Tri-County (Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry counties of Ontario) Literacy Council (TCLC) specializes in literacy instruction, based on Essential Skills training. This free training includes: Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) upgrading; General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Preparation; Apprenticeship Preparation; Basic Computer training; and Occupational training for entry-level positions. Training is based on the nine Essential Skills identified.