Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce

Site: Orillia

Service: Literacy and Basic Skills Support Organization

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Record #: BAR1458
Last Modified: 03 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 26 Mar 2025

Memos and Bulletins

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

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-326-1322
E-Mail info@smskillforce.ca
Website https://smskillforce.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkillForceSimcoeMuskoka
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smskillforce/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smskillforce
Primary Contact Shari Menard, Executive Director; Email: shari@smskillforce.ca
Alternate Contact Nancy West, Project Facilitator; Email: nancy@smskillforce.ca

Site Information

Description (Site)

Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce Site Location: Cross street: Andrew St S and Colborne St W
Located In Community Orillia
Address & Map
50 Andrew St S, Unit 203
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 5T7
Intersection Andrew St S and Colborne St W
Mailing Address 50 Andrew St S, Unit 203 
Orillia, ON 
Canada L3V 5T7
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

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
Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Agencies with programs as outlined, or having an interest in literacy issues
  • adults 18 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

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name L4659A ; LBS ; Simcoe Muskoka Literacy Network ; Simcoe Muskoka Skill Force
Former Name MAESD (Nov 2018) ; Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (Nov 2018) ; Simcoe / Muskoka Literacy Network ; Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board and Literacy Network

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Employment Ontario

Taxonomy and Classification

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