Use the Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) program to develop reading, writing, math, computer and other skills to get further education, apprenticeship training and employment.

The Ontario Get SET (Skills, Education and Training), formerly Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS), program helps adults in Ontario to develop and apply communication, numeracy, interpersonal and digital skills to achieve their goals. The Get SET program serves learners who have goals to successfully transition to employment, post-secondary, apprenticeship, secondary school, and increased independence. The program includes learners who may have a range of barriers to learning.

Characteristics of Programs

• free and confidential service
• adult learning environment with flexible hours
• full academic assessments and referral to appropriate program
• individualized learning plan based on your needs; learn at your own pace
• practical application of skills, focused on individual goals
• variety of learning formats including one-to-one, small group, classroom with individual attention, on-line distance learning
• upgrading job-related skills, including apprenticeship math, digital technology
• preparation for attaining high school diploma or equivalency, or post-secondary programs
• referrals to Employment Services, Apprenticeship Training and Community Service Providers

The agencies work together to provide a full range of services, from basic skills review to college and apprenticeship preparatory courses. Programming also includes a strong component of Skills for Success training for the workforce, apprenticeship and employment preparation, as well as greater personal independence.

Barrie

Barrie Literacy Council
80 Bradford Street, Unit #244
Barrie, ON, L4N 6S7
(705) 728-7323

The Learning Centres – Barrie
Bayfield Mall
320 Bayfield Street
Barrie, ON, L4M 3C1
(705) 725-8360

La Clé
2 Marcellus Dr., Unit 5
Barrie, ON L4N 0Y4
(705) 725-9755

Georgian College – Barrie Campus
One Georgian Drive
Barrie, ON, L4M 3X9
(705) 728-1968 ext: 1611

Collège Boréal
136, rue Bayfield, bureau 100-110
Barrie ON L4M 3B1
(705) 737-9088

South Simcoe

Next Step Literacy
16 Victoria St. East,
Alliston, ON L9R 1T4
(705) 435-5624

The Learning Centres – Alliston
46 Wellington St. West,
Alliston, ON, L9R 2B8
(705) 435-7778

Orillia

Orillia & District Literacy Council
99 Peter St. North,
Orillia, ON L3V 4Z3
(705) 327-1253

The Learning Centres – Orillia
575 West Street South,
Unit # 14-18
Orillia, ON, L3V 7N6
(705) 325-9279

Georgian College – Orillia Campus
825 Memorial Avenue
Orillia, ON, L3V 6S2
(705) 325-2740

North Simcoe

Gateway Centre for Learning
488 Dominion Ave.,
Midland, ON LR4 1P6
(705) 527-1522

The Learning Centres – North Simcoe
51 Dunlop St.
Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1J3
(705) 549-4831

Georgian College – Midland Campus
649 Prospect Blvd.
Midland, ON L4R 4K6
(705) 526-3666

La Clé
2, rue Poynz C.P. 105 (bureau 7)
Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1M2
(705) 549-5227

Muskoka

Literacy Society of South Muskoka
690-2 Muskoka Road South
Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1K2
(705) 687-9323

YMCA Learning Services
60 King William Street,
Huntsville, ON P1H 1G3
(705) 789-1850

(also offer programs in Bracebridge and Gravenhurst)

Georgian College – Muskoka Campus
111 Wellington Street,
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1E2