Computer Courses

Improve your computer skills. We offer courses in Excel, Simply Accounting, Bookkeeping, and more.

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Family Literacy

Parents are their child’s first teachers. We offer programming to help build parent’s skills in this role.

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GED Prep

This is the time to tackle your GED test. We offer classes, free assessments, and individual tutoring to help you succeed.

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Basic Computer Skills

Are you new to computers and other technology? We can help!

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Safety Courses

We offer a variety of safety courses at EDCLS. Our courses are taught by certified safety instructors. Check our calendar for upcoming courses.

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Ed2Go

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About Us

The Edson and District Community Learning Society works with individuals and organizations to identify and fulfill the learning needs of adults in our community.  As a member of Alberta’s Community Learning Network (CLN), EDCLS seeks to provide a wide range of learning opportunities to the Edson and district area.

-Vera Calvert – Executive Director

Our Environment

EDCLS operates on grants from Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education. This helps us reduce course costs for our participants.

EDCLS is a registered non-profit organization that is governed by a board of directors.

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Contact Us

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Phone: 780-723-6247
Email: edcls@gypsd.ca

Mailing Address: 
#201, 111-54th Street
Edson, Alberta
T7E 1T2

LEARNING WORKS

For adults who want to fulfill personal or employment goals

 

We offer:

  • individual tutoring
  • classroom or computer instruction
  • workplace essential skills training

Essential Skills for

  • GED exams
  • trades exams
  • employment
  • English language exams

Improve your                                              

  • computer skills
  • language skills
  • employment skills
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Our Upcoming Curricular Events

Posterboard
Posterboard
October 2018 – January 2019 Oct 2018 – Jan 2019
Oct
16
Tue
Oct
25
Thu
Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 25 @ 3:00 pm
12:00 pm
Tickets
Sage 50 Accounting – Introduction October 16, 18, 23, 25, 2018 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM $285.00 Edson Provincial Building *Prerequisite:  basic bookkeeping This course covers topics like setup, bills and cheques, customers and invoicing,[...]
Oct
22
Mon
Oct 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
9:00 am
Tickets
Assertiveness  October 22 , 2018 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM $10 Be more confident! Improve my self-esteem! Assertiveness is a way of communicating that can help. Learn how to share your feelings, thoughts, beliefs in[...]
Oct
31
Wed
Oct 31 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
9:00 am
Tickets
Communication and Problem Solving October 31, 2018 9:00 AM -3:00 PM $10 We are faced with many problems every day. Sometimes we get overwhelmed and frustrated, just want to throw our arms up and walk[...]
Nov
2
Fri
Nov 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
Tickets
Coping with Stress November 2, 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 pm $10 How we respond to stressful experiences determined the impact stress has on our life. Topics will include: Where does stress come from? How[...]
Nov
5
Mon
Nov 5 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
8:30 am
Tickets
November 5, 2018 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM This 1-day re-certification is a challenge of the Standard First Aid course content and requires the student to demonstrate essential skills as well as pass the theoretical[...]
Nov
7
Wed
Nov
8
Thu
Nov 7 @ 8:30 am – Nov 8 @ 5:00 pm
8:30 am
Tickets
Standard First Aid Level A & C November 7 & 8, 2018 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM $145.00/ $150.00 Edson Provincial Building Level A – Learn to recognize and provide interventions for life-threatening emergencies until[...]
Nov
13
Tue
Nov
20
Tue
Nov 13 @ 6:42 am – Nov 20 @ 7:42 am
6:42 am
Tickets
MS Excel Level 1 November 13, 15, 20, 2018 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM $185.00 (includes manual) Edson Provincial Building *Prerequisite:  basic computer skills Use Excel to design professional worksheets and charts. Topics include use[...]
Nov
19
Mon
Nov
21
Wed
Nov 19 @ 8:30 am – Nov 21 @ 4:00 pm
8:30 am
Tickets
Mental Health First Aid (12 Hours)  November 19 & 21, 2018 8:30 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 Edson Provincial Building This 12-hour program will improve your mental health literacy, and provide skills and knowledge to[...]
Nov
22
Thu
Nov
29
Thu
Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm – Nov 29 @ 3:00 pm
12:00 pm
Tickets
MS Excel Level 2 November 22, 27, 29, 2018 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM $185.00 (includes manual) Edson Provincial Building *Prerequisite:  MS Excel Level 1 Course objectives: Linking worksheets/files, absolute reference, templates, macros, outlining, sorting,[...]
Nov
28
Wed
Nov
29
Thu
Nov 28 @ 8:30 am – Nov 29 @ 4:00 pm
8:30 am
Tickets
November 28 & 29, 2018 8:30 am – 4:00 pm $125 This two-day course will help you assess/reduce suicide risk. The training explores attitudes about suicide, offers intervention techniques, and provides local resources.
Dec
4
Tue
Dec
5
Wed
Dec 4 @ 8:30 am – Dec 5 @ 4:30 pm
8:30 am
Tickets
Standard First Aid Level A & C CPR + AED December 4 & 5, 2018 8:30 AM – 4:30  PM $145/$150 Recognize and intervene in emergencies until medical aid arrives. Topics include CPR and choking[...]
Dec
12
Wed
Dec 12 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
8:00 am
Tickets
Ground Disturbance December 12, 2018 Time Missing from this Event! $150.00 Edson Provincial Building This is a 6.5-hour program. The first two hours will review Level 1. Level 2 is designed for anyone who is[...]
Jan
10
Thu
Jan 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:30 am
Tickets
H2S Alive January 10, 2019 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM $150.00 Edson Provincial Building This one-day course is for workers who may be exposed to environments where hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is present.  The course covers[...]
October 2018 – January 2019 Oct 2018 – Jan 2019
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Contact Us

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Phone: 780-723-6247
Email: edcls@gypsd.ca

Mailing Address: 
#201, 111-54th Street
Edson, Alberta
T7E 1T2

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