Did you know the following facts about us?
- Calgary Learns is a granting agency that supports foundational learning for adult Calgarians. We and our member organizations make community-based learning accessible and we celebrate the value of lifelong learning.
- Calgary Learns was formed 40 years ago when the Alberta government issued a Further Education policy designed to promote lifelong learning across the province.
- Originally we were called the Calgary Further Education Council.
- In 1994 we changed our name to the Calgary Community Adult Learning Association (CCALA).
- We became a registered charity in 1996.
- We changed our name to Calgary Learns in 2005.
- Calgary Learns funding dollars are provided through Alberta Advanced Education’s Community Adult Learning Program.
- We have 2 funding streams: Program (annual and renewable) and Initiative (one-time projects)
- We fund innovative programs and projects that support non-credit learning in two learning areas:
- Literacy and Foundational Learning (highest priority)
- Adult Literacy and Numeracy
- English Language Learning
- Foundational Life Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Community Capacity Building
- Complementing, building on, supplementing foundational learning opportunities
- Supporting the development of individuals, families and communities through learning
- Literacy and Foundational Learning (highest priority)
- In 2015 we hired an Indigenous Liaison and began working closely with Indigenous leaders and educators to support and strengthen foundational learning opportunities for indigenous adults.
- Our funding priorities are guided by the provincial Community Adult Learning Program, are further shaped by our community consultations and are aligned with our Strategic Directions.
- We strive to promote, support and celebrate our membership and all those working in the adult learning community.