High School for Adults
As a certified Adult Learning Centre, we offer a structured classroom credit program for individuals who would like to obtain their Grade 12 Diploma or require specific courses to apply to a post-secondary institution.
Newcomer Settlement Services
Our Settlement Program, Newcomer Settlement Services, offers services and support for newcomers to Canada needing assistance with settling into their new country and community. We offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and coordinate volunteers to offer one-to-one sessions and Conversation Circles for anyone wanting to improve their English and make new friends.
Employment Assistance Services
We offer direct one-on-one support with job searches, writing resumes and cover letters, and job interview preparation for anyone looking for employment or to further their career. We also offer regular workshops on a variety of job search and employment readiness tips. All services are free and available to anyone living in Portage la Prairie and the Central Plains region.
Portage Work Experience Program
The Portage Work Experience Program is funded provided by Employment and Social Development Canada. This is a youth employment program that provides paid pre-employment essential skills training and work experience to assist individuals between the ages of 15 and 30 to overcome barriers to employment. Participants will develop a broad range of skills and knowledge in order to participate in the current and future labour market, with further education and skills being the key to labour market participation.
Portage Accessible Careers and Employment
Portage Accessible Careers and Employment Program provides employability and skills upgrading as well as supported work experience placements to help participants prepare for, obtain and keep employment. The program provides supports for integrating participants with disabilities or impairments related to mental health, physical health and/or learning disorders, and will also support employers in the Manitoba labour market.
Money Management Training
Through a partnership with SEED Winnipeg, Portage Learning and Literacy Centre has trained facilitators to offer a variety of Manage Your Money workshops to residents of Portage la Prairie and the Central Plains region. We host at least seven of the workshops at our centre, and can provide any of the workshops at locations throughout the community. If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please contact us!
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre has trained volunteers to be able to file your tax return for free, if you meet all criteria of the program. We offer tax clinics starting in March of each year and runs to the end of tax season. Our tax clinics include: by appointment by contacting our office or by drop-off service. Please fill out the drop-off sheet and include this with your tax documents.