In Person - Skills Upgrading & Readiness Program

With SURP you can:
- upgrade your skills for employment, apprenticeship or college.
- get ready for high school credits.
- learn new skills to improve your well-being.
In our program, you will work on lessons at your own pace, with the help of a Literacy Practitioner. Lessons are specific to your goals and will build your confidence with
- reading
- writing
- math
- digital technology
- workplace essential skills
After registering, you will complete an assessment to help us understand your strengths and skill gaps. You will work with your Practitioner to build your learning plan.
Our program is available to Ontario residents. We serve adult learners who are at least 19 years old and out of school. All services are free.
Clinton 519.482.1700
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) | 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) | 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
Exeter 519.235.0471
Monday | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | |
Friday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) |
Goderich 519.524.2515
Tuesday | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) | ||
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) | 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
Listowel 519-291-9453
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) | 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
Wingham 519.357.4995
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | |
Wednesday | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | ||
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) | 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
Financial assistance is available to support transportation and childcare costs based on eligibility and funding.
Courtney Brown
Email courtney.brown@ed.amdsb.ca
Phone 519.357.4995 x 2306 or toll free 1.844.470.7877 ext 1
Tess Gibbings
Email constance.gibbings@ed.amdsb.ca
Phone 519.524.2515 ext 2006
Or we can contact you! Click to complete an online application using the Employment Ontario Self Service tool
This Employment Ontario Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement.