ESMV Literacy Network offers Adult Learning Programs, CAEC prep classes, employability and skill-building workshops, digital literacy courses, and so much more! Did you know that all of our programs and classes are FREE? Our classes run from September to June and you can start at any time. Flexibility is our middle name!
Start Date: Any time between September and June.
Locations: Sheet Harbour, Middle Musquodoboit, Musquodoboit Harbour, Porter’s Lake.
The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) is a new high school equivalency program developed in collaboration with provinces and territories across Canada. The CAEC provides Canadian-made education credential that meets industry standards as a replacement for General Educational Development (GED). The CAEC will provide a reliable indicator of Canadian adults’ level of educational achievement for employers, post-secondary institutions and others. Passing GED test scores from the 2002 Canadian GED Test Series will be recognized for test exemption (and count towards the new assessment) until May 2027. A maximum of 4 subject tests may be exempt. Nova Scotia will start CAEC testing in Summer 2024.
You can take the CAEC tests if you:
live in Nova Scotia
do not already have a GED or high school diploma
are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, permanent resident applicant with a work permit or protected person as defined in Section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
are 18 or older
are not currently in school
There are 5 CAEC tests. The subjects are:reading
writing
math
science
social studies
Because you are worth it! Achieving your CAEC, or continuing your education, can increase your confidence, self esteem and your pay wage. Invest in yourself!
Try something new. If you’re tired of doing the same old thing, education can open doors for you. Follow your dreams!
Set a good example. Children learn and do what they see. Help your kids to continue learning and to value education by showing them that you do too!
Start Date: Any time between September and June.
Locations: Sheet Harbour, Middle Musquodoboit, Musquodoboit Harbour, Porter’s Lake.
Tech Connect is a digital skills program focused on building proficiency with essential workplace apps. Whether you’re new to tools like Google Workspace, Canva, Zoom, or Office 365, or looking to improve your existing skills, we offer beginner to intermediate level courses that can help you feel more confident and capable in a modern work environment. Join us to enhance your digital toolset and stay connected in today’s digital world.
Start Date: Any time between September and June.
Locations: Sheet Harbour, Middle Musquodoboit, Musquodoboit Harbour, Porter’s Lake.
Our Essential Skills programming is designed to empower you with learning opportunities that matters in your life. We can support you in gaining the training, knowledge, and skills needed to participate fully in your community, at work, and in school.
Start Date: September, January, April (specific dates depend on location)
Locations: Sheet Harbour, Middle Musquodoboit, Porter’s Lake.
This fun and innovative 12-week program is designed to increase your digital knowledge by using Chromebooks and other devices and introduces adult readers to audiobooks, and e-readers while exploring culture, history, travel, current events, food, and more through the lens of the selected books. The group will also get to try new recipes together, eat, journal, chat, and share. Print copies of the books will be available as well.
Start Date: Any time between September and June.
Locations: Sheet Harbour, Middle Musquodoboit, Musquodoboit Harbour, Porter’s Lake.
Family Literacy is all around us and in almost everything we do. At ESMV Literacy we know that we never stop learning, no matter how young or old we are. Teaching kids in your life how to make a box of Kraft dinner – that’s family literacy. Showing your granddad how to take a video with his phone – that’s family literacy. Watching your daughter read to her baby cousin – that’s family literacy. Learning to garden, crochet, play an instrument – that’s family literacy. Even having a fun game night with friends is family literacy in action! We are here to support and encourage family literacy in our communities and to offer engaging events, workshops, and programs for all learners.
Start Date: Any time between September and June.
Locations: Sheet Harbour, Middle Musquodoboit, Musquodoboit Harbour, Porter’s Lake.
We received funding from the Family Literacy Initiative Endowment Fund to support this fun and interactive literacy program. We have included community partners, Sheet Harbour Library, Sheet Harbour Parks and Rec, Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Center and Eastern Shore Family Resource Association, to help us achieve our goals of introducing reading and writing to children ages 3-6. Jolly Phonics includes helping parents and caregivers understand how to include fun phonic activities in their day to day interactions with their children through sound, song and play. Reach out to us or one of our community partners; to ask about program schedules and how to sign up.
