

A New Day: Learning, Trust, and Preparing for What Comes Next
Programs for women at Calgary Young Offenders Centre and Adult Female Annex Story by FESA Facilitators Del, Dustin and Russell Our work with the prison system began at the Men’s Remand Centre in Calgary, where we were part of a life skills program that helped participants prepare for release. Since then, we’ve expanded to the Women’s Remand Centre, where we’ve been facilitating programs since 2023. We work from a simple belief: everyone deserves a second chance. Each week, we


Learning by Doing: Bow Valley College Practicum Students Make a Lasting Impact at FESA
Learning comes to life when students have the chance to step into real-world settings and make a difference in their communities. This...


Building Skills Together: One Learner's Story from the ESL Reading & Writing Circle
Discover insights from one of our learners about their experience in the ESL Reading & Writing Circle hosted at the CCIS!


FESA Learner Stories: Celebrating Learner Accomplishment
Discover the heartwarming impact of FESA's Calgary programs through our learner's stories.


Highlighting the Heartwarming Moments from the FESA Mother's Day Celebration
We held a special Mother's Day Celebration in collaboration with the Manchester Community Impact Centre and The City of Calgary


Building Bonds Through Singing: A FESA Learner Creating Connections with Her Child
The programming the Further Education Society of Alberta (FESA) provides to the various communities in Calgary have a long-lasting impact...


How the Manchester Homework Club Supports Students After School
See how the Manchester Homework Club supports students after school, providing a safe space for learning, growth, and fun activities.


Recognizing Excellence: Celebration of Learning Award Winners!
Every year we like to celebrate the dedication of our learners and the commitment and contributions of our partners to literacy and...


FESA Learner Story: Mehdi H
Throughout the Summer, WINS has been hosting a weekly Reading and Writing Circle at their Beltline Community Hub. The Reading and Writing...


JF's Journey with the Jumpstart Program
Meet JF, she is a mother of two -- a 5-year-old and a 5-month-old. Eager to learn more about how she could support her children's...











































