Local youth benefit from meaningful on-the-job experience
News Release
$31,500 from the Government of Canada to create youth employment and help boost tourism in the region
October 2, 2017 – Dorset, ON - Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario - FedNor
The Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society will hire a young graduate with expertise in communications, social media, marketing and tourism to help maximize the economic potential of the museum and the S.S. Bigwin, the organization’s flagship attraction. The one-year internship is made possible through an investment of $31,500 by the Government of Canada.
The funding was announced today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Some of the intern’s responsibilities will include developing a strategic plan, updating existing programing and undertaking activities to promote cultural and eco-tourism, as well as various environmentally sustainable activities and attractions in the area.
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"The Government of Canada is pleased to invest in projects that create real-world job opportunities for talented young Canadians to help them secure long-term, meaningful employment. FedNor’s youth internship initiative is helping young graduates gain the skills they need to build their careers right here in Northern Ontario, while providing employers with access to an energetic and innovative workforce."
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedNor
"This FedNor investment will allow us to welcome a new hire to our team at the Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society. This project is a great opportunity to train our homegrown talent, while helping us to attract new visitors to the area, increase sales and capitalize on the growing demand for cultural and eco-tourism offerings in the region."
- Mathew Gaassenbeek, Board Chair, Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society
Quick Facts
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This investment is being allocated through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, which supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation.
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Since its inception, FedNor has helped provide more than 1,761 young post-secondary graduates with their crucial first job, and assisted countless local organizations and businesses in growing the economy by helping them access a qualified and talented workforce.
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Contacts
Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957
barclay.babcock@canada.ca
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