Get the Extra Help You Need

Tutoring services are an excellent resource for enhancing various skills. With the help of a tutor, individuals can strengthen understanding in areas of interest, boost confidence, and build on essential learning skills. Tutoring provides a more individualized approach that allows for a personalized learning experience. Finding the right tutor for you starts with deciding which area of study you would like assistance with. Common areas of interest for tutoring are:

• Language Skills

• Reading/Writing

• Maths

• ESL

Adult continuing education centers, schools and privately-run organizations often offer tutoring services.

The Renfrew County District School Board’s continuing education service is an excellent place to start: RCDSB Continuing Education.

Training & Learning Centre of Renfrew County: The centre provides upgrading in reading and writing, but also offers help in areas such as math, communication, computer and online skills! Classes and workshops are free and depending on the course, they are offered both online and in person, individually and in a group setting! Some free courses include: 

Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve Certification: 

New curriculum coming soon! 

Customer Service and POS System: 
Offered in a group or online! Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course. Learners will gain confidence in dealing with the public as well as effective communication skills. These Include greeting techniques, tone, body language and active listening. Additionally, participants will learn problem solving skills, understand the importance of their image, and if needed receive hands on experience with the POS machine. 

Soft Skills Training (5 Units online)

1. Workplace Communication 

2. Teamwork 

3. Personal Management 

4. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking 

5. Professional and Skills Development