Welcome to STEP
(Skills Training and Employment Preparation Program)
The STEP Program is a training program funded by the Ministry of Immigration, Labour, Training and Skills Development and works with Employment Ontario
The STEP Program helps adult learners build skills for a better future. STEP’s free programs prepare learners to successfully transition to employment, apprenticeship, obtain their OSSD or upgrade their skills to attend college or university.
Our Services Include:
- Free individualized training
- Continuous intake (learners can enroll in STEP classes at any time of the school year)
- In class and online courses
- Supportive instructors to guide learners as they work towards their goals
Goal Paths
Learners can set goals and work towards improving their skills in the following areas:
Employment
- Explore and gain the skills to secure employment.
- Learn career specific skills to advance in your career or find a new job.
Apprenticeship
- Receive support to explore Apprenticeship opportunities.
- Build skills to enter an Apprenticeship program.
Post-Secondary Preparation
- Build your academic skills to prepare for post-secondary.
- Research and select the right college or university program.
- Learn how to apply to college or university.
Secondary School Credit
- Strengthen the skills you need to complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
- Prepare for the Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) Assessment, you may be closer than you think to graduation.
Independence
- Develop skills to help with your everyday literacy needs.
- Learn to use a computer, fill in forms, email and read memos.
- Build skills to volunteer in your community.
How Can STEP Help You?
Essential Computer Skill Courses
- Improve your digital skills to gain employment, help transition to a new job, attend a post-secondary program or be a volunteer in your community.
- Build skills to become proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet, email applications and using mobile devices.
Pre-PLAR preparation for TR Leger School
- Math, Science, History, Geography, and English PLAR preparation.
- Bridging with TR Leger School of Adult and Continuing Education to offer support and assist learners with the transition to credit courses.
Occupational Courses
- STEP offers many occupational skill-based courses that include certificates upon completion.
- These courses cover skills required by employers in selected fields.
Examples of some of the Occupational Courses:
- Office Assistant
- Daycare Assistant (prepare for ECE College Program)
- Supply Educational Assistant (prepare for EA college program)
- Essential Skills for Trade Helpers
- Food Counter Attendant
- Commercial Cleaner
- Health Care Worker (PSW prep course)
- Landscaping
- Retail Associate
- Grocery and Shelf Stocker
- Retail and Customer Service
Independence and Personal Growth Courses
- Nutrition
- Building self esteem
- Developing a growth mindset
Testimonials
Here is what our students have to say about us:
- “Literally changed my life, I mean changed my life completely. No other single thing in the last 10 years has done so much for me, than learning the basic computer skills you need to move forward in this world.”
- “My Instructor has changed my life! I’m now in my second year of college doing the early childhood education course and I’m loving it!”
- “I would not have been able to do this without the skills and knowledge I got in the STEP classroom, I am now ready to look for a job in a totally different field of work that I have always wanted to do.”
- “I truly feel blessed to have gained the foundation I needed to successfully complete my post-secondary goals.”
- “There is understanding here that many of us have not experienced in past educational environments. I feel my instructor has patience that will help prepare me and build up my confidence to be prepared for the moments in the future when there might not be the “patient support” there is here at TR Leger.”
- “This program gave me a good working knowledge of what to expect in the modern working world.I would like to thank my Instructor for helping me through it all and helping me to get my self-confidence and self-esteem back.”
- “I completed several computer courses and the Essential Skills Clerical Course. I am thrilled to say I now have a new job working in my desired field and in my community!”