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

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 705-725-1011
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

Site Information

Description (Site) Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce Site Location: Cross street: St Vincent St and Bell Farm Rd.
Located In Community Barrie
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 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 8:30 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

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