Kent County
Bouctouche First Nation Aboriginal Headstart
Bouctouche First Nation, NB
Headstart programs deliver early literacy and kindergarten readiness programs.
9 Reserve Rd
Bouctouche, NB, E4S 4G2
506-743-2173
Website: https://www.mcfsnb.ca/en/headstart
Elsipogtog First Nation Aboriginal Headstart
Elsipogtog First Nation, NB
Headstart programs deliver early literacy and kindergarten readiness programs.
361 Big Cove RD
Big Cove, N.B., E4W 2S3
506-523-8254
Email
Indian Island First Nation Aboriginal Headstart
Indian Island First Nation, NB
Headstart programs deliver early literacy and kindergarten readiness programs.
61 Island Drive
Indian Island, N.B., E4W 1S9
506-523-4371
Website: https://www.mcfsnb.ca/en/headstart
Kent Family Resource Centre
Richibucto & Bouctouche, NB
Family Resource Centres provide programs, services and resources for families with children 0-6 years old. Centres may differ in the services and programs they offer, depending on the needs of their communities.
9550 Unité rue Main, unité 1
Richibucto, NB, E4W 4E4
506-524-9192
Email
Website: www.kentcrfk.ca
New Brunswick Public Library Service
Various Locations, Kent County, NB
The New Brunswick Public Library Service provides access to books, CDs, DVDs, and online resources including downloadable eBooks and audiobooks. Programs and services include story hour, public lectures, reference services, interlibrary loan and public access workstations. Visit one of the sixty-three libraries or three bookmobiles to learn more. Local Kent County Libraries:
Gérald Leblanc Public Library
84 Irving Blvd., Suite 100
Bouctouche, N.B., E4S 3L4
506-743-7263
Email
Omer-Léger Public Library
4556 Principale St., Suite 100
Saint-Antoine, N.B., E4V 1R3
506-525-4028
Email
Richibucto Public Library
9376 Main St.
Richibucto, N.B., E4W 4C9
506-523-7851
Email
South East Adult Education – Éducation des adultes du Sud-Est
Various Locations, Kent County, NB
CALP Academic Program: Provides free literacy and Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC, formerly the GED) preparation classes for adults (18+) on a continuous entry basis. CALP is accessible in over 100 communities throughout NB and in both official languages.
Digital Literacy Program: Provides introduction of basic digital skills to enable adult learners to participate fully in an increasingly digital society. The Digital Literacy Program is available in both official languages to existing adult learning groups.
506-857-9912
Email
Website: https://education-se.ca/
Workplace Essential Skills
Various Locations, Kent County, NB
Workplace Essential Skills (WES) training is based on the nine essential skills: Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Oral Communication, Document Use, Computer Use, Thinking Skills, Continuous Learning, Working with Others. The WES team is able to assess workplace needs, develop customized training specific to the needs of the workplace and employees, provide training resources, and measure the achievement of training objectives.
North of Richibucto
Regional Coordinator
506-627-6610
South of Richibucto
Regional Coordinator
506-856-2242
Email
Website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.200971.Workplace_Essential_Skills_Program_(WES).html