Manitouwadge, Contact North Wants To Help You
Education goes a long way
Contact North is here to help you reach your potential.
Living in a small community doesn’t mean that education is not available. With Contact North’s distance education technology, you can study right here in Manitouwadge, either from our centre or from home.
Restructuring and the changing job market lead many to consider retraining or new career paths. You can take a specific course to reach a certain skill level, or you may wish to complete one of the many certificate or diploma programs available. Contact North works with Ontario’s colleges, universities, and essential skills organizations to bring you a wide variety of programs and training opportunities. Full-time programs being offered this fall 2011 include Business Administration, Law Clerk, Office Administration, Personal Support Worker, Recreation and Leisure Services, and Social Service Worker, just to name a few.
Some worry that they have been out of school too long or that their past grades won’t get them into the program they want. There is no need to be intimidated. Our staff is ready to help you navigate the system. If you need to complete your GED or if you want to take basic skills training, we can help you access the necessary courses. For those who are ready to dive into a complete program, note that the entrance requirements for mature students at most colleges and universities are different from those for a student coming fresh out of high school. Admission can often be based on work and life experiences since leaving school.
How to finance one’s studies is a major question for students of all ages. Being able to remain in the community, perhaps working while studying, can help alleviate some of the financial stress. We can also help you locate other sources of funding, from OSAP to scholarships and bursaries.
At Contact North, we want to help you achieve your goals. To explore and discuss your options, please contact Elizabeth Wheadon @ 807-826-3327 or manitouwadge@contactnorth.ca or visit www.contactnorth.ca.
