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Phone Number: (306) 791-6562
Hours of Operation: ACERT is opened Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30
 The Adult Centre for Employment Readiness and Training (ACERT) of the Regina and District Food Bank is a member of the Community Services Village. The ACERT provides people with programs and support services that focus on the development and application of personal life skills and essential employment skills. By striving to provide a healthy environment that is both welcoming and nurturing, the ACERT makes learning safe and fun. An array of services and partnerships that span from infant to adult emphasizes the ACERT’s philosophy that “together is better.” The ACERT offers a variety of programs, in partnership with Federal, Provincial and City of Regina Government Departments, the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region, other non profit agencies and Community Based Organizations, The First Nations University of Canada, The University of Regina, SIAST, Regina Public Libraries and with private sector businesses who support the need to assist people in their desire to become full contributing members of the community.
Our Programs
ACERT -The Adult Centre for Employment Readiness and Training is the educational arm of the Food Bank. Programs, classes, events and supports are designed to assist people become independent and self sufficient.
It promises to be an exciting fall at ACERT.
Grade Equivalency Diploma or GED
The GED program will begin September 4. Orientation and intake interviews are scheduled for August 28-29, 2007. The program is 12 weeks in length. Instruction will be offered 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please contact Linda Robinson at 791-6532 for further information.
The Computer Lab
Last spring ACERT entered into a partnership with Industry Canada to offer IC3 computer training, a certification course recognized throughout North America to staff within the Community Services Village, food bank clients and other community members wanting to become more knowledgeable about computers. This is an actual certified course of study that uses a Canadian curriculum developed in British Columbia that dovetails with the IC3 training course. The opportunity to offer this program free of charge to clients runs until February. Please contact Peter Flasko at 790-9607 (mornings only) for further information.
KidsFirst Life Skills Programs
Life skills programs for young moms registered with KidsFirst that build on self esteem, parenting skills as well as promoting health and wellness and good nutrition will continue to be offered throughout the year.
Please contact Dianna Graves, Life Skills Facilitator 791-6536.
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