Education

Providing access to education and training opportunities is essential in creating a well-prepared workforce and strong communities. South east Alberta’s schools, college, other education institutions and have a lot to offer newcomers in lifelong learning.

Youngstown is part of the Prairie Land School Division #25 located in Hanna.
Telephone (403) 854-4481 Fax (403) 854-2803.

Youngstown school provides a safe learning environment for students’ grade 1-12. Currently there are 58 students enrolled.
Telephone (403) 779-3822

Youngstown Kindergarten provides a great start for the little ones. The Kindergarten is private and is funded through donations and fundraising. The building is located on school property giving the students a chance to mingle with the other school children.
Telephone (403) 779-3820

For more information about the Kindergarten contact Diane Nelson at (403) 779-2470

Youngstown Municipal Library

Youngstown Library is a member of the Marigold Library System.

The library participates in TRAC (Tri-Regional Area Consortium) allowing members’ access to over a million items. The library offers free Public Access computers.

Preschool children are invited to Storyhour which is held on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 2pm.

The library is located in the Village Office building at 218 Main Street.

Contact Annette at (403) 779-3864

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For more information:

• ALIS (Alberta Learning Information Service) - Information on education, training, financial assistance, grants, bursaries, transfers, on-line student services, and more.
• Alberta Education Curriculum - Excellent information and resources for parents of students; it includes information on school choices, summaries of required curriculum, and “homework” help.
• Alberta Education - Schools - A complete list of schools and school boards.
• Alberta Children's Services - Information and check-lists to help parents find quality child care, plus information and links about child care subsidies, adoption, parent support services, and phone numbers for the Kids Help Line, and the Child Care Help Line for Parents.
• Child Care Subsidy - If you have child care costs for preschool children, you may not be aware that all eligible Albertans may qualify for the Child Care Subsidy Program.  Click on the link to get complete information about the Child Care Subsidy or to try the Estimator.
• The Corporate Education Network (CENetwork) is a comprehensive website that promotes a “one-stop-shop” of training services available to individuals and businesses in Southeast Alberta. Users of the CENetwork can research, compare and register for training courses, events, and facilities, all in one centralized online location. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with Entre-Corp Business Development Centre, Medicine Hat College, Palliser Economic Partnership and Office of Learning Technologies – Human Resources and Social Development.
• Monthly Living Allowance - Information from the Alberta Student Finance Board.
• National Child Benefit (Low Income Families) - This program provides financial and social support to low-income families.

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