculty and post-graduate students.- Gregorian Institute of Canada (GIC) (National: Dundas, ON)
Undertakes research and education to promote the study and performance of Gregorian and other western chant repertoires in Canada.- Hollyhock Leadership Institute (Regional: Vancouver, BC)
The Hollyhock Leadership Institute empowers current and emerging environmental and social change leaders through leadership and skills training that nurture creativity and spirit. We also offer convening and facilitating support to causes and organizations to help them increase their impact in the world.- Huntsman Marine Science Centre (HMSC) (Regional: St. Andrews, NB)
Through research and education, the HMSC will enhance knowledge and provide the leadership necessary to achieve sustainable development and effective management of the coastal environment.- Inner City Angels (Local: Toronto, ON)
A charitable arts education organization dedicated to providing quality and affordable art opportunities in diverse and innovative ways for children and youth who would otherwise have little opportunity for such.- Interact Alternative Learning Centre (Local: Montreal, QC)
We believe that having children interact in a natural play setting helps them to carry over new strategies learned to the school playground, classroom, home, and other places. We provide a place where children feel free to be themselves, to try out new ways of dealing with things in a safe environment, knowing that they are respected and liked.- iSisters Technology Mentoring Inc (Local: Ottawa, ON)
Provides technology learning opportunities for women in need through partnerships with other nonprofit organizations that support the target group.- Leadership Vancouver (Local: Vancouver, BC)
Leadership Vancouver prepares emerging leaders from all sectors with the specialized knowledge, skills and access to powerful networks that make world-changing journeys possible.- L’École Montessori des 4 Vallées (Local: Chelsea, QC)
Healthy living, respect for the natural world and outdoor recreation are an integral part of the curriculum of this Montessori school. Inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy of child-centred education, the school’s instructors employ a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the needs of each child.- Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts (Regional: Winnipeg, MB)
Established in 1984, the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts is an independent, nonprofit school of music. The Conservatory offers quality individual lessons and group instruction to students of all ages from beginner to advanced levels.- Nalanda College of Buddhist Studies (Toronto, ON)
A nonprofit, post-secondary institution for the systematic study of Buddhism. We offer certificates and diplomas (Buddhist Studies; Meditation; Dharmic Care). The vision of the college is to help build a community of better human beings.- Niagara International Children's Society School of Decorative Painting (Regional: Ancaster, ON)
The NICS School of Decorative Painting offers courses in mural painting and specialty finishes for unemployed and underemployed visual artists in Canada. Recognized by HRSDC and painting industry.- Ongiara College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Regional: Ridgeway, ON)
Ongiara College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion is committed to developing long-term master practitioners who work in harmony with HeavenEarth and can apply the Dao - which is also the art of medicine - to their own lives, to their patients and to their wider communities.- Pui Ying College (Local: Vancouver, BC)
The goals of the society are to provide social and educational services to people in the local community. The services provided by the college include educational programs, Chinese language schools, and interest groups such as calligraphy and a gardening club.- School of Toronto Dance Theatre
For more than thirty years, the School has been training and educating modern dance artists who have been inspired by the passion and physical power of the human body in motion.- Suzuki String School of Guelph (Local: Guelph, ON)
The Suzuki String School of Guelph is a nonprofit, charity that provides lessons in violin, viola and cello using the Suzuki method (the mother-tongue approach) to children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old. Our school cultivates a nurturing, positive atmosphere where children can succeed in their musical journey.
- Victoria Conservatory of Music
A music school for the whole community. It offers instrumental and vocal instruction, theory, composition, music therapy, and orchestras and ensembles. The Conservatory welcomes students at all ages and levels, including young children and adult beginners. The Conservatory also offers professional programs in performance and teaching.- International Network on Personal Meaning
INPM is a multi disciplinary network of researchers, practitioners, students, and lay people interested in promoting health, spirituality and peace through research and applications of the transforming power of personal meaning.- Youth For Understanding Canada
YFU Canada is a non-profit, charitable, volunteer based organization that provides six-week, semester and year programs for Canadian high school students ages 15 to 18 years. On semester and year programs, students live with a host family and attend school in their host country.- World Inter-Action Mondiale (WIAM) (International: Ottawa, ON)
With a focus on youth, WIAM builds awareness and involvement on social justice issues, both north and south, through the use of film, radio, and the Internet.
