In Person - Skills Upgrading and Readiness Program (SURP)
With SURP (Skills Upgrading and Readiness Program), you can:
In our program, you will work on lessons at your own pace, with the help of a Literacy Practitioner.
- upgrade your skills for employment, apprenticeship or college.
- get ready for high school credits.
- learn new skills to improve your well-being.
Lessons are specific to your goals and will build your confidence with:
- reading
- writing
- math
- digital technology
- workplace essential skills
Our program is available to Ontario residents. We serve adult learners who are at least 18 years old and out of school. All services are free.
Regular Program Hours
Practitioners are available at the following locations:- Exeter (519-524-2515)
- Thursdays 9am - 12pm and 1 - 4pm
- Goderich (519-524-2515)
- Tuesdays 9am - 12 and 1 - 4pm, evening by appointment
- Fridays 9am - 12pm and 1 - 4pm
- Listowel (519-291-9453)
- Tuesdays 9am - 12pm and 1 - 4pm
- Wednesdays 9am - 12pm and 1 - 3pm
- Wingham (519-357-4995)
- Wednesdays 9am - 12pm and 1 - 4pm
- Thursdays 9am - 12pm and 1 - 4pm
- Clinton (519-524-2515)
- Tuesdays 9am - 12pm and 1 - 4pm
- Thursdays 9am - 12pm and 1 - 4pm
Financial assistance is available to support transportation and childcare costs based on eligibility and funding.
Program Advisors
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.