Get SET: Skills Education and Training
A new name that finally reflects what we do! This is an announcement we’ve been waiting for. The Employment Ontario program formerly known as Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) is … Continue Reading
In Person Literacy Service Plan
Join Us for an Inspiring Day of Learning, Laughter, and Connection Last year’s in-person Literacy Service Plan meeting was a day filled with learning, shared stories, laughter, and great conversations. … Continue Reading
Step up and Succeed
The Step Up and Succeed Resource Hub is available to support employers in the skilled trades, their trainers, and their apprentices with a one-stop-shop of existing FREE and low cost resources. Employment Services has access to this Hub, and … Continue Reading
Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World
We Believe We believe that by working together as a community, we can support individuals who want to break the cycle of poverty. We know that by helping people to … Continue Reading
Supporting Better Jobs Ontario Applicants
Now more than ever, LBS plays a critical role in supporting Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) applicants. We help people gain the skills they need for success before they start their two-year … Continue Reading
Skills Review Tool for Job Seekers, Students and Clients
Free/Confidential/Easy to Use/Always Available Are you looking for work? A recent study shows that 49% of Canadians could benefit from upgrading their skills if they want to meet the demands … Continue Reading
Announcing our New Name
Learning Ontario Central South Since 1996 we have been known as Literacy Ontario Central South, LOCS for short. In 2024 we changed our name to Learning Ontario Central South. We … Continue Reading
Skilled Trades Support for Employers – A Free Workshop in Peterborough
Join us to hear tips on expanding your hiring pool, reducing recruitment costs, retaining apprentices, and finding resources and training for your employees. This free workshop for small and medium-sized … Continue Reading
Literacy and Safety
Studies find that training for employees can lead to revenue increases through improved retention and increased productivity. Studies also find that foundational skills training will make it possible for workers … Continue Reading
Let’s Meet in Person!
We are extending an invitation to our partners in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Hastings, Northumberland and Peterborough to join us for a full day Literacy Service Plan (LSP). … Continue Reading
