Organization: Literacy Council York-Simcoe - Newmarket - Skills Upgrading Centre
Phone Numbers: 905-853-6279
Email: info@skillsupgrading.ca
Website: www.skillsupgrading.ca
Address:
1091 Gorham St Unit 109
Newmarket, ON
L3Y 8X7
Location: Cross street: Leslie St and Gorham St
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:
  • Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
  • July-August: Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm
  • appointments required for in-person services, evenings by appointment only

Public Contacts: Trisha Patrick - Executive Director


Service Description: Customized training to assist adults to improve employment prospects, prepare for higher education such as Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) high school equivalency preparation, apprenticeship, secondary school credit, and post-secondary school education
  • Get SET (Skills, Education, Training) - see separate entry
  • basic and intermediate computer training in Windows and MS office
  • employability soft skills and employment-specific workshops
  • additional training oppurtunities availa


Services and Programs:
  • Literacy Council York-Simcoe

  • Fees: None
    Application: Caries by program
    Call or email to arrange registration, complete online pre-registration form, assessment may be required
    Eligibility / Target Population: Residents of York Simcoe 19 years and older with an aptitude in English
    Languages: English
    Area Served: North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, South Simcoe, York Region
    See Also: Adult Literacy and Basic Skills
    Employment Assistance
    Last Updated: 1/13/2026
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=190037

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