About EDGE Skills Centre

ESL Program:

EDGE ESL is a service provider for adult newcomers who reside in the St. Vital and St. Boniface areas. We provide LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and follow the CLB and PBLA guidelines. Our daytime classes are part-time, Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Our evening classes run twice a week either Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 to 9:30 PM.  Childcare for Newcomer Children is available on-site for the daytime program. We are currently located in Rene Deleurme Centre at 511 St. Anne’s Road, Winnipeg.  For more information, please call 204-255-5390 or email toula@edgeinc.ca. 

Career Program:

EDGE Career is a full-time employment preparation and job skills training program. The program includes essential skills, in-depth assessment, life and employability skills training, employment training, and labour market research. Academic upgrading, specific skills, and on the job training may also be part of this individualized program. Work experience and job placement is included. The one-year, full-time program operates Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Candidates may access short-term vocational training or work experience leading to long-term, sustainable employment. Please call 204-254-1618 ext.302 or email gaurav@edgeinc.ca for more information. 

EDGE Employment Essentials

EDGE Employment Essentials helps permanent residents and refugees with lower-level language skills find employment by helping clients overcome/manage barriers and by matching client’s skills to work opportunities. Services Offered: Self-Discovery, Barriers to Success, Computer Skills and Employment Counselling. Please call 204-254-1618 ext.307 or email eeeinfo@edgeinc.ca for more information. 

Literacy Program:

EDGE Literacy is a registered adult literacy program that provides academic upgrading mainly in the areas of English and Math following the stages of Literacy framework developed by the province of Manitoba.  Classes are available at all 3 stages of Literacy as well as a beginner class (foundation skills).  Classes are held from September to late May each year and we have continuous intake from September through March.  Classes are scheduled Monday – Thursday, both morning and afternoon.  Currently, we are located at Rene Deleurme Centre at 511 St. Anne’s Road. Please call  204-231-3143 or email scott@edgeinc.ca for more information.