Academic and Career Entrance (ACE)

Academic Upgrading

An academic upgrading program designed to help participants prepare for post-secondary education, pre-apprenticeship training, apprenticeship with an employer or the GED Preparatory Program. Offered in partnership with Seneca College and the Labour Education Centre (LEC).

What to expect

Instruction in the following

  • reading, writing, math, science and computer skills
  • pre-GED preparation
  • self-development/self-management
  • one-on-one support to help students develop realistic pathways to further training, education, or sustainable employment
  • *Note: Please contact us to find which components are currently being offered.

Special features of this program

  • Seneca College student card and access to the college
  • an alternative, community-based option for those requiring flexible, individualized, learner-centered programming to attain the requirements to enter pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship or post secondary training
  • a seamless, user-friendly delivery of services to vulnerable and under-represented adults
  • transportation support for those who are eligible
  • earn the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate upon completing four ACE credits

Who is eligible?

  • adults 19 years of age and older
  • who want to prepare for college entry, pre-apprenticeship training, or work as an apprentice or the GED preparatory program
  • who need help with upgrading reading, writing, math and computer skills
  • who are motivated and able to commit to a part-time program

Program duration

  • Program duration is based on individual needs and goals.
  • Up to 12 hours of instruction per week.
  • Classes will be held in the evenings – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00

How to enroll

Please call for more information or to set up an appointment.
East Centre 416 510 3266

Our East training centre is easily accessible by TTC – see our contact page for maps.