Continuing Education
The following sites are links to lifelong learning opportunities. In addition, be sure to check out the computer training classes available here at the Library, as well our online computer training tutorials.
CanLearn - Lifelong Learning
Developed by the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and Canadian learning and career development organizations, CanLearn is a trusted source of interactive and comprehensive information and services designed to help individuals save, plan and pay for lifelong learning opportunities.
Edmonton Life Learners Association
A volunteer organization in partnership with the University of Alberta, Edmonton Life Learners Association (ELLA) offers a variety of non-credit courses to adults 50+ in liberal arts, fine arts, science and the humanities with an emphasis on physical and mental well being.
Exploritas
Exploritas is the name for the programs developed and offered by Elderhostel, Inc., Elderhostel`s mission is to empower adults to explore the world’s places, peoples, cultures and ideas.
Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta
The Faculty of Extension serves as a bridge between the community and the University of Alberta. It is poised as a community portal, both to and from the University of Alberta, to lifelong learning activities that encourage and promote leadership, discovery, reflection, communication, and service.
Metro Continuing Education
Edmonton Public Schools Metro Continuing Education offers thousands of adult continuing education classes every year. Access their course calendar through this site.
Minerva Senior Studies Institute
Learning opportunities offered through Grant MacEwan College for 50+ adults.
Routes to Learning Canada
Canada’s first learning travel organization for older adults and provider of Exploritas (Elderhostel) Inc. programs. Learn about cultural, natural, and historical environments—whether across the world or in your own community, through the Routes to Learning programs.
St. Albert Further Education
Offers and promotes diverse and ongoing learning opportunities to enhance the personal growth, development and well being of St. Albert citizens.
Wannalearn.com
Access over 350 different categories of free, online tutorials, guides and instructionally oriented websites through this site. Covers everything from crafts to critical thinking to computer skills. Interested in language learning or whistling. It's all here!
