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akville Hydro‘s former administration building on Trafalgar Road will soon be used to enlighten people in an entirely different way. Beginning next month, the familiar twoâ€"storey edifice will house the new Adult Learning Centre (ALC), a high school for adults which will offer everyâ€" thing from free adult basic eduâ€" cation to career counselling, lanâ€" guage instruction and computer training. Operated by the Halton Roman Catholic School Board in conjunction with Sheridan College, the Centre will also provide English As A Second Language (ESL) classes for new Canadians, in a teacherâ€"directed setting geared to the adult learnâ€" er. The flexible nature of the school curriculum will enable some students to take ESL classâ€" es and other courses during weekdays in the same semester, according to Nancy Quinn, coâ€" ordinator of the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program operatâ€" ed by the Regional Municipality of Halton, and ESL program supervisor. ‘""The basic premise is to get the person more workâ€"ready," she explains. "Many of our clients have good work experience and eduâ€" cation in their home country, but they lack Canadian experience. Canadian employers demand extremely high qualifications, but they also want Canadian experience, so it‘s a bit of a Catchâ€"22." Rob Ciarlo, ALC viceâ€"presiâ€" dent, says his teachers appreciate the special needs of adult learnâ€" ers, and are looking forward to the Centre‘s first semester. "They understand the appreâ€" hension that many adults face when they decide to return to school," he says, noting that while behavioral problems are less of a concern with adult stuâ€" dents, they come equipped with their own personal challenges. Students must be 18 years of age or older, or 17 years and out of school for at least one year. They car be referred to the Centre by various community agencies including Sheridan College, Canada Employment Centres, The Halton Multicultural Centre and local j social agencies. Students with a lot of work experience may qualâ€" ify for maturity credits, and those with special training may ADVERTISING FEATURE By Stephanie Henderson Adult Classes include: * Painting * Drawing * Stained Glass * Pottery Children‘s Classes include: * Painting (several medias) * Pottery * After School Drawing Classes begin week of September 12th, 1994 Registration will be taken by mail, in person, or by phone, Mondays Tuesdays, 104 Please call the Oakville Art Society for more information. Telephone: (2905) 827â€"5711 be able to shorten their requireâ€" ments with equivalency credits. Adult learners will also have the option of registering as fullâ€" time or partâ€"time students. The Adult Learning Centre will offer Grade 11 and 12 genâ€" eral level courses during weekâ€" days and on Monday and Wednesday evenings, including a coâ€"op program and some indeâ€" i _ .L hn 4 io. _ Afiroditemcti . . 0 " e Smitty Colouring contest winner will be chosen on Aug. 19th. Prize is a $250 library of Children‘s books. e Name the Bunny winner will also be chosen On Aug. 19th and win a $250 library IF YOU HAVENT ENTERED THESE CONTESTS, HUrRRY INTO THE STORE TODAY COMPLETE YOUR BALOTS e Free giveaway 10 the first 100 children in the door eac day. e Fill in the coupon below for a chance to win a limited â€" edition print by Canadian Artist, Marcello Febbo print: T Caks 10 o mgar an rheninay n1 stOre "Pink Balloon", * Newly opened in Oakville, come visit us for our GRAND OPENING \ cElesrarion Aug 19,20, 21 e Books for kids of All Ages (including New Releases Bestsellers for Mom Dad) e Massive Selection of Children‘s Books for every reading level and interest e Check out our Fun Play Area â€" complete with Computer CD ROM Setup, T.V., puppet theatre, and colouring area _ _ o1 91y vuoâ€" 12â€" P \C\â€"‘ \NU V : : s C D _ * 1 pMm Meel! 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Most involve coâ€" operative education, and include: accounting and finance, architecâ€" tural, technology, automated office procedures, communicaâ€" tion, community services workâ€" er, computer studies, early childâ€" hood education, environmental management, health services, recreational leadership, small Dink Balloon Drint BALLOT FORM s1 coost BUMPs Titles by RL Stine AUGUST 19,20,21 3 pays ON business, and travel and tourism. An added benefit is free dayâ€" care for students‘ children aged two to six â€" but the little ones must be fully toilet trained. To further accommodate the needs of adult students, the classroom will differ somewhat from the traditional model, Ciarlo says. Wednesday, August "The classrooms will be Opening $ 4 Specia ©4.99 DISNEY CLassic LION KING | Da~ $6 an Reg. ‘6.99 OAK. 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