Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy

Did you know? Strong numeracy skills are essential for everyday tasks like managing money, following recipes, measuring, and interpreting information.

Building numeracy skills helps adults gain confidence, succeed in the workplace, and navigate daily life with greater independence. Explore the six components of numeracy and learn how literacy programs support these essential skills.

Learn more—and with free adult learning programs in your community!

Canada’s evolving unemployment landscape shows that accessible, community‑based upskilling programs like Get SET are no longer optional—they’re essential for a more just and resilient labour market. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/types-unemployment-canada-causes-economic-impact-current-mohamed-ja9lf/

Unemployment and underemployment in Canada increasingly reflect structural barriers and skill mismatches, especially for youth, newcomers, and adults with lower literacy or digital skills. Automation and AI are reshaping entry‑level work, removing traditional stepping‑stone jobs and demanding new digital and critical thinking capacities.

Get SET programs offer a practical, community‑rooted response by integrating digital literacy, AI awareness, and workplace communication into scaffolded learning pathways. They help adult learners move from being excluded from opportunity to being prepared for a changing economy, while giving employers access to candidates with both technical and human skills.

Types of Unemployment in Canada: Causes, Economic Impact, Current Situation, and the Way Forward Unemployment is a key indicator of a country's economic health. Economists generally classify unemployment into four main types: frictional, structural, cyclical, and seasonal unemployment.

Literacy Council York-Simcoe is looking for a full-time Essential Skills Instructor to join their team and help empower adult learners through literacy, essential skills, and lifelong learning. Please share with your networks or tag someone who might be a great fit!