

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


Story Time with Calgary Police: A Year-End Celebration Full of Curiosity and Fun
Join us for a heartwarming year-end event in Calgary, where kids enjoyed an afternoon of fun and learning with Constables Simon and Chad!


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.


What do our literacy and essential skill programs look like?
At FESA, we offer free programs across Calgary (and across Canada) that help with literacy, reading and writing, in combination with...


Practicum to Summer Student - Thomas' Journey
We first met Thomas when he joined FESA as a practicum student; he was completing his Social Work Diploma. Thomas impressed us with his...


2022 Summer FESA Events Recap
It has been a busy summer for everyone at the Further Education Society of Alberta. In Calgary and online, we have been hosting a variety...


2022 FESA Family Events So Far
Throughout the year, the Further Education Society of Alberta (FESA) is holding a variety of family literacy events in Calgary that...


FESA Facilitator Stories: Albert Ankahmah and Amelia Haynes
Working with FESA has been a very good experience, especially being at the Calgary Remand Centre. When I was first offered the...


FESA Learner Story: Financial Literacy Students
One of our most requested and attended programs is our Financial Literacy program. Learners from all walks of life want to improve their...


FESA Facilitator Stories: Beibei Lu
Beibei Lu has been running FESA's virtual Rhyme and Story programs for a little more than one month. It’s a very new experience for the...











































