This November AHC had the pleasure of hosting a Celebration of Learning and Integration.
Many community members associated with AHC show admirable dedication to their education and growth with a willingness to embrace new challenges. Whether that means taking one of our many literacy classes and workshops or finding resources to learn new skills and prioritize education. AHC is incredibly proud of those who pursue learning and wanted to take this opportunity to honor and reward achievements of knowledge, skill, and growth by community members while recognizing teachers and supporters that make their journey possible.
Over 500 community members showed up for a night filled with inspiring words on the importance of education and perseverance from David Shepherd, MLA; Debbie Clark, Executive Director of ECALA; and Jennifer Rice, Edmonton City Councillor. Former students of AHC’s literacy programs also shared speeches on the impact learning has had on their day-to-day life. This only complemented the joy and validation of those who have recently completed one of our literacy classes as they were honoured with certificates of completion to mark their achievements. The celebration continued with multicultural entertainment, delicious food, and opportunities to connect with other education-oriented service providers throughout Edmonton.
AHC’s Executive Director, Aftab Khan, and Adult Literacy Program Manager, Yanyu Zhou were also pleased to accept an award from Edmonton City Councillor, Jennifer Rice in honour of the educational work we do and the positive impact it has on newcomers and community members throughout Edmonton and Alberta.
To pursue your own learning journey, learn more about our Adult Literacy and Skills Development Workshops today.
