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The Timely Completion Benefit is designed to help post-secondary graduates by addressing accumulated student loan debt and encouraging the successful completion of studies in a timely manner.

The Timely Completion Benefit is designed to help post-secondary graduates by addressing accumulated student loan debt and encouraging the successful completion of studies in a timely manner.

A series of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the New Brunswick Student Grant for Students from Low-Income Families program.

The New Brunswick Student Grant for Students from Low-Income Families (NB Grant) is a program designed to increase the participation of students from low-income families in post-secondary education by helping to cover unmet financial need.

In this program, adult learners can obtain instruction in English or French. Academic services for grade levels 1 through 9 and GED preparation is accessible in 70 communities throughout the province. Programs are customized for individual learners' needs. The program offers standardized curriculum and testing providing accreditation for further study. Learners who complete GED preparation, go on to challenge the GED exam.

The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour delivers the Canadian GED Online program to adults wishing to prepare for writing the General Education Development (GED) tests. It assesses learners’ academic skills and creates a customized learning plan based upon learners’ current knowledge and affords learners the opportunity to study at their own pace from home or at a location within their community when their schedule permits.

The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour collaborates with 12 Regional Adult Learning Committees to deliver community adult learning services. These committees through Community Adult Learning Centres (CALC) offer academic and e-learning programs and services. CALC Academic Programs are designed to improve literacy levels in the province by bringing literacy training opportunities to adults in their own community.

"The Plenary provides a forum for members of the Aboriginal community, Federal representatives, Provincial representatives, members of the private sector and other JEDI partners to network and share information. It is also an opportunity to review and receive updates on other economic development initiatives that are occurring in the province."