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Hundreds of livelihoods are at stake as the English as a Second Language program, known as the School of Global Access, at Bow Valley College in Calgary, AB, faces imminent closure.
Over 1,300 ESL students will find themselves without a place to continue learning, while 1,000 newcomers remain on the waitlist. As a result of the closure, over 120 dedicated instructors plus staff will lose their jobs, at a time of economic decline and uncertainty.
The School of Global Access is celebrated across Canada and beyond for its exceptional language training and innovation. Its closure will have far-reaching effects, as decades of impactful work have enriched lives and provided invaluable support to vulnerable communities.
Stand Up for ESL is mobilizing advocacy efforts to hold Bow Valley College accountable to their mandate from the Alberta government to deliver essential ESL education to newcomers to Canada.
Sign the Petition to the Minister of Advanced Education
Join us in making a difference by signing our petition. Help us urge the Minister of Advanced Education, Ms. Rajan Sawhney, to take action to reverse Bow Valley College's decision to close the School of Global Access. Let the government know how vitally important ESL education is in our community.
Contact Your MLA and Minister Sawhney
Make your voice heard! Many emails, letters and calls to MLAs can highlight the urgency of this issue and show how much the community values ESL education. Share your concerns about the closure of the School of Global Access and urge your MLA to take action. Copy Minister Sawhney in your email to double your impact.
Understanding the Context
Learn more about the critical role of LINC programs, the impact of funding decisions on ESL education, and the importance of keeping the School of Global Access open at Bow Valley College.
standupforesl@gmail.com
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