Georgian College, Owen Sound Campus, Literacy and Basic Skills, Georgian College, Owen Sound Campus

Georgian College

Site: Owen Sound Campus

Service: Literacy and Basic Skills, Georgian College, Owen Sound Campus

Record #: GBA2391

Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 06 Aug 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills.

Helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence.

Specialized services available to Indigenous communities.

Service Details

Hours	In person: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm Phone and email: Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up Ontario residents 18 years and older, with reading, writing and math skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario curriculum. must have facility in English or French
Application	Call or email to arrange interview.
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	1450 8th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 5R4
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-372-3220
E-Mail	acpowensound@georgiancollege.ca
Website	https://www.georgiancollege.ca/acp
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgianCollege YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/georgianvideos
Primary Contact	Tanya Moore, Academic Upgrading Officer; Phone: 545-576-2467; Email: tanya.moore@georgiancollege.ca
Alternate Contact	Patricia Whittington, Director, Access; Phone: 705-220-3237; Email: patricia.whittington@georgiancollege.ca
Mailing Address	1450 8th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 5R4

Agency Overview

About This Agency

Georgian College

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Locations for this Service

1 Location(s) for this Service

Owen Sound Campus

1450 8th St E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 5R4

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