Adult Learning in Peace River: What 131 Learners Taught Us This Year

Some walked in unsure.

Some felt embarrassed.

Some hadn’t picked up a book in decades.

But they came anyway.

And that changes everything.

Between September and June, 131 adults in Peace River said yes to learning.

Not because it was easy, but because they knew they couldn’t keep standing still.

These small steps added up to something bigger.

A powerful picture of what adult learning in Peace River can really look like.

They showed up.

They asked questions.

They kept going, even when it was hard.

💡 The Numbers (and What They Really Mean)

Behind every stat is a story.

But the stats still speak loudly:

• 131 adult learners

• 288 hours of English language instruction

• 345 hours of one-on-one tutoring in math, reading, writing, and digital skills

• 51 learners built their English skills in group classes

• 34 learners received personalized tutoring

• 23 learners practiced literacy through Class 7 Driver Training

• 48 adult learners gained confidence through “learning by doing” in programs like PAL, Rhymes that Bind, and Storytelling

• Over 1,200 total instructional hours delivered across all programs

These learners ranged from age 18 to over 70.

More than half were newcomers or refugees.

Many had never been praised for learning before.

And yet they came. They tried. They grew.

📌 Why It Matters

When adults gain confidence in learning, everything else begins to open up:

• Jobs

• Communication

• Independence

• Hope

Learning doesn’t just teach facts — it restores dignity.

And that can ripple through families, neighbourhoods, and whole communities.

🤯 The One Stat That Surprised Us

We knew our reach was growing — but this one made us stop:

Our learners ranged from 18 years old… to over 70.

That means seniors in our community are showing up to learn alongside newcomers, parents, and young adults.

They’re learning to use computers. To read forms. To understand tech their families use every day.

That’s the kind of courage you don’t see on a résumé.

🙌 The Journey Isn’t Over for Adult Learning in Peace River

Every learner who came through our door this year reminds us:

There’s no such thing as “too late.”

If you know someone who’s ready to take a first step, encourage them.

If you are ready, reach out.

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Because one adult learner doesn’t just change their own story —

they change ours, too.