About Us
Jasper Adult Learning Centre
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Our Vision
Our community champions literacy and embraces lifelong learning.
Our Mission Statement
In Jasper, we provide diverse, accessible, and meaningful adult learning opportunities that benefit individuals and community.
Our Goals
1. Develop our capacity in human resources to serve our learners more effectively.
2. Develop strategies to respond to literacy barriers
3. Identify community lifelong learning needs and integrate results into program design and delivery.
Our Background
Adult Learning in Jasper was founded in 1974 and existed under the umbrella of the Jasper Improvement District (J.I.D.). It is funded by Community Programs, a department of Alberta Learning. In 2005 the name of the department changed to Advanced Education. In 1996, the Adult Learning Council – Jasper Society was formed under the Societies Act while continuing to operate under the J.I.D. In June 2000, the Adult Learning Council became a legal entity unto its own and became known as the Jasper Adult Learning Council (J.A.L.C.). The J.A.L.C. is a stand-alone organization but does continue to receive support in various forms from the Municipality.
What We Do
Adult Learning
By tapping into local resources as well as by bringing in professionals from out of the community, Adult Learning provides a variety of opportunities for non-credit learning to the adult population of Jasper National Park. We hope to encourage lifelong learning in all Jasper residents.Adult Literacy
Provides basic literacy tutoring to adult Albertans wanting to improve their literacy skills for further education, employment preparation or personal reason. In addition, an English as a Second Language program provides opportunities for community members to improve their conversational English language skills. Individualized and/or group study depends on the needs and wishes of the student. This is a volunteer tutor based instruction. Volunteer tutors are at the heart of Adult Literacy.
Who We Are
Staff
Executive Director Ginette Marcoux-Frigon
Program Assistant Erin Pettipas
Board of Directors
Chairperson Leslie DolanVice-Chairperson Caroline Roy
Treasurer Denise Parent
Director Anita Robinson
Director Ursula Winkler
Director Vicki Wallace
Director Melanie Shupe
Director Kristie Wallace
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