Adult Learning Centre
The Pas Friendship Centre
Box 2638
The Pas, Manitoba
R9A 1M3
Tel: (204) 623-6459
Fax: (204) 623-4268

Program Mission & Objectives:

The Pas Adult Learning Centre opened in 1986 as an adult basic education program. The Learning Centre is administered by The Pas Friendship Centre. Since the program’s inception, participant referrals have moved from being primarily community agency referrals, to some community agency referrals and "word-of-mouth" applicants.

"The primary focus of the program is to: improve their basic reading and writing skills in order to fully participate in the work place; to develop the learners' skills in reading, writing, study skills, interpersonal communication, and math to prepare for entry at the college level; to provide instruction in Phase 1 and 2 for those learners not able to enter the college system at this time; to assist individuals in increasing their employment needs."

Instruction methods include one-on-one tutoring, classroom group instruction and experiential learning. Learner capabilities are assessed by means of an interview. Currently, 18 learners are enrolled in the Learning Centre Program. Other programs or instruction offered either through The Pas Friendship Centre or the literacy program include; life skills, Aboriginal language, GED, college preparation, computer training and job preparation. Reporting to The Pas Friendship Centre, a Literacy Working Group comprised of community members acts in an advisory capacity to the program.

Program Features:

• Although the Learning Centre targets learners at below the Grade 10 level, learners at the community-college level are also referred to the Centre for help in English and mathematics at every level of the program.

• The program employs two full-time staff, both of whom are of Aboriginal descent. Volunteers are also used.