Hinton Employment & Learning Place

🍢 What an incredible evening of cooking, learning and connection!

Our BBQ Skewers class with Chef Marcel of The Gourmet Kettle was a hit! Participants learned all the basics; from preparing and seasoning ingredients to creating delicious skewers! And the best part was sharing good food, laughter and conversation together.

A heartfelt thank you to Chef Marcel for sharing his time, talent and passion with our learners! We are also so grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so special. This is what community learning is all about!

🇲🇽 Next class: Aztec Pie

📅 September 25
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
💲 Only $5

Call 780-865-1686 or email [email protected] to register. We would love to cook and learn with you!

📚 September is almost here, and HELP has a full month of courses, services and supports available!

💻 FREE Google Workspace micro-credentials:

• Google Workspace Essentials — September 11
• Google Sheets for Work — September 18
• Google Sheets for Job Search & Personal Budgeting — September 25
⏰ All sessions run from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

🎨 Lighthouse Watercolour Class
September 21 | 12:00–4:00 p.m. | $40

🌶️ Aztec Pie with Chef Marcel
September 25 | 6:00 p.m. | $5

☕ Coffee + Computers with Karl resumes on Fridays from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Bring your computer, phone or tech questions—no appointment required!

HELP also offers:

• Foundational learning and Pre-CAEC preparation
• English language learning
• Basic computer training
• Employment and workplace training programs
• Job Seekers Meetings every Wednesday
• Settlement and FASD support services
• Freddy’s Day Space and Homeless Resource Room
• Proctoring and invigilation services
• Access to computers for online training and workplace courses

Bursaries are available for individuals experiencing financial barriers.

📞 Call 780-865-1686
📧 Email [email protected]
📍 Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

There is something for everyone at HELP—whether you want to build your skills, find employment, prepare for the CAEC, explore your creativity or connect with support. Reach out today! 💙

Please note we are closed tomorrow, August 25,2026 for staff development day. Regular office hours will resume August 26.

🇲🇽 Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Chef Marcel! 🇲🇽

Join Chef Marcel of The Gourmet Kettle for a delicious evening of food, culture and community as he prepares Aztec Pie!

Aztec Pie is a flavourful Mexican dish similar to lasagna; but instead of pasta, it is layered with tortillas and other delicious ingredients. Come learn how it is made and enjoy a taste for yourself!

🗓 September 25
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
💲 Only $5 per person
📍 Hinton Employment & Learning Place

Space is limited, so register early!

📨[email protected]
📞 780-856-1686

🎉 Financial Literacy Basics 2026 is a wrap! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s series. We were thrilled to welcome 18 learners in total!

Throughout the program, participants developed practical skills in budgeting, managing debt, banking, saving, building emergency funds, smart spending, recognizing fraud and scams, and creating healthier financial habits. These are valuable tools that can support greater confidence, independence, and financial wellness.

A huge thank-you to Alberta Investment Management Corporation for once again sponsoring this important series and helping us offer accessible financial education in our community.

We are also incredibly grateful to our knowledgeable and engaging presenters; Toyin Fannie Sharman, Daniel Kim, and Steph Brown! Thank you for sharing your expertise, answering questions, and creating a welcoming environment where everyone could learn and grow.

Congratulations to all our participants; we hope you leave the series feeling informed, empowered, and ready to put your new skills into action! 💪🏽💚💲

💙Join us for Circle of Security on September 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Grande Cache Community Learning & Employment Resource Centre located at 1613 Acorn Plaza in Grande Cache.

Circle of Security is an evidence-based parenting program that helps caregivers better understand their children’s emotional needs, strengthen connection, and respond with confidence during challenging moments. Participants will explore how to create a secure foundation where children feel safe, supported, and understood.

This full-day class is FREE and includes:

* Breakfast, lunch & refreshments
* Wellness-focused door prizes
* Practical tools for building stronger family relationships
* A welcoming and supportive learning environment

Spots are limited! Email [email protected] to save your spot.

Thank you to the Rural Mental Health Network for providing the generous support for this project entitled Peaks of Strength!

Hinton Community- WE Need Your HELP!!

Our community is facing a growing need for safe shelter, support, and meaningful pathways forward for people experiencing homelessness or increasingly at risk of becoming homeless.

We URGENTLY need to secure a permanent location for an overnight shelter and daytime support services in Hinton. but we cannot do this alone..

We need businesses, organizations, community members, and community leaders to help make this vision a reality.

This is our community. This is our opportunity to make a difference.

Together, we can HELP Hinton move from crisis to stability, from homelessness to housing, and from surviving to thriving.

Homelessness does not discriminate, and it can happen to anyone, in any situation.

🚑 Congratulations to Hinton Employment & Learning Place's newest cohort of Intermediate First Aiders!

Thank you to each participant for taking the time to learn lifesaving skills that can make a real difference during an emergency. We also extend a huge thank you to Nurse Margo for sharing her knowledge, experience, and expertise!

Our next Intermediate First Aid course is scheduled for:

🗓 October 3 & 4
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
📍 Hinton Employment & Learning Place
💲 Cost: $50 (bursaries are available)

To register, call 780-865-1686 or email [email protected]

Congratulations!✋️ if your name is LOUIS T. And you were at the Wrong Par Tee golf tourney on Saturday and you entered for a draw for our hoodie, and the last 4 digits of your cell are 5329, ( whew!! Thats a long one!) YOU WON THE DRAW!!! Please connect with us to come and claim your prize!!

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