July 4, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CORNER BROOK, Newfoundland and Labrador —The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and Minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced funding of $363,300 for two Employment Assistance Services (EAS) projects designed to help 1,900 unemployed individuals in the metropolitan Corner Brook area.
“The Government of Canada is pleased to announce funding that will help participants in Corner Brook become more prepared for the workforce,” said Minister Hearn. “Not only will these projects be beneficial for the hundreds of adults and young people requiring employment and career assistance, but the projects will also help local employers and the local economy.”
People looking for assistance in preparing for, finding and keeping employment in the Corner Brook area may wish to visit the Employment Preparation Centre’s EAS office located at 10 Main Street, Corner Brook. Some of the specific services available include a client needs assessment and a 12-week employability/career exploration program, as well as counselling, job search techniques and labour market information. This project is one of many services funded through Service Canada to help people find jobs.
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