Build Skills for Work, Education and Independence.
Get SET is a free service to help adults 18+ gain skills for employment, education, and independence. It is for learners of all abilities with specialized support for people with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and autism. All services are also offered in American Sign Language (ASL) for the Deaf, Deafened, and Hard of Hearing.
You belong in this program if
- You are 18 or older
- You want a job, better job skills or support preparing for the workplace
- You are working toward your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or postsecondary education
- You want to grow your confidence, social skills and ability to manage day-to-day life
Employment Skills
PLAR, Credit & College Prep
Customer Service/ Cashier Training
American Sign Language
Life & Social Skills
Reading & Writing Comprehension
Digital Literacy; MS Word/Excel
Budgeting & Time Management
What We Do:
Get SET is a free service to help adults 18+ gain skills for employment, education, and independence. It is for learners of all abilities with specialized support for people with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism. All services are also offered in American Sign Language (ASL) for the Deaf, Deafened, and Hard of Hearing.
Who You Are:
- Want to build employment skills or help finding a job
- Want to prepare for your OSSD or post-secondary
- Want to improve your life, independence or social skills
What We Offer:
- In-person classes with up to 10 individuals
- Continuous intake and start date (start as soon as you’re ready!)
- No referral necessary
Course Examples
- Employment Skills
- PLAR, Credit & College Prep
- Customer Service/ Cashier Training
- American Sign Language
- Life & Social Skills
- Reading/ Writing Comprehension
- Digital Literacy; MS Word/Excel
- Budgeting & Time Management
When Does It Start?
Whenever you are ready, start right away!
Locations:
St. Catharines
36 Page St.
(Stokes Building)
Niagara Falls
5690 Pitton Road
(Westlane Secondary School)
Port Colborne
211 Elgin Street
(Port Colborne High School)
Contact:
Email: getset@dsbn.org
Phone/Text: 905-327-7642