Mission Statement
The mission of Brandon Literacy Council Inc. is to empower individuals by providing them with opportunities to improve their skills, which include adult literacy and adult learning center programming, thus allowing them to participate more fully in life.
Vision Statement
Our vision is that residents of Brandon and area will have full, equal and immediate access to opportunities, which include adult literacy and adult learning center programming. This will aid in developing essential and life skill competencies necessary for improved health, education, employment, economic standing and full social engagement resulting in overall better quality of life for families and the community.
BRANDON LITERACY COUNCIL INC. (BLC) COVID-19 UPDATE:
Brandon Literacy Council Inc. is committed to serving our learners to the best of our ability during this time of unease. Teachers and instructors will continue to:
- Support learners by telephone, email, remotely, and at the classroom
- Support goals as determined at intake
- Provide work packages (assignments)
- Monitor and assess progress
In-Class Learning:
Learners may attend the classroom on a drop-in basis starting Monday, January 18, 2021. Learners may choose to attend in the mornings (9:00 am to 1:00 pm) OR afternoons / evenings (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm / 8:00 pm). Once a choice is made, the learner must continue attending in that cohort (i.e. time slot).
MORNING COHORT
Monday to Friday | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
AFTERNOON / EVENING COHORT
Monday and Friday | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday | 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Remote Learning:
For learners not comfortable with in-class learning, tailored work packages along with teaching supports via video conferencing, email, and telephone are available. Please contact BLC for more information.
Contact Information:
Please contact 204-729-9964 or Paterson.Lana@blcbrandon.com or info@blcbrandon.com if you have any questions or concerns, or check out our website at www.blcbrandon.com.
Take Care and stay safe!
Sincerely,
BLC Employees and Board of Directors
IF YOU FEEL ILL, STAY HOME.
If your symptoms are characteristic of COVID-19, contact Health Links at 1-888-315-9257.
Below are some additional websites with significant information:
- Government of Canada: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update
- Province of Manitoba: COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus
- Prairie Mountain Health: Prairie Mountain Health
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- World Health Organization (WHO): Coronavirus