In Person - Skills Upgrading & Readiness Program
With SURP (Skills Upgrading and Readiness Program), 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.
Regular Program Hours
Exeter 519-235-0471
Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM(noon) | 1:00 -4:00 PM | CLOSED |
Goderich 519-524-2515
Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM(noon) | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Appointment Only |
Friday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM(noon) | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Appointment Only |
Listowel 519-291-9453
Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM(noon) | 1:00 -4:00 PM | CLOSED |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM(noon) | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | CLOSED |
Wingham 519-357-4995
Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 4:00PM | CLOSED |
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 4:00PM | CLOSED |
Seaforth 519-527-2288
Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | CLOSED |
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Financial assistance is available to support transportation and childcare costs based on eligibility and funding.
Program Advisors
Erin Paakkunainen
Email: [email protected]Phone: 519.524.2515 x 2006
Or we can contact you! 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.