Literacy Nipissing

Our office will be closed on Monday September 2nd for Labour Day. We hope everyone has a safe and happy last long weekend of the summer!

Literacy Nipissing will be there to meet new faces and to provide information about our services.

Are you new to the area or looking for opportunities to meet people and get involved? Join us on September 14th at Memorial Gardens for an afternoon of fun at the Welcome to North Bay Event.

Friday morning chuckle. Enjoy another northern summer weekend :-)

We are hiring. Check out the listing here: https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Literacy-Nipissing-1/jobs

Time to get some reading done

The CBC Books summer reading list: 45 Canadian books to read this season | CBC Books Need a good book to relax with this season? Check out this list of buzzworthy Canadian titles out right now.

We have a new blog post

Summertime This is the first line of an old song by George Gershwin. I only know the first line of the song and I sing it in my head a thousand times each summer. I really should learn a new song 😊 

Thanks to our bookkeeper for this one :-) Homonyms...too much to bare....or is it bear???????

Quiz time...but this time it is fun. Happy Canada Day :-)

Our office will be closed on Monday July 1st for Canada Day. We hope that everyone has a safe and happy Canada Day.

With an Environment Canada heat warning in place for the next several days for the North Bay area, residents who need an indoor place to stay cool can access city facilities today through Thursday, including Memorial Gardens (sections 1,3,5 and 7) from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Transit Terminal on Oak Street from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additionally, the Gathering Place will be making watering stations available at its location on Cassells Street

Head down to the North Bay Waterfront for Armed Forces Day! Memorial Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Parking will be available at municipal lots 2 and 10 on Oak Street, near the North Bay Museum and North Bay Transit Terminal. Accessible parking will be available at the Waterfront and those attending are encouraged to wear red or blue.
To ensure safety, please be aware that the entire North Bay Waterfront will be a “No Drone Zone" during Armed Forces Day. Residents should also expect extra noise while the CF-18 Demonstration Team takes to the skies.

Armed Forces Day is tomorrow in North Bay. Here is a list of events for the day.

A great job is available at the Parry Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board.

https://npsc.simplication.com/Applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=ee804db2-317d-4409-b8ff-161d213bff95&PAGE=1&locale=en&maf=0

For any questions regarding the application process, please contact us at
[email protected]

Applications will be received via Apply To Education until 4:30 p.m. June 19, 2024

Shawn Fitzsimmons, Chair Paula Mann, Director of Education
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Please contact our Human Resources Department via email at [email protected] or via telephone
at 705-472-1201. Ext. 31219 prior to the posting’s closing date should you require any
accommodation during the recruitment process.
For the protection of its students, the Board requires successful applicants to provide a
satisfactory criminal record check as a condition of employment.
The Board would like to thank all applicants for expressing an interest in this position, however,
only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Hi everyone, we are currently having issues with our phone. If you need to get a hold of us please email [email protected] or call our office cell at 705-471-1021. We hope that everyone is staying cool in this heat.

Exciting news! A replacement has been announced! Coming in summer of 2024, the GED will be replaced by the new Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) The CAEC is for adults who do not have a high school diploma but need an education credential for employment, post secondary or training. More information will be posted as further details emerge. https://ged.ilc.org/

Literacy Nipissing is available to help prepare you for writing the new CAEC, we have preparation classes available for adults age 18 and older in the Nipissing District.

Contact us today at 705-494-9416 or email [email protected] to see how we can help you to prepare for your future.

Literacy Nipissing Literacy and Basic Skills program funded by the province of Ontario through MLITSD

Our office will be closed on Monday May 20th for Victoria Day. We will be open on Tuesday May 21st at 8:30am. We hope everyone has a safe and happy long weekend. 🇨🇦

This week is , be kind to yourself.

Well in that case, why don't you check out the new programs we are offering :-)

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Check out our writing workshop for beginners starting June 4th. Contact us at 705-494-9416 for more details and to reserve your spot today! 18 years or older.

We are offering a Math 101 class starting June 4th. Contact us for more details: 705-494-9416

The Bay Works job fair starts today at 10am until 3pm at the Grande Event Centre https://www.facebook.com/thelabourmarketgroup/posts/pfbid01HqVN23T1L6ZqJ1WaLhM1xySpkxcNLJYjuyCpxUUVzd4GdC4LicDu2h6jQ1qpjcZl

See you at the job fair today!

It's almost here and you don't want to miss one single event :-)

See you at Workforce Week!

Check out the Bay Work job fair that it happening at the Grande Event Centre on Thursday April 25th 10am-3pm. Over 30 employers will be in attendance.

It's National Volunteer Week. We are thankful for our volunteers both past and present who have made a big difference in countless lives over the past 40+ years. We can't do what we do without you! 😄

Attention employers! Don't miss your chance to connect with talent at the Bay Works Job Fair! Register now to attend this hiring event, taking place on Thursday, April 25th from 10am - 3pm at the Grande Event Centre in North Bay. This is your opportunity to showcase your company and meet potential candidates.

Register for this free event at: https://forms.gle/Zk3jF6tt9qxSuF999

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Notice of upcoming closure. Our office will be closed on Friday March 29th and Monday April 1st.🐰 We hope everyone has a safe and "Hoppy" Easter.

Our redesigned website is live! Check out www.literacynipissing.ca to see what's new.