About HRSDC | Our Offices | Programs & Services | A-Z Index March 14, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LANORAIE, QUEBEC - The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced funding for a project targeted to help 11 youth in the D'Autray regional county municipality. The funding of $256,438 is intended to help the participants to make a successful transition to the workplace. "Through the Ancrage project, participants will have the opportunity to gain work experience and self-confidence while providing useful quality services to the community," said Minister Robillard. "This is why the Government of Canada is proud to provide funding to organizations that help youth build themselves a brighter future." Under the Ancrage project, the Community Futures Development Corporation of D'Autray-Joliette will help 11 youth to develop employability skills and abilities to enable them to enter the labour market, return to school, or start their own business. Project participants will take part in learning sessions, as well as professional and personal growth workshops, to upgrade their employment skills and improve their perception of the work world. The participants will also acquire valuable work experience as they will be required to design and create a pamphlet and interpretive panels dealing with subjects such as history, heritage, and the environment. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada is providing financial assistance for this project through the Skills Link program, a component of the Youth Employment Strategy. The Skills Link program helps youth facing barriers to employment to acquire the skills, knowledge and work experience they need to participate in the job market. The Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy offers three programs: Skills Link, Summer Work Experience and Career Focus. These programs provide flexibility to choose from a range of activities that can be tailored to meet individual needs. The federal government's commitment to improving opportunities for youth is part of an ongoing effort to build a strong, vibrant Canada for the 21st century. The Government's strategy is to create a Canada where meaningful, long-term employment opportunities exist and the work force is trained to meet the requirements of modern businesses. Funding for this project was provided for in the 2004 federal Budget. This project has been reviewed to ensure compliance with the Department's administration of its grant and contribution programs, and is subject to review under the Financial Administration Act. PROJECT SUMMARY Government of Canada funding: $256,438 under the Skills Link program Number of participants: 11 Objective: help the participants to develop employability skills and abilities through workshops and a valuable work experience - 30 - For more information: Media Relations Office Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (819) 994-5559 For more information on programs under the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, call the Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555, or visit our Web site at youth.gc.ca
