Upper Grand District School Board
Site: Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education
Service: Literacy and Basic Skills
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: ROP0276 | Last Modified: 26 Feb 2020 | Last Full Update: 16 Nov 2016 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Upper Grand District School Board offers Skills Upgrading Program classes in Drayton, Dundalk, Fergus, Guelph, Mount Forest, Orangeville, Palmerston and Shelburne |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Day and evening class times available |
| Dates | Sep to Jun |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Ontario residents 19 years and older, with reading, writing and math skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum * must have facility in English |
| Application | Call to arrange interview |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Orangeville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Amelia St / College Ave |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Office is accessible * Orangeville classroom is not accessible * Shelburne site is fully accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-938-9447 |
| Fax | 519-942-2353 |
| skillsupgradingprogram@ugconed.ca | |
| Website | www.getcredits.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Skills-Upgrading-Program/577589522333421 |
| Primary Contact | Kerry Halliday, Program Manager; Phone: 226-821-2694; Email: kerry.halliday@ugdsb.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Julie Bodiam, Principal; Phone: Orangeville 519-941-2661 * Guelph 519-836-7280; Email: julie.bodiam@ugdsb.on.ca |