Georgian College Barrie - Academic & Career Preparation

12/17/2025

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This page will be closed in the new year and combined with our main page.

Please follow Georgian College - Academic & Career Preparation for updates and information on adult upgrading at Georgian College in Barrie, Orillia, Owen Sound and Newmarket.

12/08/2025

This page will be closed in the new year and combined with our main page.

Please follow Georgian College - Academic & Career Preparation for updates and information on adult upgrading at Georgian College in Barrie, Orillia, Owen Sound and Newmarket.

12/06/2025

Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Start by upgrading your skills to boost confidence and meet admission requirements - at no cost!

Take math, computers, science and more with ACP.

12/04/2025

Work at your own pace with instructor support and learn skills to work in a modern office environment. FREE for citizens and permanent residents in Ontario.

Start Intro to Office Admin any time with Academic and Career Preparation

12/02/2025

“Academic upgrading changed my life for the better. It set me up for future skills and taught me about myself and what I was able to accomplish after not being in school for so long. I will always thank my teachers who pushed me and believed in me during that year. I felt so prepared for my program and still use the tools I was taught during upgrading.”

“I hope I can inspire fellow students who think they can’t go to school because of children, family struggles or whatnot. If I can attend full time with three kids and a partner, anyone can do it.”

11/29/2025

Want to join a Human Services program at Georgian College? Take FREE upgrading classes with ACP to meet admission requirements and refresh your skills so you’re ready for success in postsecondary.

11/27/2025

Upgrade for free to build confidence, meet admission requirements and learn key skills for success in a human services program.

Missing your high school diploma? You can get an equivalent certificate with us for entrance to apprenticeships or diploma-level programs!

11/26/2025

"Education is no longer thought of as a preparation for adult life, but as a continuing process of growth and development from birth until death. — Stephen Mitchell

11/22/2025

6 reasons to go to college as an adult:
- You have life experience that you can relate to course materials, to help your and your classmates' understanding
- You set an example for your family and community
- Your choice of programs to study has never been greater
- You’ll have increased earning potential
- You can upgrade for FREE to meet admission requirements
- You can start any time!
Upgrade for college, *at college*, with Academic and Career Preparation.

11/20/2025

Free Intro to Office Admin course. Learn at your own pace and develop skills in Microsoft Office, keyboarding, keeping meeting materials, budgeting with Excel and much more.

11/19/2025

Congratulations again to Nancy Dewar, ACP and Practical Nursing graduate (and formerly Growler on the Owen Sound Campus!) on winning the Council of the Federation Literacy Award. Nancy was presented with the award on the Owen Sound Campus Monday morning.

Today, Nancy attends Question Period at Queen's Park and has lunch with the Premier and her MPP.

11/19/2025

Want to join a diploma program in technology or engineering technology? Upgrade with ACP for FREE. Take communications and math to fulfil admission requirements. Take additional courses like physics to set yourself up for success.

Didn’t get your high school diploma? You can even earn an equivalent credential with us! Get your ACE certificate for entrance into Ontario college programs and apprenticeships.

Many of our courses are continuous intake, so you can start right now!