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1270 families helped in 2023.
48% of Canadian adults have low literacy skills.
We're on a mission to change that.
Let us show you how.
Who we are
We believe that literacy and foundational learning affects all aspects of family and community life. We want to strengthen communities by removing barriers to access these opportunities by providing free programming. We want to see Canada as a literate and learning society.
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Video by Alesia Fieldberg & New Shadow Productions
Our commitment to Calgary
Further Education Society's programs are hosted throughout Calgary by our program partners and cover a variety of topics that improve literacy and essential skills for the vulnerable populations of Calgary.
Our Calgary Programs partner with over 35 community agencies to deliver 70 to 80 programs to approximately 876 Calgarian families each year.
Grant McEwan Lifetime Achievement Award
Elaine Cairns, FESA Co-Executive Director, is the recipient of the 2024 Community Achievement Award: Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement!
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​The award goes to an individual Calgarian who, over the past 25 years or more, has made significant contributions to the community, as a volunteer and/or professional, that improved the quality of life for citizens or brought recognition to Calgary.
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'PATHWAYS' to meaningful
employment for Indigenous youth
Our 'Pathways' project brings together Indigenous youth and their communities, Elders, mentors, bridging organizations (those that provide job resource and skills training support) and employers to create new and innovative pathways to work in the Tourism and Government sectors.
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