Northumberland County

Community Adult Learning Program (CALP)

Various Locations, Northumberland 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.

Miramichi Adult Learning Inc.
NBCC Miramichi, 80 University Ave, Miramichi
506-778-6998
Email
Website: https://miramichiadultlearning.com/

Apprentissage pour adultes Peninsule Inc
C.P. 4252, Succ. B, Tracadie-Sheila
506-393-7393
Email

Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation Aboriginal Headstart

Espenoopetitj First Nation, NB

Headstart programs deliver early literacy and kindergarten readiness programs.

621 Bayview Dr
Burnt Church, N.B., E9G 2A8
506-776-1210

Family and Early Childhood North

Various locations, Miramichi, NB

This is a home-based support and teaching program designed to give children a good start in life. Parents are offered guidance and information on child development and parenting skills. The program is designed to help children optimize their development and become school-ready. An extensive resource library is also available for families. This is a targeted program intended to promote attachment and child development.

78 Henderson St.
Miramichi, NB, E1N 2R7
1-855-778-6532
Email
Website: https://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/other/early-childhood-education-educators

Metepenagiag First Nation Aboriginal Headstart

Metapenagiag First Nation, NB

Headstart programs deliver early literacy and kindergarten readiness programs.

1924 Micmac Rd
Red Bank, N.B., E9E 1B3
506-836-6165
Website: https://www.mcfsnb.ca/en/headstart

Miramichi Boys and Girls Club

Miramichi, NB

Boys and Girls Clubs offer a safe, enriching, and fun place to go when school is out, with programs available and affordable to all children. Boys and Girls Clubs are managed by experienced career professionals trained in youth development. Over 14,000 volunteers nationwide assist club staff in providing positive role models for our young people.

115 Maher St
Miramichi, NB, E1N 4B4
506-778-2444
Email
Website: www.bgcmiramichi.com

Miramichi Literacy Council (Read NB)

Miramichi, NB

Miramichi Literacy Council offers free and confidential one-to-one adult tutoring in literacy, numeracy and life skills. They also partner with local partners to provide Cooking to Learn, the International Literacy Luncheon and other programs in order to bring literacy to more people in our community.

1733 Water Street, Suite 106
Miramichi, NB, E1N 1B2
506-836-7882
Email
Website: https://readmiramichi.ca

Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation Aboriginal Headstart

Eel Ground First Nation, NB

Headstart programs deliver early literacy and kindergarten readiness programs.

55 Church Road
Eel Ground, N.B., E1V 4E6
506-627-4612
Email
Website: https://www.mcfsnb.ca/en/headstart

New Brunswick Public Library Service

Various Locations, Northumberland 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 Northumberland County Libraries:

Carrefour Beausoleil:
300 Beaverbrook Rd.
Miramichi, N.B., E1V 1A1
506-627-4084
Email

Chatham Public Library:
24 King St.
Miramichi, N.B., E1N 2N1
506-773-6274
Email

Doaktown Community-School Library:
430 Main St.
Doaktown, N.B., E9C 1E8
506-365-2018
Email

Newcastle Public Library:
100 Fountain Head Lane
Miramichi, N.B., E1V 4A1
506-623-2450
Email

Rogersville Public Library:
28 Boucher St., Unit 1
Rogersville, N.B., E4Y 1X5
506-775-2102
Email

Upper Miramichi Community Library:
7263 Route 8, Unit 1
New Bandon, Northumberland Co., N.B., E9C 2A7
506-365-2096
Email

Northumberland Family Resource Center

Miramichi, Newcastle, Rogersville, Baie-Sainte-Anne, Blackville, Sunny Corner,
Neguac, Legacyville, and Rivière-du-Portage, NB

Family resource centres provide programs and resources for families with children 0-6 years old, with some providing after-school programming as well. Centres may differ in the services and programs they offer, depending on the needs of their communities.

506-622-5103
Email
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Northumberland-Family-Resource-Centres-Centres-de-Ressources-Familiales-109613230508301/

Talk with Me Anglophone North

Northumberland County, NB

We offer free groups for parents, caregivers, community partners and the public. We give ideas for helping children (age birth to five years) learn about sounds, words, listening, talking and other early literacy skills. Language and literacy begins at birth. Children with stronger early literacy skills are more likely to have better success at school.

78 Henderson St.
Miramichi, NB, E1N 2R7
506-623-6363
Webiste: http://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/other/talk-me

Workplace Essential Skills

Miramichi and surrounding area, 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.

152 Pleasant Street
Miramichi, NB, E1V 1Y1
506-627-4000
Email
Website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.200971.Workplace_Essential_Skills_Program_(WES).html