Academic Upskilling (AU) provides adults with support to improve their reading, writing, numeracy, communications, and digital technology skills. Participants learn in small class sizes with fellow students who are preparing to pursue the goal paths of : post-secondary education, apprenticeship, employment, or independence. 

The program is learner-centered and tailored to individuals’ learning needs. Learners engage in a mix of live instruction, independent learning, group work, webinar sessions, and one-on-one academic mentorship. It is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development.

This program might be good for you if you:

• want to improve your reading, writing, math, computer and other basic skills
• did not finish high school and want to prepare for transitioning to Post-Secondary
• want to develop skills for employability opportunities, including apprenticeship
• want to develop skills to enhance personal confidence and civic engagement with your community

If you are only interested in growing your digital skills, consider taking only the Digital Foundations (DF) component of the course, every Tuesday during the course duration. This component covers topics such as web browsers, social media, search engines, Microsoft Office tools, video conferencing and more.

Cost: Free

Requirement: Due to the Ministry policy, we require a social insurance number (SIN) for all registrations with the exception of refugee claimants.

Location: Hybrid – in-person and online using CL&D’s learning management system

Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday through Wednesday (Digital Foundations only runs Tuesday, 10:00am to 1:00pm)

Length: 6 months or longer

Next Start Date: September 14th, 2026

Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Apply today to secure your spot!

Eligibility: A resident of Ontario and at least 18 years old. Further eligibility will be determined when applying.

How to Apply

To apply for Academic Upskilling or Digital Foundations – CLICK HERE

Contact Us

For general inquiries or to learn more about participating in this program please contact us at:

Email: info@tccld.org

Phone: 647-493-2462 | press option 1 for Program & Registration