Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce

Site: Barrie

Service: Literacy and Basic Skills Support Organization

Record #: BAR1458
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Nov 2024

Contacts

Public Comments The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board and the Simcoe Muskoka Literacy Network have amalgamated, the combined agency is now called Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce
Office Phone 705-725-1011
E-Mail info@smskillforce.ca
Website https://smskillforce.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkillForceSimcoeMuskoka 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smskillforce/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smskillforce
Primary Contact Shari Menard, Executive Director; Email: shari@smskillforce.ca
Alternate Contact Stephanie Hobbs, Project Facilitator; Email: stephanie@smskillforce.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
18 Alliance Blvd, Unit 22
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 5A5
Intersection St Vincent St and Bell Farm Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) Simcoe/Muskoka Skillforce functions as a Regional Literacy Network and Local Workforce Development Board

Regional Literacy Network is a regional support organization for adult literacy programs
  • professional development, public awareness and community education
  • promotion of action on literacy training for literacy workers
  • literacy community planning
  • information and referral for literacy and basic skills
Print Material Brochure, posters, other publications developed on an on-going basis.

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Agencies with programs as outlined, or having an interest in literacy issues
  • adults 19 years and older who would like information on literacy or basic skills upgrading
Application Call to arrange an interview
Languages English
Fees
  • Other Service or Membership fees possible depending on services provided
  • No fees for Information and Referral

Subjects

Service Categories Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Literacy Issues ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Education/Library Science Occupations ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Literacy Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Literacy Issues