Worklife Transition Training
- Canadian Centre for Skills Development (National: Toronto, ON)
Canadian Centre for Skills Development is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization established in 2003. It aims to provide high quality training and skills development, including pre-employment preparation and support, career counselling services, literacy and English language programs, all with the objective to lead clients to successful employment.- Career Station (National: Ottawa, ON)
A not-for-profit career and work centre providing career and personal counselling, job search/interview strategies, resume creation and critique, etc.- CARES (Local: Toronto, ON)
At CARES we offer opportunities to develop skills and acquire the education that will allow individuals to regain productive lives after a setback. CARES delivers programming leading to educational, life/job skills development and employment opportunities in a safe, non-judgmental environment with flexible scheduling.- Central Nova Industry Education Council
- Centre for Education and Training (CET)
CET is the largest provider of training, education, and career resource services in the Peel Region.- Citizen Action Group (Local: Hamilton, ON)
An employment assistance organization with 32 years of service. We provide help with job search strategy, resumes, a resource room (online computers), job placement, and employer contact. These are just a few of our services to the community.- City of Toronto's Business Development Centre
Assists entrepreneurs in the formation and development of enterprises so that those ventures grow into successful job-creating businesses. TBDC provides office suites, business advice, and training for entrepreneurs during the early stages of their businesses.- Community MicroSkills Development Centre (Regional: Etobicoke, ON)
A nonprofit organization that provides training, settlement, employment and self-employment services to individuals, with priority to the needs of immigrants, visible minority, low-income people with a specific focus on services to women in Toronto and surrounding areas.- Enterprise Centre
Works to realise the full potential for assisting business ventures by encouraging entrepreneurial values and providing support programs and services.- Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISS) (Regional: Vancouver, BC)
Provides settlement, community, English-language training, and employment services to immigrants, refugees, and students in Canada.- Independent Learning Centre (ILC) (Regional: Toronto, ON)
The Independent Learning Centre offers a suite of English and French distance education resources to Ontarians of all ages. Our educational services and credit courses enable students to earn a diploma, upgrade skills, and achieve academic and career goals anywhere, anytime, and at their own pace.- MCC Employment Development (Local: Calgary, AB)
A community economic development (CED) organization that offers hope and opportunity to people living in poverty. It operates CED programs in four key areas: business development, financial literacy, technology access, and trades training.- Nokee Kwe Occupational Skill Development Inc. (Regional: London, ON)
Founded on Aboriginal principles, this organization encourages and supports self-determination and personal development through individualized workplace preparation, life skills and vocational training.- ONESTeP
Provides membership and services to nonprofit, community-based training organizations that sponsor projects to help unemployed people prepare for, return to and/or maintain employment. They provide more than 450 programs throughout Ontario to more than 108,000 people annually.- Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres (OAYEC)
Supports and advocates for the development and delivery of youth employment services in Ontario. It has a strong member network of more than 60 youth employment centres across the province.- PTP Job Solutions (Regional: Toronto, ON)
A nonprofit, free service designed for any literacy or language client who does not have a post secondary education. We offer 1-on-1 or small group support for a client who is actively looking for work, has difficulties with reading, writing and language skills and requires additional support using existing HRDC job search interventions.- Skills Canada - Ontario (Regional: Kitchener, ON)
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the development of youth and the prosperity of industry in Ontario. Through its partnerships in education, industry, labour and government, it is helping young people brighten their futures and industry strengthen theirs.- Skills for Change
A nonprofit agency providing information and training to immigrants and refugees to assist their entry into the workforce and participation in the wider community.- St.Catharines Employment Help Centre (Local: St. Catharines, ON)
Offers employment counselling, resource area, workshops, training subsidies, and programs designed for unemployed and underemployed adults.- Tradesway
A gateway for students, educators, community agencies, and other skilled trade stakeholders in Peel region and across Canada to find information on skilled trades, apprenticeship programs, unions, training institutes, government, community colleges, businesses, and job search sites.- Tradeworks Training Society
A non-profit society dedicated to providing unemployed youth at risk with job and life skills training and support to secure employment. TRADEWORKS is located in Vancouver's downtown eastside where many of its clients live. Our aim is to provide youth with skills, training and knowledge to enhance their quality of life and foster sustainable independence.- Turning Point (Regional: Richmond Hill, ON)
Turning Point is a youth employment initiative providing outreach and support in Southern York Region. Youth employment advisors assist youth (ages 15-30) to develop short and long term education and employment goals into a realistic and manageable plan, while providing individualized support along the way to achieving these goals.- WALL Network (National: Toronto, ON)
The cumulative research generated by the WALL research network will provide a better understanding of current learning practices, processes and environments, and contribute to the production of valuable resources for instructor training, workplace innovation and government initiatives.- Women's Enterprise Skills Training
WEST is a non-profit registered Canadian charity located in Windsor, Ontario that exists to provide training for severely employment disadvantaged visible minority women in order to improve their employability in the workforce or to further their education.- YMCA Career Development and Learning Center
We are dedicated to the personal growth and the creation of healthy individuals and communities by providing opportunities for employment planning and preparation, training and life long learning.- Youth in Motion (National: Toronto, ON)
A national Canadian organization dedicated to helping youth "live their best life" by designing and implementing motivational and educational career programs.
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