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Learning Centre

Carnegie Learning Centre has been meeting the adult literacy needs of neighbourhood residents since the early 1980s. Presently, it is run by Capilano University as a volunteer-based program prioritizing one-on-one assistance for anyone requiring help with reading, writing, or upgrading. The Learning Centre also offers outreach programs to local Chinese seniors, Oppenheimer Park patrons, and WISH.

Staff: Betsy, Debby, Gary and Lucy 604.665.3013

February staff, class and event schedule [PDF] Staff are off July and August so there will not be a schedule for those months. Volunteers will keep the Learning Centre open most days throughout the Summer.

Tutor Training

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The Carnegie Learning Centre

Tutor training is open to anyone who

likes helping people,
an commit to volunteering in the Learning Centre once a week,
has good reading and writing skills, and
would like to learn or improve their teaching skills.

What will you learn?

Nov 9: An Introduction to Carnegie, our Philosophy and Approach

Nov 16: Strategies and Resources for helping people to read, write and complete high school and other courses.

Nov 23: Strategies and Resources for teaching ESL

Nov 30: Strategies and Resources for teaching computers; Being part of the Learning Centre team

Who are our students? Downtown Eastside residents, seniors, ESL learners and people who want to upgrade their education.

For more information: Come to the Carnegie Learning Centre (on the third floor) and speak to Betsy, Lucy or Debby.

How You Can Contribute

Binders, pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, etc.

Books

Anything purchased from Grass Roots Press would be a welcome donation to the learning centre.

Paper
8 ½” x 11” both white and white with lines and 3 holes.

Volunteer Tutors
to teach people one on one.

Please call 604.665.3013 before making any non-monetary donations.

$ Financial Donations

To learn how to make a financial donation please visit the Donations page.