Learner Information
We partner with community agencies across Calgary to offer free programs for adult learners. Our programs can help you with literacy, reading and writing, parenting, and more.
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What does a program look like?
Programs are held in-person at partner agencies' locations and online. Programs run once a week and are usually 10 weeks long. Each program has 5-10 learners in the group. Our facilitators work with you to make sure you are comfortable and your learning needs are met.
What programs can I take?​
The programs we offer include:
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Literacy and Parenting Skills (LAPS)
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Indigenous Literacy and Parenting Skills (I-LAPS)
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ESL Literacy and Parenting Skills (ESL-LAPS)
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Reading and Writing Circles
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Books for Babies/Jump Start
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Parent-Child Mother Goose
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Workplace Learning Circles
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Indigenous Workplace Learning Circles
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Parenting After Violence (PAV)
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Indigenous Parenting After Violence (I-PAV)
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First Steps in Financial Literacy
To learn more about our programs, visit Program Information→.
Susie's Story
Hear from Susie, a learner from our Reading and Writing Circles program.
Program Calendar
See what programs we’re currently offering!
If you’d like to join a program, contact us at programs@furthered.ca or reach out to the partner agency listed.
We also run other programs that may not be shown on this calendar—get in touch to find out more about what’s available in your community.​
Contact Us
If you want to sign up for a program or want more information, please fill out the contact form.
You can also contact us:
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403-250-5034